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Back-to-back Marathons (Part 2)

Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Sarah.

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Back-to-back Marathons Part 2! I was exhausted and feeling the affects of Jackson, Miss. hills when I fell into bed last evening I wondered how in the world I was going to run ANOTHER marathon in mere hours. I woke up at 5 a.m. and prayed that God would give me the strength, courage and [...]

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How I Eat (Part 1: An Overview of my Food Journey)

Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Sarah.

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If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve seen the photos I post of the meals I prepare and eat. While this is second nature to me, I’ve realized that the rest of you are curious about the food I eat. Over the next few weeks I’ll share with you my food journey, the foods I [...]

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Eat, Live, Breathe and Cook for Health

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Sarah.

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In observing (not judging) the nation, my Twitter stream, Facebook updates and other general interactions I have found that many people are confused with three things. Exercise. Food. Beverages. Three camps that people fall into. Camp 1) “I workout and burn a ton of calories so I can eat whatever” Camp 2) “I don’t pay [...]

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Race Eve Tips (aka, staying sane the day before a race)

Posted on 08. Oct, 2011 by Sarah.

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Race eve can be an exciting and yet nerve-shattering time. Did I train enough? Did I get in my long runs? What about the weather? Will I finish? Can I finish? Will I miss seeing my friends on the course? First of all, it is a-okay to be nervous! If you weren’t, well it would [...]

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Marathon Training is For Real Runners

Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by Sarah.

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Time and time again I hear (and see) people who don’t take training for a marathon seriously. **Note: for the sake of this article, we will focus on marathon training, but the basic principle of training applies to all race distances. And yes, the title was picked for a reason – so you would read [...]