Category Archives: fitness

Spring Lake 5

Posted on May 26, 2018 by runninginnj

Today was the first time taking part in this “must do” race. So many people take part in this year after year, and its popularity means you have to register early to get in. In previous years I decided not … Continue reading →

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Racing again – Newport 10k and Highland Park 5k

Posted on May 9, 2018 by runninginnj

Since the NYC Half Marathon I have focused on shorter runs, limiting longer runs to 7 miles, so as not to aggravate my hamstring. Luckily this allowed me to run the Newport 10k this year (after missing it last year). Progress … Continue reading →

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NYC Half Marathon

Posted on March 22, 2018 by runninginnj

I deferred last year’s race entry to this year because of the problems I was having, so this was my last chance to do this race (at least with a guaranteed place). When the race opened for entries I still … Continue reading →

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Coaching – a client perspective

Posted on March 21, 2018 by runninginnj

A client of my coaching business “Running It Softly LLC” wrote the following. I thought about  changing some wording as this client worked very hard which is all a coach could ask, and this gives me more credit than I think … Continue reading →

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The result of individualized coaching

Posted on March 21, 2018 by runninginnj

I find coaching very rewarding, particularly when it results in great success. Since I set up Running it Softly LLC 3 years ago, I have taken on as many clients as I feel I can help with the limited time … Continue reading →

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Newport 10k – win a free entry

Posted on March 7, 2018 by runninginnj

Last year I had to abandon several of my race plans due to injury issues. This year I’m on my way back, and with that I’m happy to once again be part of the Newport 10k as a blog partner (and … Continue reading →

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Don’t run the Half Marathon

Posted on October 8, 2017 by runninginnj

It’s in the title, although to be fair, neither my Physical Therapist or my Sports Medicine doctor actually said those words. What they said was that they’re not going to tell me not to, but…. I was in England for … Continue reading →

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Newport Liberty Half – spectator view

Posted on September 21, 2017 by runninginnj

Since I joined RVRR (which is almost 6 years ago) I have run at the Newport Liberty Half Marathon every year (and have been lucky enough to be a partner blog for the last few years), until now. Injury now … Continue reading →

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St Ives 10k in England

Posted on July 18, 2017 by runninginnj

It seems to be pretty normal for me to look for races when travelling, and this trip included a 10k on Sunday. In my last post I mentioned that I may fill my blog with my runs in England, but after … Continue reading →

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Progress update, or “why I should have had PT earlier”

Posted on June 15, 2017 by runninginnj

My intention was to keep my blog updated on progress mainly so I can look back on this time if it can help me in the future, but as usual the intention has not turned into action. So, here’s the last … Continue reading →

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