Category Archives: running

Skinners 2.0 – 164 mile review

Posted on April 2, 2021 by runninginnj

Eventually I’ll provide a summary of the ups and downs of the last 8 months since my last post. Luckily I’m on an “up” and I received my Skinners 2.0 sock shoes several weeks ago and have now covered 164 … Continue reading →

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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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Less than 4 weeks to the Newport 10k

Posted on April 10, 2018 by runninginnj

The Newport 10k has always been on my race calendar since joining RVRR because it has been a USATF Team Championship race every year, and because it’s a fun event. That first year for me was 2012 (it may have been … 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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An overdue catch up

Posted on February 19, 2018 by runninginnj

My resolution is to update here more often. I’ve found it difficult to keep up lately, so haven’t found the time to write a post. Here’s a quick summary (it actually surprised me that I wrote a short post in … Continue reading →

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Grape Gallop – Alba Vineyards race review

Posted on October 26, 2017 by runninginnj

Back in April I attended the Grape Gallop 5k at the same place. I wasn’t sure I should run the 3.5 mile Grape Gallop on October 21, 2017 as I have had some hamstring issues but the lure of wine … Continue reading →

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