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Category Archives: Racing
Reading the Body: a Virtual Boston Marathon
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon hadn’t been on my radar when I ran my first 26.2 in the Baystate Marathon. My goal had been to see if I could complete a full marathon in an intentional and controlled way. In … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Breast Cancer, Marathon, Racing, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Boston Marathon, BQ, Breast Cancer, Clarence DeMar Marathon, empathy, generosity, Running
11 Comments
26.2
Three weeks ago, I ran the Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon, my first 26.2! I started running 8 years ago, and it’s become a big enough part of my life that people constantly ask, “Have you run a marathon?” Until the … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Racing, Running, Trail Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon, racing, Running
12 Comments
No Faking It
For four years I’ve been running with the Maine Road Hags, an all-women’s team that competes at the Cabot Trail Relay on Cape Breton Island every May. The 17 legs of the staged relay race take place over 2 days, after months … Continue reading
Posted in Racing, Running, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Cabot Trail Relay, Canada, No Faking It, racing, Running
3 Comments
Sweat and Blood Experience
Several months ago, I participated in a storytelling festival at NHIA where the fablous NHPR Host and Producer, Virginia Prescott, was MC. We hit it off instantly. I was feeling a bit vulnerable that night, having struggled to write a … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Racing, Running, Trail Running, Uncategorized
Tagged racing, Running, storytelling, Trail Running
4 Comments
Vibrating Through the Body
A week after returning home from Paris, I packed up the car for a three week residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. On route down, I spontaneously veered off track to see the Antietam National Battlefield, in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Gardens, Monticello, Racing, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Antietam, Art, drawing, Monticello, Slavery, Thomas Jefferson
5 Comments
Hot and Hilly
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
Posted in Half Marathon, Racing, Running
Tagged Great Bay Half Marathon, half marathon, Running, Will Run for Beer
3 Comments
The Whistle
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
Posted in Half Marathon, Racing, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Grand Manan, half marathon, racing, Running, The Whistle
2 Comments
My Visual Cue
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
Posted in Half Marathon, Racing, Uncategorized, X-C Skiing
Tagged Bretton Woods, half marathon, racing, x-c skiing
5 Comments
A Joy to Witness
I don’t end up spectating at road races very often, and when I do, after a flicker of regret about being on the sidelines, it’s a complete pleasure. At my best, I run 7:45-8:00 minute miles, which means that when … Continue reading
Posted in Racing, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged 10 miler, Mid Winter Classic 10-Miler, racing, Running
4 Comments