Monthly Archives: August 2013

1/2 Marathon and a Mud Run!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by jenilesley

This was one crazy busy weekend for me, but it was also super fun.  I logged lots of volunteer hours, completed half marathon #6 for the year, got some snuggle time with 2 of my nephews, attended and volunteered at … Continue reading →

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What keeps me motivated to run?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jenilesley

So for me, I can lose motivation to run pretty quickly. That’s why I sign up for so many races so far out(I have paid for races all the way into December). I had most of my races for this … Continue reading →

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Back to running

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jenilesley

So this summer my running really slowed down, in May I strained my left quad and every time I started running again it hurt, mostly a dull pain, but it hurt none the less. So I dialed back the training, … Continue reading →

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Goal of 13 13.1’s in 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jenilesley

1. Get lucky triple 7k – March 16 – done 2. Wisconsin Marathon 1/2 – May 4 – done 3. Madison Marathon 1/2 – May 26 – done 4. Summerfest Rock n Sole – June 15 – done 5. Chicago … Continue reading →

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How I started

Posted on August 7, 2013 by jenilesley

Just over 3 years ago I began a journey to change my life, I had tried to run in the past and failed at it after only a few weeks, so I gave it another try, I signed up with … Continue reading →

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