Monthly Archives: September 2012

May I Borrow Your Daughter?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Pam Brown

I’ve just learned that tomorrow, October 1 is national Take Your Daughter Running Day. Why didn’t I know this sooner? Well, it probably has something to do with the fact that I don’t have a daughter…or a son. And my … Continue reading →

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How About Some Crotch With That Workout?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Pam Brown

Tuesday morning was a rainy one. I don’t run in the rain unless it’s for a race that cost me a big bunch of money. I had to run on the treadmill. I hate treadmills and my mood was less … Continue reading →

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An Ironic Date

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Pam Brown

Today marks the one year anniversary of my unsuccessful marathon attempt. In short, I made it to Mile 21 of the Air Force Marathon when the race officials swept the course. It was a sad day for me. Today also … Continue reading →

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The Only Bad Workout…

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Pam Brown

Today marked the final day of the six-week “pre-marathon-training” plan. I’d planned to run the prescribed five miler first thing this morning. But we had an unexpected family thing  that necessitated a pre-sunrise trip to the emergency room (all is … Continue reading →

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Pam Brown

Beth over at Shut Up and Run was recently “tagged” by another running blogger. To be tagged means you are called out on someone’s blog and asked to answer a list of questions. Rather than tagging others do to the … Continue reading →

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By The Hardest

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Pam Brown

On Saturday I completed Week 5 of the six-week marathon pre-training schedule. I have to say, I’ve had better days. I like to run first thing in the morning. Rain was forecasted and I awoke to some ominous looking clouds. … Continue reading →

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Operation Decaffeination

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Pam Brown

It took weeks. No, it took months. But I did it. I switched to decaf. Those who know me well can appreciate what a Herculean feat this was. I LOVE coffee. I love its taste and smell. I love to … Continue reading →

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Mind Games

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Pam Brown

During yesterday’s run I was met coming and going by packs of school kids. I don’t know if they were participating in an early morning fitness program or if they were training for the cross country team. Adults with stop … Continue reading →

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