Category Archives: Gear

Runners: Open Thread

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Carrie

Well, my relay might be falling through, after all. Turns out that the relay the guy had in mind was a different race than the one I thought, and although his looks like fun, too, it’s the weekend of the … Continue reading →

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Long weekend!

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Carrie

I just barely had a chance to sit down, let alone post. Whoops! Saturday morning, I had my long run for the week; I did 14.22 miles and felt great! I’m trying out different fueling methods, and this time it … Continue reading →

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Surprise

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Carrie

Got a package in the mail. Read more… or Read more right here… » Eric decided to surprise me with the Endurance Bag, after all. And on a day like today, it’s pretty much the unquestionable high point. Love, for … Continue reading →

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Bag envy

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Carrie

Almost pulled the trigger and bought an Endurance Bag today. I waffled again. I know I’m not alone in having trouble spending money on myself, as opposed to the kids or other loved ones; it’s easier to get things that … Continue reading →

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Runners: Open Thread

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Carrie

Horrible snow. Yes, I know I’ve written previously about how it’s fun to run in the snow, but today I’m feeling the other side of the pendulum: it’s hard to run in the snow. Sometimes. Like today. I did eleven … Continue reading →

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This and that

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Carrie

Just a casual sort of day in these parts. Woke up a little late, and the boys enjoyed playing with their new toys. I got grumpy early, when I couldn’t take pictures because I’d had to rob my camera of … Continue reading →

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Runners: Open Thread

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Carrie

Turned out not to be so bad out today! It was 27 degrees when I woke and checked the weather, which is positively balmy compared to recent days. Unfortunately, that didn’t take into account the wind chill; I have no … Continue reading →

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Runners: Open Thread

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Carrie

Today, I bit off more than I should have tried to chew. I mean, I did it, but, oh, those last few miles! I read a clip in “Runner’s World” about how pep-talking yourself can make you run faster, but … Continue reading →

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The Treadmill vs. The Snow

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Carrie

I went to the gym yesterday and ran on the treadmill for ten long…very long…miles. It was pretty much just as I expected: tame, safe, non-slippery or freezing, absolutely predictable to the point where I wanted to fall asleep while … Continue reading →

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Well, well, well…

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Carrie

So Thanksgiving came and went, and Black Friday arrived to let Eric and me sleep in for an extra day. I actually did the “door-busting” thing last year, just to experience it, and I didn’t buy anything; it was surreal … Continue reading →

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