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Carrie Meconis ran her first marathon, the New York City Marathon, in 2011. …

Carrie Meconis ran her first marathon, the New York City Marathon, in 2011. This mother runner who lives in Queens, NY with her husband and their three-year-old daughter, is tackling her second marathon, this year’s … Read More

Tell Me Tuesday: Recovery after a Half-Marathon or Marathon

Tell Me Tuesday: Recovery after a Half-Marathon or Marathon

After Marathons 1 through 7, it took me almost a month to feel …

After Marathons 1 through 7, it took me almost a month to feel like my old self again. My legs felt heavy; my pace felt sluggish; I started to drool into my pillow at about … Read More

Top 5 Family-friendly Marathons

Top 5 Family-friendly Marathons

It wasn’t until this past spring—some six or so years into my running …

It wasn’t until this past spring—some six or so years into my running journey—when I truly appreciated what my husband has experienced as a spectator and my No. 1 fan at my numerous races. More … Read More

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Christa Paustenbaugh, 39, is on the go—not just as a mother runner but …

Christa Paustenbaugh, 39, is on the go—not just as a mother runner but as the globe-traveling wife of Terry, a U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel. This summer her family of four moved to Okinawa, Japan, where … Read More

Figuring out fuel

Figuring out fuel

I’d hate to jinx myself, but Friday mornings so far this fall have …

I’d hate to jinx myself, but Friday mornings so far this fall have turned into the most perfect mix of exercise and rejuvenation. Exercise because I have a kick-butt Pilates reformer session first thing after … Read More

Breathe in, Breathe out

Breathe in, Breathe out

I’ve been taking notice of my breathing lately—namely, that I am holding my …

I’ve been taking notice of my breathing lately—namely, that I am holding my breath probably more than I should, thanks to a few mom-related things I’m certain plenty of you have dealt with or maybe … Read More

From Elation to Exhaustion: a Team Running Relay

From Elation to Exhaustion: a Team Running Relay

The “Mother of All Relays,” a.k.a. Oregon’s Hood to Coast Relay, had its …

The "Mother of All Relays," a.k.a. Oregon's Hood to Coast Relay, had its 30th running this past weekend. We suspect many of the 20,000 participants might be wanting to relive the 200-mile party, so we … Read More

Eating Clean: 10 Days In

Eating Clean: 10 Days In

So it’s been about 10 days since I waved the white flag on …

So it's been about 10 days since I waved the white flag on my mood and my motivation. Thank you again for all your thoughtful sentiments; part of the reason I write entries like that … Read More

Notes from the Field: The AMR Challenge

Notes from the Field: The AMR Challenge

195 of you completed the first-ever AMR Challenge, and my challenge has been …

195 of you completed the first-ever AMR Challenge, and my challenge has been to find a slice of time in this jam-packed summer to get the bumper stickers sent. Finally found it, so they should … Read More

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Jessica Hofheimer tackled her first marathon 12 years ago, finishing in 5:21:20. This …

Jessica Hofheimer tackled her first marathon 12 years ago, finishing in 5:21:20. This year, the 36-year-old mom of three from Reston, Va. realized a long-held dream of qualifying for Boston with a time of 3:34:46. … Read More

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