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New Running Goals
For the longest time my biggest running goal was running a marathon. I wanted to prove to myself that I could go through the training and conquer the ridiculous task of running 26.2 miles. I told myself that it didn’t matter how long it took me to do it, but I wanted to cross that finish [...]
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The Ultimate Marathon Spectators Guide
The only thing more fun than running the Chicago Marathon may be spectating the Chicago Marathon. In fact, some (like my husband) may argue that spectating is even more fun because it doesn’t involve doing something ridiculous…. like actually running 26.2 miles. My husband, my best friend, and her husband were basically the most successful [...]
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Goodbye Summer–Summertime Running Playlist
Fall officially starts tomorrow, which feels a little bittersweet to me. I find something magical about spring and summer. I adore the first daffodils blooming in April and the rebirth feeling of Easter. I always feel the rush of the season when festivals and tailgate markets start and when people seem to come out of [...]
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20 Mile Run – Chicago Marathon Here I Come!
When I signed up for the marathon and wrote down my training plan, I put three stars next to the big 20 mile training run. It’s like the run was a big neon sign blinking in the country that was just impossible to ignore. I was looking forward to it, because it’s farther than I’d [...]
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Marathon Monday! Advice and Stories from Marathoners – Part 2
Marathon madness is in full swing at our house! I spent most of the weekend preparing for and running the BIG 20 mile run that was on the schedule. Here is a hint on how it went… I’ll have a full write up on the 20 mile run later this week, but today we have [...]
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I Run For Waffles–Easy Banana Macadamia Nut Waffle Recipe
I run for many good reasons, and some silly reasons too…. These taste like Hawaii. yum. …like Waffles. Specifically Banana Macadamia Nut Waffles. On my way home from a long run I eat a protein shake and a protein bar. For my pescetarian self, I find this is the easiest and quickest way to get [...]
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Training Plan for Chicago Marathon 2012
Are you a planner? Do you use computer spreadsheets like my husband? The Ipad can do everything! Or do you still live in the “dark ages” like me and use paper lists? I can’t seem to get away from the paper. Yes, I finally caved and got an iPhone and a Nook, but when it [...]
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18 Mile Run–A Strong Effort
When I started running Sunday morning one of the first things going through my mind was… what I was going to call the 18 mile run blog post? I have to admit my initial ideas were a bit ambitious; “18 Amazing Miles” or “18 Mile Run – Today was a Fairy Tale” were the front [...]
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16 Mile Run—You’ve got this!
When did running get so complicated? I used to just lace up my shoes, grab my ipod and head out the door. Oh, those were the days… Look at all this stuff? Are you kidding me? On long runs, I carry some of this stuff with me. I have a belt that holds water [...]
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SoleMates – Help me Raise Money for Girls on the Run!
Here is my active.com donation page. Make donations here! http://www.active.com/donate/solemateswnc11-12/JulieWunder I believe in teaching girls self confidence. I believe that girls need to know they are each awesome in their own way. I believe teaching girls to be strong means that one day when they are women they will have the strength to do something [...]
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Hi! My name is Julie Wunder. Welcome to my blog. I may not be the fastest runner, but I always try to run with a smile and sometimes in a skirt.
Running in a Skirt is the journal of my life; running and beyond. Thank you for joining me on my crazy adventures.
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