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The Last 20 and then some

This morning was my last long run of 20 miles, and then some. It was 21.27 to be exact, about a mile short of what I had intended. When I neared home, I figured my time was pretty good for a training run, plus the wind had picked up a little, as well as the rain was beginning to fall. All reasons for me to end on a good note right at 21 1/4. This last long run was intended to accomplish a four things. Run this last 20 at a faster pace than I had run any of my [...]

By Joanne|2012-03-24T14:15:34-04:00March 24, 2012|Running|1 Comment

Heart Run 30K 2012

The weather forecast wasn’t encouraging for a good run on Saturday. America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk event for 2012 pulls in a lot of walkers and runners from all over. There is a 30K run, 10 mile run, 5 mile run, 3 mile run, a 5 mile walk and a 3 mile walk. We all wanted the day to be sunny and warm however, in New York state chances were slim. The forecast said rain to light rain with 17 to 22 mph head winds. Much the same as last Saturday’s forecast. I was beginning to think, for what [...]