Category Archives: Fitness

A race worth running

Posted on September 23, 2012 by minndixiemom

Mentally, I am alert. Emotionally, I am elated. Spiritually, I am rich. Physically, I am drained. This mix of emotions follows the 2012 Lady’s Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon in Nashville Saturday morning. I beat my 2011 Huntsville Half Marathon … Continue reading →

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Mission accomplished: Tackling the 8-mile run

Posted on August 19, 2012 by minndixiemom

My training has remained steady as I work toward the Women’s Half Marathon in Nashville next month. This despite a crazy summer that included moving my family to another home and then moving my mother from her Minneapolis apartment to … Continue reading →

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Trigger-happy mom races into trouble

Posted on April 21, 2012 by minndixiemom

I really need to watch my trigger finger. The one that so quickly registered me for the Women’s Half Marathon in Nashville two weeks ago. It was an impulse that struck after working the HudsonAlpha Double Helix Dash 5K Twilight … Continue reading →

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