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Tour de Cure 2012 Brigham City and Road Respect Tour
Saturday I completed my alternate goal for the spring, the Tour de Cure bicycling ride that benefits the American Diabetes Association. I signed up for it early in the spring when it became apparent...
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A Hike With the Family to the Top of the Mountain
Last weekend my family went on a hike. We originally had bigger plans than just a hike. We planned to sleep overnight on the top of our mountain with no sleeping bags, build our own shelter, family...
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A visit with Julia
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with things that you want to talk or write about that eventually you end up not doing any of it? That's how I've felt lately. There are lots of fun things that have...
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A break from the monotony at the City of Rocks
Every summer I hit a point where I just can't take the heat anymore and I start counting down the days until fall. I start to hibernate inside my house after a certain point in the morning and don't...
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More new trails!
I've been introduced to some new trails. And I love them. And they are only 10 minutes away. They are beautiful. You may not find me on the roads again any time soon. And it's all thanks to my...
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Adventures in Trail Running
I feel like this has been the summer of trail adventures for me. Which has been a wonderful change from my typical routine. I haven't been obsessed with times and races. I've really just been...
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Top of Utah Half Marathon 2012 Race Recap
I only pay for 2 or 3 big races a year. With my family situation right now, I have a hard time justifying anymore time or distance or moula. Someday that might change, but probably not anytime soon....
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Grand Teton 50k 2012 Race Report
I sat at my computer staring at the screen. There was a choice to be made. Marathon or 50K. I chose the 50K. Then I redid it and chose the marathon. I changed it again. I sat and fretted....
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Zensah Compression Socks Review
Recovery. That's what this week was all about. I already told you about my ice bath and then Epson salt bath. I foam rolled and used the stick to massage my sore muscles in the car on the way home....
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A 14 mile trail run in Millcreek canyon
For a couple of months now my brother has been trying to get me to run down in Salt Lake with him up Millcreek canyon. It has been such a busy summer that I couldn't do it until last weekend. And I'm...
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The most important life lessons- Embracing the Suck yet again
Sometimes life gets in the way of regular posting and reading. And I realize that it's o.k. But every time I have sat down to write something it just seems trivial and unimportant. While I try to...
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Time for some fun on the trails, winning a 5K, and an upcoming color run
After all the long trail runs this summer, which I have LOVED, I have been feeling a little burned out on running long. So my runs lately have been shorter. The intensity is still there, but I just...
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Fall running
Fall is such a great time to get outside and run. The mornings and evenings are cool and crisp and the days still sunny and warm. Autumn is my favorite season for so many reasons.I love the sound of...
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Color Vibe Ogden 2012
Sometimes you just gotta let loose, get together with some good friends, and have fun! That was the whole point of this run for me. I really wasn't sure what to expect going into a The Color Vibe...
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Sharing what we love with those we love
I was reading in Kristen Armstrong's book "Mile Markers" this morning. It became one of my favorite books after just reading the first chapter. In fact I'm reading it slowly. Savoring each chapter....
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Roo Sport (The Perfect Runner's Pocket) Review and Giveaway
If you've been running for a while, I would bet that you have gadgets. Whether it's a GPS watch or non cotton shirts or running tights or compression gear, I would bet that you have invested money...
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A Change in the Seasons of Weather and Life
If you haven't already entered the Roo Sport giveaway...check it out here!I always like a cold snap and even a little snow in October. It is a gentle reminder that the sunny, bright days of fall are...
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Winner of Roo Sport Giveaway!
Random Integer GeneratorRandom Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:25Timestamp: 2012-10-29 14:11:16 UTCCongratulation to Penny at Pink Hat Runner! You are the winner of the Roo Sport! Get...
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Syracuse Harvest Half 2012
Heather and I decided sometime during the week that we would run a half marathon that is not too far away from home. I haven't run long for over 6 weeks and I was starting to really crave it. It was...
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I hate unhappy endings
Alternate titles: Life sucks, Not again, Clumsy Idiot, Hidden Dangers Under Leaves, Trail Running is Dangerous...I'm the kind of girl that likes a happy ending. Especially in movies. If you can't...
View ArticleThe Case Against Ice-Why Inflammation Can Be Good
Let me begin by stating the fact that I am not a physician or have any sort of medical training whatsoever. This post is purely my opinion based on careful thought and observation. Now that we have...
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What I've learned while being injured
Tis better to have run and gotten injured than to have never run at all. When people ask about my most recent accidental injury, my ankle sprain, and I tell them that I did it on a trail, most people...
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Saying good bye
There are moments when your life changes without notice and you are forever changed. There are times when your life is going to change, you have the foresight, and you can plan for these changes....
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Vi Endurance Gel Giveaway
Let's talk about gels, shall we?I am really picky about how I fuel while running. I've just had too many bad experiences with nausea, throwing up, and worse. My stomach doesn't do well with most...
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Winners of Vi Endurance and a winter trail run
First: the winners of the Vi Endurance gels: RunKatie, Susette, and Jeff Gallup! E-mail me your addresses and I'll get the info to Vi Endurance! Congrats! You will love them. I got to go to Salt...
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