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Run or Not to Run and Bouchon TKOs

Do what I say not what I do… right?! Why is it that most of us are just not that good at coaching ourselves? Could it be that we under estimate our aches and pains? Maybe we think we are invincible: never been injured, never will be. I’m not sure but I do know that when I have some pain, I ignore it. Shame on me. Here is my excuse which Ted pretty much nailed the other morning when he said…”When I hurt myself I know it. I can’t run. When you get hurt, it’s never that clear cut.” [...]

By Joanne|2014-03-28T15:38:30-04:00March 28, 2014|cookies|7 Comments

Every day is different and Oreo Cookie Cake

Funny thing about running so much: just when you think you know how your legs are going to react, they throw you for a loop. Since Ted has another even this Sunday, I planned my long run on Friday. Instead of running 75 minutes Thursday, 80 minutes Friday, and a long run on Saturday, I decided to change it up a bit. I ran 90 minutes Thursday, 20 miles Friday, and 80 minutes Saturday. I really thought after a 20 miler, Saturday’s run would be slow and troublesome due to tired legs. Here’s the loop: my legs felt more energetic [...]