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Failures Make You Stronger- Sara Slattery
Wedding time is here! My parents are already here, but I am actually not with them. Steve and I are on our way to St Louis for one of my best friends Liz (and her husband to be Ben) wedding. I am in...
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The Olympic Dream- Clara Santucci
Wedding Wednesday, and today truly is! Today all my English girls, Frances, and my friend Emily arrive into Chicago, and we have a full bachelorette/hen party planned…..well, they do! I have NO idea...
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The Story of Tina and Frances- Frances Koons
Well. Today is the day, and as you read this, I am probably trying to squeeze into my dress after eating three too many slices of cake last night (on your birthday calories don’t count right?). If you...
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Running is like Traveling the Oregon Trail- Patrick Rizzo
I knew about Patrick Rizzo a long time before we actually met, and not in the way you might think. Yes, he is a VERY fast marathoner, and has been an elite for many years, but I did not know him...
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Gardening- Sarah Crouch
I am delighted to share another story today from another good friend of mine. You know this one though…..well, you know of her! Sarah Crouch is my friend who came to stay with me a few months ago. I...
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Type I Diabetes as an Elite Athlete -Tommy Neal
My final guest post, before I am back to the blog this coming Monday! I hope you have enjoyed learning about the stories of these elite runners; Sara, Frances, Clara, Rizzo, Esther, and Sarah. I just...
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Life as an Elite Athlete at Zap Fitness
Often when I meet people who find out I am an elite runner, they are shocked to find out that I have a full time job, and I train alone. This is not exactly ideal for someone who is trying to turn...
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Charlotte Browning
It is hard for me to believe that I moved to the US over 9 years ago. It is my home, and my parents said they knew that as soon as I left the first time. Most runners who go to University in the US go...
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Griff Graves
I hope you are enjoying these elite takeovers so far. Today I wanted to share the story of a Zap athlete I got to know while spending a week there. He is such a hard worker, and such a genuine guy. I...
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Molly Huddle: Back Story from this US Olympian
Do I have a treat for you today? You get to hear from one of the best runners in the world! If you are even remotely interested in running, I am sure you have heard of Molly Huddle, and saw how she...
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Andrew Colley
A few months ago, I told you about spending a week at Zap Fitness. I had such a wonderful time, and I loved getting to know the athletes that lived there. One person I clicked particularly well with...
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Neely Spence-Gracey: Back Story and History
Last few days of 2015! Can you believe it?! I am excited to see what 2016 brings, and hopefully you are too. One person I know is excited to see what happens in 2016 is my friend Neely Spence Gracey,...
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Warm Weather Training as an Elite Runner
I have talked before about how I wondered if life would be different had I been an American citizen. I probably would have gone to an elite training group, and lived there for a few years, maybe ended...
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A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in
Okay, so by now you know that I am a big fan of cross training. You also know that I mostly do two workouts a day, but how do I go about scheduling my week to fit all that in (and still work...
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Day in the Life of- Tallahassee Style
I am hoping by now most of the nasty weather that hit the US last week has left, and you are getting back to normal, but today I would like to share what life is like for me while I am here in...
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9 Ways an Elite Prepares for a World Championship
Last week I mentioned in both posts that I vowed to do the little things. To make sure I give myself the absolute best chance of success in both the World Half Marathon and the London Marathon. But...
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Neely Spence-Gracey: The Best Way to Maximize Your Potential as a Runner is...
Neely Spence-Gracey has been a friend of mine for almost 10 years, and I knew she would make a great guest on the show, as she is always very inspiring for runners of every level. If you don’t believe...
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