Monthly Archives: November 2009

Thanksgiving Morning 2009 – Turkey Trot 10k and Crepes

Posted on 26 November, 2009 by Kate McDowell

I LOVE Thanksgiving. I love being home with my family, I love cooking all day, I love the food… most of all I love that every Thanksgiving feels pretty-much the same. Yes, every year is a little bit different — … Continue reading →

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Redemption Run

Posted on 25 November, 2009 by Kate McDowell

Went out for 4 miles after our shopping extravaganza today :) Showed those miles who’s boss. Very excited for my Turkey Trot tomorrow! Good luck to everyone else running one.

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Allergy Fail + Mom Win

Posted on 25 November, 2009 by Kate McDowell

I’m so glad to be back home for Thanksgiving! The only downside is that it takes my allergies a day or two to stop going haywire whenever I come back — so my 8-mile tempo run this morning turned into … Continue reading →

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Marathon Training Week 4

Posted on 22 November, 2009 by Kate McDowell

Weekly Total: 40 miles (!!!) Monday 11/16 (Rest) My legs were *so* glad today to have a day off. Even though I take things pretty slow on Sundays after my Saturday long run, it’s still the hardest run of the … Continue reading →

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Long Run Week 4

Posted on 21 November, 2009 by Kate McDowell

Another half marathon this week – this one complete with a halftime show! Downtown Charlottesville had a Holiday Parade today, so I got to see bagpipers and a huge christmas tree. I experienced some pain in my right foot during … Continue reading →

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