A Firecracker on the Fourth

by Denise // 6 July, 2009 // Comments off

At last year’s Lutz Independence Day 5K Run, I cramped terribly within the first mile, which I believed to be a result of starting off way too fast (7 mm) and perhaps being too hydrated. Since last year’s race,... Continue reading →

A Frogalypse

by Denise // 2 July, 2009 // Comments off

With the torrential downpours and thunderstorms over the past couple of days, I haven’t run since Tuesday. When no rain clouds appeared this morning, I ran out the door for a 4 mile run. Today’s run was gross. Let... Continue reading →

Pushing the Limits Push-up Challenge

by Denise // 30 June, 2009 // Comments off

As I push closer to forty, I worry if my arms tell my true age. Do my saggy arms greet others before I actually wave hello? Well, it’s time to say GOOD RIDDANCE to jelly arms! In our... Continue reading →

Life’s a Beach

by Denise // 26 June, 2009 // Comments off

Looking forward to a sunrise run along the beach, I laid all my running gear out the night before to prepare for my early morning run. Then, a storm rolled through Clearwater early this morning, which dampened any desire for a sunrise... Continue reading →

Waisting Away Again in Margaritaville

by Denise // 25 June, 2009 // Comments off

My bags are packed and I’m ready for the beach. I’ve got a towel, sunblock, my cute little sundresses and my very teeny bikini. For me, long days spent on the beach brings lots of beer drinking, which leads... Continue reading →

Horse Fly Horror

by Denise // 20 June, 2009 // Comments off

When Tiffany and I met with the Striders again on Saturday, we planned to run 8 miles on the trail (4 out and 4 back). Tiffany roped another running friend, who also wanted to run 8 miles, to join the... Continue reading →

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