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Virtual Cupcake Classic

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Elle

This evening I participated in a virtual 5K called the Cupcake Classic. It was organized by Run with Jess, a great running blog. I decided to walk mine with a friend (although we did end up doing about one mile’s … Continue reading →

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Beachside Half Marathon race recap

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Elle

This was my first half marathon, on October 13, 2012. I finished and I am now a half-marathoner! But the race experience was disappointing and I wish I hadn’t chosen this race as my first half. When I first arrived … Continue reading →

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Tower of Terror 10-miler recap

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Elle

I have been a little sick the past few days, so I’m writing this recap later than anticipated. I ran Disney’s Tower of Terror 10-miler the evening of September 29, 2012. That morning, I ran the Happy Haunted 5K Trail … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Happy Haunted 5K Trail Run

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Elle

I had a great time this past weekend at Disney World participating in the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-miler Weekend. I have a lot to tell you all about, but I’ll start with the Happy Haunted 5K Trail Run. … Continue reading →

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half a mile

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Elle

Last night I reached a new milestone during speedwork class. I ran a quarter of a mile without any walk breaks, took a one-minute break, then I ran a half mile without any walk breaks. Half a mile. No walk … Continue reading →

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it was all started by a mouse

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Elle

For those of you who don’t know, runDisney holds races at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. I love all things Disney. The House of Mouse is my favorite place to be, and it’s my favorite place to run. Disney has … Continue reading →

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runnerversary

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Elle

Today is my 6-month runnerversary! My life has completely changed since March 5, 2012. When I changed from a sedentary lifestyle and began running, I took it fairly seriously. I recognized that to be the best I could it had … Continue reading →

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I was mistaken.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Elle

Yesterday I made a running mistake. After distance training all summer, I wanted to beat my 5K PR time. I achieved that PR in April, on a cool(ish), cloudy, almost-raining morning. Yesterday’s 5K race was in September (obviously), and it … Continue reading →

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Speedwork.

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Elle

I’m still relatively new to running, but I have always wanted to improve my slow pace. The way to do this, I’m told, is through speedwork. I’ve heard it isn’t fun, but it’s worth it. If you’re unfamiliar with speedwork, … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Plans

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Elle

This morning I decided to sign up for a race on Labor Day. Here’s the tshirt design: I can’t wait!

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