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Ridiculously obvious observation for the week: A half marathon is much, much easier than a full.And while that statement might seem silly because, well, duh. It is also interesting as a ... READ MORE

Three Years, Seven Strollers

I cannot imagine my life without our jogging stroller.In some ways, it is hard to believe I came this far in my blog without ever addressing what jogger I use. Because without my jogger, I ... READ MORE

My Most Memorable Runs

I was reading my latest issue of Runner’s World today while my children screamed, threw cars/crayons at the barking dog and tried to slam one another’s fingers in the door. Since I am a ... READ MORE

Gearhead

I have always been a little bit of a running gear snob, although probably not in the way one might think.It is not that I looked at people and judged them for their lack of expensive, ... READ MORE

What Keeps You Running?

The other day I was glancing back through my Facebook photos when I happened upon the first album I created after my son was born. Since one of the gifts those sleepless nights give us is a ... READ MORE

Sex and the Running Girl

In one of my favorite recent pieces on running, Tara Parker-Pope explore the idea that running is the best time for R-rated conversations.Indeed.I have told running partners things I would ... READ MORE

Run Fast or Go Home?

Last week, The New York Times ran a piece that has raised the ire of hundreds of runners across the country.In it, the writer, Juliet Macur, explores the notion that slower runners—or ... READ MORE

Running During Pregnancy

I had numerous goals during my first pregnancy. Eat a healthy, varied diet. Drink plenty of water. Forgo my daily Diet Coke. And avoid tripping while trail running. Seriously. I worried a lot ... READ MORE

Running In Skirts

I was never a cheerleader, but I did spend the great majority of my childhood in middle America where the jocks and cute chicks with the short skirts reigned supreme.It was hard on Fridays ... READ MORE

Ready or Not—The Taper

I am now officially tapering. My last long run before the marathon (not counting the 13-miler I have this weekend) was yesterday. My partner came all 20 miles with me, thank goodness. We ... READ MORE