Raising Runners, Part 2

by Denise // 10 March, 2011 // Comments off

When Suncoast Running offered a children’s running class, I enrolled the girls. Over 6 weeks, Coach Lynn would teach the kids how to run a mile by demonstrating how to pace and the difference between a fast pace and an... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Races, Pounds and Pounding Down the Pancakes

by Denise // 8 March, 2011 // Comments off

Today is Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday, and my family celebrates the occasion by eating stacks of pancakes all day long. For years now, I’ve visited the girls’ classes to cook pancakes and afterwards,... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Races and 40 Miles

by Denise // 1 March, 2011 // Comments off

One night while we were hanging out with our friends John and Erika, I mentioned that I would be running 3 half marathons before my 40th birthday. John was quick to point out that the three do not quite equal... Continue reading →

Gasparilla Half Marathon Recap

by Denise // 28 February, 2011 // Comments off

The start of the race was pretty warm (close to 60 degrees), but the energy and excitement of all the runners made the event even hotter. Perhaps I’ve been out the half marathon loop for awhile but I don’t remember... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Running, Blubber, Camel Toes and Clothes

by Denise // 22 February, 2011 // Comments off

It’s Tuesday and time for some random running thoughts. Time escaped me last week and I forgot to prattle on in a post about my running but there’s plenty to fill you in, if you like that sort of thing.... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Some Pricks, a Strong Wind and the Runs

by Denise // 8 February, 2011 // Comments off

For me, running has always melted the pounds away, but I honestly I had no earthly idea that it would melt so quickly in such a short amount of time. I realize that most diet plans recommend only losing 1-2... Continue reading →

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