Author: Vicky
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How to deal with the heat and keep running
A couple of years ago when we moved south to Washington DC I experienced running in the hottest, most humid conditions I have ever known. I’ve lived in warm climates before, but nothing like DC, and I quickly found that I needed to plan ahead take the heat very seriously.…
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How to decide on goals for your marathon
I’ve run ten marathons, and over the course of those races, through using generic plans, working with a coach and self coaching, I have figured out how to set race goals that feel challenging, yet achievable, as well as fun. Over the past few weeks, motivated by all the spring…
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The NYC Virtual Marathon
Did you enter the NYC Marathon lottery for 2024 unsuccessfully? If you did, you were one of the 94% of lottery entrants who didn’t get a place, including me. If you didn’t get in, perhaps you’re now considering other options. While I love in-person races, with the expo, crowd support,…
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How to avoid jet lag when traveling
At least once a year, I travel back from the US to the UK to see friends and family. I also occasionally travel to Europe for work. One thing that’s been consistent over time (it’s been about 14 years now) has been how hard I find the jet lag, especially…
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The London Marathon 2018
I nearly didn’t run the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2018. I was very fortunate to have a good-for-age place, but was in a bit of a slump, having recently had an injury. I’d lost my mojo and was doing the bare minimum in the gym to ensure that I…
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The London Marathon Expo
In the US I usually head to expos with friends and bump into lots of people I know as I walk around. They’re exciting events with a party feel, and are usually followed by dinner, during which we talk about running and jazz each other up for the race ahead.…
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Have you signed up for a race recently?
Have you signed up for any races recently? I just signed up for the PNC Parkway Classic, a ten miler that starts at the Mount Vernon Estate and runs all the way down the George Washington Parkway, through Old Town, Alexandria to Oronoco Bay Park. We’ve driven the route a…
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Have you dared to run in just your sports bra?
Throughout the summer and warm weather seasons, my go-to attire for running has always been a tank top or t-shirt along with my tights or shorts. I often found myself admiring other girls confidently running in just a sports bra, showcasing their toned physiques. However, my own lack of confidence…
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The Marathon Majors are so hard to get in to. What’s a good alternative? (European edition)
My sister is looking for a marathon to run, and the other day she sent me a text saying she’d like to run New York and the majors. I’m all for having big, lofty goals and would also like to run New York. However, it’s challenging to get into the…
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Ten amazing benefits of strength training
I always find that during the long mileage weeks of marathon training I start to miss strength training. I still do a couple of short sessions each week, but my focus is different. I feel empowered from running, but not as strong as in previous months. While I love running,…
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How to stay active when on vacation
We just started planning our summer vacation and it got me thinking about how we plan our trips and what we prioritize. Whenever we go away, we always make sure we’re active and intersperse our days with relaxing activities and more active adventures. This past Christmas, my husband and I…
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Why it’s beneficial to add planks into your workouts
Planks are great exercises because they engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, making them highly efficient and effective. They also don’t require any special equipment and don’t take much time to do. Here are some of the benefits of adding a plank or two into your workouts or at the end…
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