14
Mar
Running in the time of crisis
by Runner Chick Allison
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Yesterday was the first day my kids were home from school for what looks like two weeks with the COVID-19 crisis. I know that everyone...
09
Mar
Change Your Mindset
by Runner Chick Allison
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Our mindset is one of the most powerful tools to help us achieve goals. I’m currently re-reading ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by...
29
Feb
Sometimes you just need a cupcake
by Runner Chick Allison
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It’s ok to have a cupcake every once in a while. I type this as I’m starting a nutrition challenge at the gym for the...
08
Nov
How do you know if you’ve made progress?
by Runner Chick Allison
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Progress is SLOW. When you are in the day to day-ness of things – you don’t see how far you have come. More than likely...
02
Nov
Bad Blogger… but still running
by Runner Chick Allison
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Yes – I know – its been months since a blog post. I literally didn’t document my fall marathon training AT ALL on this blog....
26
Mar
Just Hang On…
by Runner Chick Allison
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Lately that is what has been going through my head while trying to do almost anything. Hang onto the barbell at the gym for one...
13
Mar
Marathon Mile 16 – Get the Right Equipment
by Runner Chick Allison
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When I first started running, I had this extremely OLD pair of sneakers in my closet. Not knowing any better, I just laced up and...
18
Jan
Rest Stop… Becoming an Athlete
by Runner Chick Allison
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I’m taking a quick break from the miles to share a reflection on becoming an athlete… let’s call it a rest stop 🙂 Mile 16...
03
Jan
Mile 15 – Weight Lifting Runner Chick: Listen to your body
by Runner Chick Allison
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Just a year ago I was struggling with numbness in my right arm and fingers. My entire arm HURT. I couldn’t pinpoint exactly when it...
27
Dec
Mile 14 – Hitting the Wall
by Runner Chick Allison
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There comes a point in every race where you run out of steam – for marathoners its the dreaded wall around mile 18-20. You’re running...