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MojaMala2 · 2d ago

Reality

I iced. I rested. I stretched. I foam-rolled. I got massages. I coated it in icy hot. I soaked it in epsom salt I took Aleve/Ibuprofen etc. Even though I have done all those things, my IT band is still … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 4d ago

My New Bling

For awhile I had been looking for a cute everyday necklace to wear. I was specific though that I wanted a “marathon necklace”, something silver in color, and prefered if it was stamped medal that said “marathon” or “26.2″. Finding … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 5d ago

Hot Weather Running

Here is Cleveland, we normally train through a lot of snowy weather. This year we were extremely lucky and had pretty awesome training weather. However, as it nears race day, it is looking like it may be a little warmer … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 6d ago

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training Week 17: This Is It!

First, I want to share with you my workout schedule from last week. Still no running but I did do 2 miles yesterday Sunday: Swam for 15 mins (it was the saddest swim ever, it’s just not my thing), 1 … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 1W ago

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training Week 16: The Week of No Running and Smart Decisions

Yep, you read that right. For an entire week I did not run. And guess what? My IT band doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t feel tight but it also doesn’t feel ready for a run just yet. This no running thing … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 2W ago

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Training Week 15: Not Giving Up

I have to admit I have been pretty down about my training lately. Everything was going so well and I was seeing so many improvements and then out of no where I experienced injury after injury. First it was my buttcheek (piriformis), … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 3W ago

Hermes 10 Miler 2012 Recap

It was cold, I had a side stitch from mile 1.5 til the end, IT band flared up around mile 6, my butt cheek started acting up around 6.5 and at mile 9.65 I puked and still managed a PR! … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 3W ago

Glass City Half Marathon 2012 Recap

The Glass City Half and Full Marathon have been on my radar for some time now. It is a smaller race, flat course, not far from Cleveland and starts and ends at my real Alma Mater, The University of Toledo! This … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 3W ago

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Week 14: Tapering Early?

Looking at my mileage it looks like I am tapering off a few weeks early. But really I am having some problems with my IT band. Like right now, I have an awesome gangsta limp. Frustrating, but I keep reminding … Continue reading →
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MojaMala2 · 1M ago

Guest Post: Ryan’s Boston Marathon Recap

Note from the Editor: Ryan does not have a blog of his own but is an amazing writer and I really wanted everyone to hear his Boston Marathon Recap. Enjoy! From the moment I first decided to run a marathon, … Continue reading →
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