Category Archives: yikes, this is going to hurt tomorrow.

running, exercise, fitness struggles

will run for chocolate…

I don’t love New Year’s resolutions, but I did commit to running one race per month this year.  January’s event was the Hot Chocolate 5K race in Atlanta this weekend.  I mean – a race for chocolate?  Helllooo, I’m so … Continue reading

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barre fly…

I’m totally addicted to Groupon and Living Social since they introduce me to all kinds of new restaurants, services, shops, etc.  I’m especially excited when I see a deal on cool new fitness classes since that really is my favorite … Continue reading

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top ten list for marathon/half-marathon race advice…

A friend of ours is running his first half-marathon this weekend, so his lovely wife emailed me to ask if I had any advice for him.  Some of these are probably hard-lessons that he’s already learned on training runs, but … Continue reading

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achooooo!

I’m sick… I’ve been feeling tired and sniffly and just altogether rough for a few days now.  I woke up yesterday morning and realized I had morphed into a snot-factory some time during the night.  My head hurt, I was … Continue reading

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princess in training…

Even though the Savannah Rock and Roll Race Expo was a complete effing nightmare (two hours to park and get in and then everything was packed so tight you could barely move – gah!), I did manage to get signed up for … Continue reading

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i did it… i freaking did it.

After months of rationalizing and kabitzing instead of training, I finally did it. I finished the Savannah Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon on Saturday – pounding out 13.1 miles of sheer determination. I walked more than I ran and my time was horrible, … Continue reading

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my husband, the cheerleader…

In addition to being the reighning Wii Cheer champion in our house, my husband has come out for every event I’ve participated in for the last 10 years with the sole purpose of cheering me on. Even though I’m the one who signed … Continue reading

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I think that dude had BOOBS! [Avon Walk for Breast Cancer recap]

I’m tired, my feet hurt, and I have a sizable blister on one of my toes, but… I am so thrilled to have participated in the 2-day Avon Walk for Breast Cancer with my sister-in-law this weekend! I have to be … Continue reading

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kayak: 1, me: 0… ow.

We had amazing weather in Savannah this weekend…  The forecast actually said “abundant sun” (not just sun, but ABUNDANT sun!) for Sunday with a lovely temperature of 78 degrees.  That?  Is perfect weather for a day of kayaking! We really didn’t … Continue reading

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money for boobs…

For every additional “Like” Distance Chicks receives on FB between now and October 9th at midnight EST, I’ll donate $5 to the Avon Foundation for Breast Cancer…  Yep, that’s right – five bucks per like! Now’s your chance to drain my … Continue reading

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