Category Archives: Exercise

Marathon Musings

Posted on October 12, 2015 by renbog

Yesterday, Jim and I volunteered to work at the Chicago Marathon. It was an interesting experience, so thanks to my friends Larry and Cathy for “roping” us into this. But I had a few thoughts on it. First, my non-running-related … Continue reading →

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Chicago Half Marathon

Posted on September 27, 2015 by renbog

Today I ran my very first half marathon. My official time was 2:56.17; I had said I wanted to run it in 2:59.59, so I beat the goal I had for myself. I am still on a high from this. … Continue reading →

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#100DaysofMiles Day 100

Posted on August 5, 2015 by renbog

On January 1, 2015, I started on a journey to run at least one mile for 100 days (hosted by I ❤ To Run). On August 5, 2015, I ran day 100. In theory, I should have run 100 miles … Continue reading →

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Out and About

Posted on May 30, 2015 by renbog

This morning I decided to do my first run in Mumbai. Boy, did I get my butt kicked! The park across the street from my dad’s apartment is a beautiful setting for a run. Palm trees and numerous exotic plants … Continue reading →

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Fixation Finished

Posted on March 1, 2015 by renbog

I admitted to my husband and best cheerleader this morning that I ma having a crisis. I am so fixated on running this half marathon at the beginning of May that I fear I may be causing myself physical and … Continue reading →

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Learned All About IT

Posted on February 16, 2015 by renbog

About a month ago I started having pain in my left hip when I would run. I started out thinking maybe I just hurt my back but when the pain didn’t abate and actually became much worse, I knew something … Continue reading →

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Blogging A to Z — K: KKKKK (as in 5K)

Posted on April 12, 2014 by renbog

I am writing this just after finishing a 2 mile run. The weather is perfect for an outdoor run — mid 50’s, slight breeze, slightly overcast. And I felt good the entire 2 miles. My running has been inconsistent lately, … Continue reading →

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Blogging A to Z: E — Exercise

Posted on April 5, 2014 by renbog

I am sure that many people find it hard to believe that I exercise pretty regularly, being a fat chick and all. But I do. It’s 3 – 4 times a week, and I try to mix it up between … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Am a Morning Person

Posted on February 28, 2014 by renbog

I slept horribly last night so I didn’t go to the gym and run like I wanted to do.  So I decided to hit the indoor running track after work since we got done today at 1:15.  I was slightly … Continue reading →

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My First 5K Didn’t Kill Me

Posted on December 14, 2013 by renbog

I did my very first 5K today in 56:29.  That’s not even close to the time I wanted for my first 5K — I was hoping for like 45 minutes or less.  But I also expected to be running in … Continue reading →

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