tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90654499689089044112024-10-07T01:53:47.228-04:00This site is to update my progress on my marathon training and my fundraising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. You will get to know me and my brave friend, Mikey, who was diagnosed with leukemia when he was three.Jennifer Yaroshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439145952238229814noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065449968908904411.post-65592856120057864632011-05-16T07:34:00.000-04:002011-05-16T07:34:45.314-04:00

Northeast Ohio TNT Group Cleveland Marathon - done and done. 4 Hours 27 Minutes 33 Seconds An estimate 19,000 runner at the starting line  for the Cleveland Full, Half and 10K Marathon This was my first marathon and I couldn’t be happier! I ran the whole way with my sister and we saw some amazing sights. (I’m not talking about the Cleveland scenery, though we did get a feel for ALL the

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Tomorrow is the big day! At 7:00 AM over 19,000 people will take off at the shot of a gun at the Cleveland Marathon. It's been a while since I've updated my blog, but as the training mileage increased, my personal time decreased. Though it has been quiet here, my training has been in full swing. I wanted to share an update on my Team in Training fundraising efforts and my training efforts. So

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Pictures from Hunt Farm Tow Path Run with TNT These past weeks have been increasingly difficult. Yes, the mileage is a lot longer, but that is only a portion of the challenge. The last few miles of my long runs have taken every last ounce of energy and every portion of will power that I can manage. The mental challenge of running long distances was something that I was not prepared for. A

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49 Days to Race Day!!! My Mizuno's have 200 miles on them, so I figured it was time to get a new pair of running shoes. I do not want to break in new shoes too close to the marathon date, so now's the time. I went to Fleet Feet in Northfield and they were great! They did to usual observation of how I stand and run, but also took the time to explain things to me. Turns out that my physical

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I’ve discovered that running is much more than a physical and endurance sport. There is an entire mental aspect to it I underestimated. I heard people say that they have trouble finding motivation and having to play mind games to continue running, but I did not see it as much of an obstacle. I was determined to succeed. I was determined to run in and finish the Cleveland Marathon. Lately

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I have a great fundraiser starting today! It's an easy way for you to help support my Team in Training efforts. I am selling tickets for a drawing. First place is an Apple iPad (16GB) and second place is a Flip Ultra Video Camcorder (2 hour). Tickets are $10 each or $20 for three ($30 for four, $40 for six, etc.). The drawing is on April 6th at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (the winner does

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I've learned a few lessons this week, and I've learned the value (and necessity) of recovery days. Blisters are a reoccurring issue for me after running more than three miles. I've received some great advice from other runners and I think that I've found the combination that is going to work ... fingers crossed. If you get blisters, you can't stop training while they heal. You have to keep going

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Tracks just from me and the deer. Mid-40's after weeks of below freezing weather (many of which were below zero).  Wow, it was nice to run outside again! I know I've complained in the past about running in the slushy, messy snow and stepping on hidden uneven ice patches, but today I loved every second of it. There was still about four inches of snow on the bike path so I had to lift my

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Here is an easy way for you to help with my fundraising efforts for LLS's Team in Training and get some yummy food. On Wednesday, February 23rd, Max & Erma's will donate 20% of your bill. All you have to do is print the following flyer (right-click and select Print Picture) and present it to your server. There is even a second flyer for you to give to a friend or family member. Here are the

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As with any sport, there is a code of etiquette when running. There are basic things you can do to keep running enjoyable for everyone, because unless you own a private track or road, you have to share the space with others. Just like when you are driving, stay to the right so there is room for others running in the opposite direction or for those wanting to pass. If you run with other people,

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I know it has been quiet around here lately, but I've been super busy training with increased miles, water running, and P90X! Not to mention meeting with a nutritionist who is helping me get the proper proteins and carbs for training for a marathon (which I will go into more details in another post). Unfortunately, all of my activities came to an abrupt halt a week and a half ago. I came

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The free video editing software I have only has the very basic features, so I’m not able to point things out like I wanted. (I guess that is why the software is free.) I was able to slow down the recording. Hopefully, you will be able to better see what I explain. In a normal running gait, your heel hits on the outer side first and then rolls toward the inside. As the heel starts to lift, the

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Here is a set of photes from the Team in Training run at Bonnie Park on December 18th. This was a special run, because our team honoree, Olivia, was there. Olivia was diagnosed with Leukemia in the spring of 2010 and was only just released from a long hospital stay in November. Thanks for coming out Olivia! The Team in Training with honoree Olivia (she's the one in the yellow coat) and her

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Photo by Jordan Fischer The next part to my recovery was going to a physical therapist. In the initial consultation him to gauged the strength in my entire left leg and study how I walk. The physical therapist I went to is also a marathon runner, so he took the time to study that shoes I wore when I broke my ankle and the shoes I purchased to continue my training. He showed me how the

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By lululemon athletica I have learned an important lesson about choosing the right doctor. Though a doctor is highly professional and recommended, if he is not a runner he may not fully understand the special concerns related to training for a marathon. The orthopedic surgeon I went to was good, but he was old school and not a runner. When he said I could start running again, I asked if I

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As I mentioned before, I am running the Cleveland Marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. I joined Team in Training because of my friend, Mikey Dianetti. I witnessed him as a small child going through something that I could not even image. He is an incredibly brave person, and I am running this race for him. Mikey was kind enough to write a small biography for me

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 Ledges Park at Virginia Kendall  Many people in the snow belt complain about the cold of winter months, especially if they have to go out and run in the freezing temperatures. However, I find it invigorating. There is something about going out in the crisp early morning, and running through the frost covered grass with the brown leaves crunching underfoot.  I love

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 Photo by  Wally Gobetz and taken on April 10, 2004 in Back Bay, Boston, MA, US.  I am a reader. I like to read anything I can get my hands on from Fantasy to Physics and book to blogs. Since I decided to run a marathon, I have been reading a lot of material about running. A book I am currently reading is The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. I really like this book

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Such a tired puppy. I went for a run with my running buddy today. Meet Tank. He loves running. Unfortunately, while I was on crutches, he did not get out, and he forgot all of his training. It took a good mile before he was tired enough to follow properly. He pulled and ran every-which-way. He also forgot that you can't run if you are peeing every five steps and have your nose plastered to the

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Yesterday was the first Team in Training run. We ran at the Brecksville Station Depot, and I must say, what a great group of people! The energy was motivating, and the conversations were engaging. Normally I run by myself or with my dogs. I was not sure what to expect while running with a group of people. I thought that I would be left behind, since I am still recovering from my broken

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I bought my new running shoes yesterday. This was my first experience getting professionally fitted. I went to Vertical Runner in Hudson. They measured my foot, checked how I stood and walked. Turns out that I need a size and a half larger than I normally buy, I have freakishly narrow feet, and I severely overpronate. I tried on several pairs of shoes and really liked how the Mizuno Wave

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