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Cross-Training then and now: Olympic Training Log May 21-May 27

Posted on May 21, 2012 by nancytinarirunswrites

If you’re following my 1988 training log, you’ll see that this was another week of NO running. My situation now, in 2012, is similar in that I can do very little running because of advanced arthritis in one knee. Though … Continue reading →

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Olympic Training Log May 7-May 13: Cross-Training SUCKS!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by nancytinarirunswrites

The Injured Runner: It Sucks to Be You! Yeah, we all know injured runners are unhappy, hyper, worried they’ll gain weight, worried they’ll have to miss (or screw up) their next race, and driven to run no matter how much … Continue reading →

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Olympic Training Log: Why so little running?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by nancytinarirunswrites

Cross-training: why it works for me Those of you following my Olympic Training Log may have noticed that in the five days following the 15K race in Monte Carlo, I ran a total of three miles. Why? Because I was … Continue reading →

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Kettlebells aren’t just a fitness fad

Posted on October 26, 2011 by nancytinarirunswrites

Kettlebells became very popular about three or four years ago. It seemed you could buy them anywhere, even at Canadian Tire or the Superstore. I started training with them then, and now they’re one of the most essential and fun parts … Continue reading →

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