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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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So You Want to Run?
The best thing about running, is that in it’s purest state, it’s something uncomplicated that most people can do. You don’t need fancy equipment or a gym membership, just a pair of running shoes and a road or trail. Somehow I ended up with many running shoes… Yes, I know I have a shoe [...]
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10 Tips For Healthy & Injury Free Running
As someone who is accident prone and tends to get sick and/or injured often, I’ve read a lot about how to keep running healthy. I have tried many different ways to train and tips to stay healthy and injury free, especially when I’m training for a big race. Here are 10 tips I’ve picked up [...]
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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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Positive Thinking
I believe in the power of positive thinking. I know it sounds cliché… but it’s something I try to live by. I try to focus on good things and what I actually have control over. I’m not saying everything is always sunshine and roses, sometimes life gets the best of me just like everyone else. [...]
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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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Why Running in a Skirt?
I don’t always run in a skirt. Yes, I pose for race photos. I can’t help myself. Sometimes I run in shorts. See? These shorts are great! Or capris…. These pants aren’t bad… But I like skirts the most. This just works best for me! It doesn’t mean [...]
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Chicago Marathon
I still can’t believe it, but I’m going to run a Marathon. Not a half… but all of it. All 26.2 miles. Hopefully I’ll still be jumping like this after the marathon?!?! Yes, I might be nuts… but I’ll be a nut along with the 45,000 other runners signed up to tackle the October race [...]
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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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