The Adventures of an Average Athlete

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Capital City Classic 2015 – 5K Race Report

April 28, 2015 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Way back when I first put this race on my calendar, it was going to be a 10-miler, an automatic PR for a new distance, and another medal for my rack o’ bling.  Alas, things did not work out that way, but this story still has a happy ending, I promise! As I’ve mentioned once […]

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Lake Natoma 50K – The Race Report that Includes a Few Crackpot Medical Theories as a Bonus

March 11, 2015 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

After Saturday’s fabulous 7K, I came home and went into power recovery mode.  I got a good breakfast and plunked my butt (actually, it was more about my calves, but whatever) on the foam roller.  I drank water like it was my job.  I did some easy stretching and I took my son shopping.  Oh, […]

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January Review and February Plans

February 3, 2015 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

I remember when my kids were very young, my mother-in-law told me that the years when your children are small seems like the longest time in your life, but once they hit school age that it all goes by in a blur.  I can attest that life seems mighty blurry these days.  Sort of like […]

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Runfessions!

January 30, 2015 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Well, it looks like I’m becoming addicted to link-ups!  That didn’t take long.  After last Monday’s successful Weekend Update link-up, I’m giving it a go again this week with my girl Marcia from Marcia’s Healthy Slice for some January Runfessions.  Wanna join in?  Check it out!  It’s good for your soul. Runfession:  I’ve got asthma […]

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