Author Archives: Katy

Self Consciously Running

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Katy

When I did my first 5K in February of this year, I was told by my sister that when I run, I flick my foot out so I sort of run “around”. It was the first time any of my … Continue reading →

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Birchwood 10K

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Katy

This morning I woke up at 6AM actually crying in my sleep. I had a dream that everyone who was coming to watch me in the race was making me late and when we arrived to the race, it had … Continue reading →

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Racing Into the Unknown

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Katy

Well not quite. I have ran 7 miles (once) but I’m so, so unprepared for this race tomorrow. I’m running the Birchwood 10K at 10.30AM tomorrow morning and my last long race was under 6 miles with lots of walking. … Continue reading →

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Just, Run

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Katy

I have ran twice this week. On Thursday I ran 3.96 miles in 40 minutes and felt great. I made myself slow down (I usually run about 4.05 miles in 40 minutes) and it definitely helped. I planned a run … Continue reading →

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Ambition or Just Plain Crazy?!

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Katy

Even though I am having a daily struggle where my running is concerned, I’m finding myself more often than not looking at races I can do. I love races. I don’t do them often enough. I’m never the fastest or … Continue reading →

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Slowing Down and Going Backwards

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Katy

Today’s run was supposed to be a 50 minute tempo run but once again I struggled. This time it wasn’t a stitch – I ate breakfast at 10AM after a lie in and ran just after 12PM – it was … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Katy

I went out for my first run of my new plan this morning. Things didn’t seem to go as well as I planned them to. I got myself out just after 8.30AM after eating half a banana and about 300ml … Continue reading →

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Starting Over. Kind Of.

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Katy

Contrary to the fact that I never ever blog, I do actually like blogging. I just can’t seem to find the time any more at all to sit down and actually write a blog. I also don’t really have that … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Katy

It’s the school summer holiday’s and even though we are only into our first full week of no school, Meghan is already very bored. As am I. Baking is always a good way of reducing boredom as it can take … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Week Can Make

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Katy

I blogged last week about how I found it difficult to get out of the door and then I found myself not running for a full week. I had some pretty bad news on Wednesday morning and I was so … Continue reading →

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