Tag Archives: sun
I’m Hot
Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Sarah.
It must be Summer. Not because I have been sweating just standing still, but because the number of heat related questions asked to me, has been off the charts. “How can I beat the heat?”. “How do I run in the heat?”. “How can I stay cool?”. “Can I just bake cupcakes instead?”. While the [...]
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July 26 ~ Cake, bottles, bugs & Blitzer!
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Sarah.
Happy 7th birthday to my little friend Jake! Well, not the “offical” day yet, but today was his birthday party. Hence the chocolate cake title:) You know how I LOVE birthdays, right?! It’s not about the presents. It’s about the chocolate cake & ice cream! Yes, I like my sweets. So, because the birthday party [...]
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July 18 ~ Welcome to Long Beach!
Posted on 02. Aug, 2009 by Sarah.
Good morning from Long Beach, CA! 2.7 second version? Ran 36 miles in 6:20. Solo. In a new place. With no food/fluids mile 14 on. Did I spike your interest in reading? Good:) Enjoy! Long day yesterday. 24 hours long to be exact. By the time I landed, and got to the hotel it was [...]
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July 12 ~ Tour de frustration
Posted on 25. Jul, 2009 by Sarah.
The last few days have been, um, a little tough. And I don’t mean the training. I am talking about life. Sometimes things happen that make you go “whoa, where did that come from?”. So, yes, I had just a few things make me, shall we say frustrated? Ramon met me at 6am for a [...]
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Keeping cool in the heat while running
Posted on 17. Jun, 2009 by Sarah.
I have received many requests on breathing, keeping cool in the heat & WHAT DO I DO? So, here are a few thoughts on overheating. #1) try a slower pace, even if just 30-50 seconds slower per mile #2) try breathing with your mouth closed. This may sound strange or hard to do, but it [...]








