Category Archives: Half Marathon

An Escape and a Sharpening

Posted on February 1, 2017 by lucindasrunningblog

A challenging race is a mind and body recalibration, and after this last year, with multiple new jobs, border running, a solo exhibition, and the holidays, not to mention the excruciating political season, I was overdue for a re-tuning. Taking the body … Continue reading →

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Hot and Hilly

Posted on April 16, 2015 by lucindasrunningblog

Last weekend I ran the hot and hilly Great Bay Half Marathon–my fourth half since I started running 5 years ago. The Newmarket, N.H. race was part of the Will Run for Beer series, and Loco Races did a great job of organizing the … Continue reading →

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Frogs, Moss, and Emerald Pools of Water

Posted on July 25, 2014 by lucindasrunningblog

I’m writing from the Hewnoaks Artist Colony where I’m immersed in a week long residency. In addition to drawing bees, frogs, maps, and experimenting with new compositional strategies, I’ve been reading, writing, and enjoying the reflective time that artistic solitude … Continue reading →

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The Whistle

Posted on May 28, 2014 by lucindasrunningblog

Though I’ve been visiting the island since I was a little girl, Grand Manan has opened up to me in new ways since I started running. At 21 x 9 miles, it’s just the right scale, and there are abundant … Continue reading →

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White Space

Posted on April 10, 2014 by lucindasrunningblog

On March 8th, I participated in the Bretton Woods nordic half marathon. As I wrote in My Visual Cue , it was my first Nordic race in 29 years, and I set out to enjoy the experience, not to compete. … Continue reading →

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My Visual Cue

Posted on March 6, 2014 by lucindasrunningblog

A week ago, just after I signed up for the Bretton Woods Nordic Half Marathon, I came down with the stomach flu. I’m almost mended, and the plan is to head to N.H. tomorrow for packet pick up, touring the … Continue reading →

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Salt in My Eyes

Posted on August 4, 2013 by lucindasrunningblog

Two weeks ago I completed my first 13.1—the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club 10K and Half Marathon. I traveled to the island with Shoshannah White and Tonee Harbert—fabulous photographer/artist friends from Portland. Shoshannah was on the island for a post-residency … Continue reading →

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