Category Archives: Running

A Good Coach Changes the Sport

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Keren

Last summer there were a few people in my karate circle encouraging me to join them in an early autumn marathon. I toyed with the idea for a little as I gathered advice from multiple sources. 99.9% of the feedback … Continue reading →

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Almost Marathon Time

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Keren

I took a little hiatus from blogging without a good excuse. But lets focus on the present. I am back in time to share some very exciting things in the horizon. First and for most. This is the weekend we … Continue reading →

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Friday Five Linkup

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Keren

Its time for the Friday Five link-up. Check out Mar, Cynthia and Courtney‘s blogs! They are the inspiration behind these weekly posts! 1) As I mentioned yesterday in my post about feet, the Nike Pegasus is my lucky shoe. 2) Picking out … Continue reading →

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Weekly Workouts

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Keren

Sunday-My Birthday WOD. Yes Sunday was my 23rd birthday. I’ll get to that in a bit. 1 tire flip, 400 meter run, 15 burpees, 2 tire flips, 400 meter run, 15 burpees…..10 tire flips, 400 meter run, 15 burpees. It … Continue reading →

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Friday Five Linkup

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Keren

I’m finally linking up with Mar, Cynthia and Courtney for the Friday Five! These inspirational running bloggers from DC have been posting themes every Friday and inviting fellow bloggers to linkup. This week’s theme: Favorite Races Kic It Olympic Distance Triathlon 1) … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like You Are Going To Throw Up And Feeling Amazing At The Same Time

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Keren

Sprinting is a funny thing. To Sprint: To exert to the fullest. Short term effects:Feeling like you are going to throw up and feeling amazing at the same time. Long term effects: Faster speed, stronger muscles, increased endurance. So I went to … Continue reading →

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Missing My Mornings and Weekly Update

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Keren

Waking up, running 8 miles, showering and making pancakes before the rest of the world wakes up. #dedication. #accomplished. #hardcore. #feelingawesomeaboutmyself Waking up, driving to CF, preforming 100 wall balls, 50 box jump burpees, 400 yard sprints, showering, driving home, … Continue reading →

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20 miles in 20 hours

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Keren

Sounds impressive until you realize add 6 more miles and subtract 16 hours for a marathon….But lets put that aside for now and focus on the current success It started yesterday afternoon when I met my friend Sarah for a … Continue reading →

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A Different Approach to Marathon Training

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Keren

My marathon is three months away and while I am sort of at ease, I have had several nightmares where I wake up in a frustrated sweat unable to complete the 26.2 miles. Its a tough balance between training and … Continue reading →

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Setting Goals without Stressing

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Keren

I woke up at 5am to a gorgeous day. I made my prerace oatmeal (oats and hot water), grabbed my already packed bag and headed out to pick up my friend Trevor who was running his first half marathon to … Continue reading →

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