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As I have said before, Adidas is one of my favorite brands. Everything they make looks sharp – whether you are going to the gym, the grocery store, or the game. When I found out that they made a line of workout wear in plus sizes I immediately went looking for a lightweight jacket I [...]

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Whether it is a 14 minute mile or a 7 minute mile, it is still a mile

I saw this posted on the ESPNW Facebook page the other day and it really struck a chord with me. It really doesn’t matter if you are running (or walking) a 14 minute mile or a 7 minute mile – it is still a mile and YOU DID IT! I love all these motivational sayings!

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nike-element

The single best top I bought this summer was a Nike Dri-Fit Golf shirt in a 2XL. That shirt looked good whether I was running to the store or playing 18 holes on a hot, humid day! It certainly has made me a fan of the Nike Dri-Fit line! While doing some online shopping this [...]

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Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.

So I have been doing this running thing again for just over a year. I have come a LONG way! One year ago I could not run a quarter of a mile without stopping. Now, I can do a 5K with confidence. One year ago my blood pressure was on the ragged edge of needing [...]

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race day nails

Running a 5K in the dog days of summer? Are you crazy? Well, yes, I guess we are. A few hundred of my favorite running buddies and I ran the Twilight 5K race on Saturday evening with a start temperature of about 88 degrees. It was hot, but the sun was going down, the course [...]

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