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Running is Hard

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September 23, 2011
One of the things I’ve needed to remind myself of post-injury is the fact that RUNNING IS HARD. Running HURTS. [blackbirdpie id=”87692933461061632″] Running HURTS. You will push yourself to the brink and then run a little further.  The funny thing about running is that it...
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The Portland Century – Part 3

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August 24, 2011
The Portland Century – Part 3 The Home Stretch   Read Part One and Part Two. I definitely felt a sense of relief when we arrived at the Springwater Corridor. It was where we’ve done the bulk of our training and it felt familiar. I...
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