Tag Archives: marathon training

59 seconds – Edmonton marathon race report

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Gillian

I had been wanting to do the Edmonton marathon for a very long time.  Ever since my mom’s brother and family moved there and I started running marathons nearly 30 years ago years ago I have told them I would … Continue reading →

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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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A DIAGNOSIS DIDN’T END THE RUN – Medtronic Global Hero Marathon Weekend

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Gillian

  I wish I could get these posts out sooner but I do take very good notes! The weekend and this report is more than just a race or race report about the Twin Cities Marathon it is about the … Continue reading →

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The road to Rebecca’s Private Idaho – part 1

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Gillian

These are my hi-lights of the summer getting ready for RPI part 2 will be the race report.  I wanted to write about them as I went but well, you know, life. I just returned from Sun Valley, Idaho.  A … Continue reading →

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Hell and back?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Gillian

I posted on Facebook on Saturday that I had been to hell and back.   After I posted it I sort of regretted it.  My ride that day was hell but not like the hell that my friend Katie goes through … Continue reading →

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NY Marathon 2014 baby!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Gillian

The NYRR finally came to a decision a few weeks ago about what to do for the people who were signed up to do the cancelled 2012 NY marathon.  They offered 5 different options: $255 Refund Guaranteed Entry into 2013 … 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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The un-marathon race report

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Gillian

The NY ING UN-Marathon Race Report In April 2012 I ran the Chi-town half marathon in 1:38 which qualified me to get into the NY marathon.  I had never entered the lottery to get in but had always wanted to … Continue reading →

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Feeling alive at five!!!!!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Gillian

I spend most of my days indoors in an office.  The office has a nice view but its indoors and well its boring most of the time.  As I left my office today, Friday, it started to rain.  No, let … Continue reading →

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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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