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Twin Cities Marathon and Global Hero Alumni weekend

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Gillian

When I got the email about the 10 year global hero alumni event in twin cities for the marathon.  I didn’t hesitate to sign up.   I had such a great time the prior year.  Although this year would be without … Continue reading →

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Winter Running Live Video info Session

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Gillian

All you ever wanted to know about winter running and more!  Lots of props as well as all the Q and A you want! Check it out ! http://teamwildathletics.com/2012/12/13/embrace-winter-running-learn-more-in-a-live-stream-with-teamwild-coaches/  

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5,000 Kettle Bell Swings

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Gillian

I swear I did that many yesterday.  It was brutal.  It was something completely different from my last 18 Saturdays.  I did a bootcamp.  If you don’t know what a kettle bell swing  is – here is a link http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/eow-kettlebell-swing . … Continue reading →

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Chasing “down” the blood sugars – The Chicago Marathon Race Report

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Gillian

This was Chicago Marathon #7 for me and my 23?ish marathon in total.  Was it a PR-no, but damn I felt really good.  I really wish I could explain why. I had never run a marathon without officially training for … Continue reading →

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My tips on running a marathon in colder than expected weather

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Gillian

One of the many challenges of preparing for a long distance race is facing the “unknown” or the “uncontrollable”.  You put hours and hours into training and it all comes to a peak on just one day or 4-6 hours … Continue reading →

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