Late this fall… before the Runner’s World feature hit, before UPS lost a 1/3rd of our fall inventory, before our 7 month old company spent a day on the MSN Homepage, before all the delightful madness began… Greg pushed me to leave the business for one last weekend and head …
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Monday Greg sent me an email that warmed my stressed out heart. “Pack your duffle little lady” – or so I am paraphrasing – “we’re heading out for a quick trek into the wild parts before the snow comes”.  Sure thing mountain man, you don’t have to tell me twice. …
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I was down in Vancouver, WA – the town I grew up in – this weekend for the Girlfriends 1/2 Marathon. Can I say ONE more time how much I love small events? The vendors set up on the street like a Saturday market, close enough to the course to …
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Last weekend at the Portland Marathon I met a woman and her young son who have stayed in my mind all week. She was one of those women who, when speaking with you, gives you her full and undivided attention, making eye contact, listening intently and nodding as you speak. …
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This was a big weekend for Run Pretty Far… We were at the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon and my sister worked the Eugene Women’s 1/2 Marathon.  Two places at once – we are growing up folks!! Here are a few memorables from the weekend: * Disney Behind The Scenes: from Loading Dock …
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