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Author Archives: kristamyer
Illinois Marathon/Half Marathon 4.26.14
This race is always well directed, with a great, flat course and awesome community support. The race start is near Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center (formerly Assembly Hall), and ends on the 50 yard line of Memorial Stadium in … Continue reading
Yoga Runs
Coined by a friend of mine on a Facebook post – Yoga Runs – I wish I’d thought of it! I’ve been incorporating a regular weekly advanced yoga practice into my exercise routine, and as a cross-train to my running schedule. … Continue reading
Central Illinois Fun Run
I grew up amongst the corn and soybean fields of Central Illinois, and this past Sunday included a 10-mile fun run around Lake Mattoon, just outside of Neoga, IL, which is about 12 miles from my childhood home in Mattoon. Ten miles … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Runs, Illinois Marathon & Half Marathon, Running Musings, Training Runs
Tagged Illinois Marathon, Training, Yoga
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Central Park in Winter and Other Musings
Two weeks ago, I treated myself to a birthday run through Central Park. I’d been looking forward to it, and even though I’d had one too many celebratory, happy-birthday-to-me drinks that weekend, I headed out. Central Park in winter, is, well…. ugly. I … Continue reading
Boston Marathon Volunteer 2014 – Denied
On December 9, 2013, I applied to volunteer at the 2014 Boston Marathon. I do crazy things. I didn’t think I would get accepted, and I was correct. But I really wanted to try. I received a “thank you for … Continue reading
Posted in Running Musings
Tagged Boston Marathon
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Consistency and Commitment
My friend Molly has posted these words to Facebook a couple times recently. It’s exactly what I’ve been thinking. This was my first full week in full-on training mode. In the scheme of things, it wasn’t much, 16.5 miles, but I’m … Continue reading
Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic 5k/10k 2.1.14
This is the fourth year in a row that we’ve done the Charleston Mid-Winter Classic in early February. Hosted by Charleston Parks and Rec, this race is held in my undergrad college town, Charleston, Il. (The 5k course goes past … Continue reading
Two Weeks (Almost?) of Rest
I was going to say that yesterday marked two full weeks of rest after my rib injury. But then I remembered the NYE 5k badassery/stupidity. Oh yeah. So two FULL weeks isn’t until Tuesday, but I’ve been a really good … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon
Tagged NYC Marathon, Running Injuries, Running Resolutions, X-Train
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That Time, When I Ran a 5k With a Cracked Rib
As it turns out……. OMG. WTF. SMH. LOL. Yup, left 4th rib = cracked. FRACTURED. This I find out on the day I received my NYC Marathon training tech shirt. Rather than freaking the F out, I’m thinking I’m pretty BADASS … Continue reading
Eve Fest 5k, Columbia MO 12.31.13
A warm spell – nearly 40 degrees – and relatively sunny skies greeted us for this New Year’s Eve 5k. Held each NYE, at 4 p.m. outside Cycle Extreme in downtown CoMo, this 5k takes us through a part of … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Runs, Races, Winter Running
Tagged New Year's Eve, Running Injuries, Running Resolutions
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