Author Archives: Jen

Quarterly Update

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jen

I have basically given up on the whole blogging thing, but just in case there is somebody who still wonders what is going in on with Hope, I figured I’d add this little update. Hope turns 3 on Friday.  We’ve … Continue reading →

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The Race in Review

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Jen

I’m going to go ahead and do this now, because I am fairly certain that tomorrow I will not be able to move at all. I finished my first marathon today in 5:26:something.  You can see me crossing the finish … Continue reading →

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Putting in on the line…

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jen

Okay, all joking aside — here is the real deal…. Why am I running in this marathon? Mama needs a win. That probably doesn’t make a lot of sense to you, but it means everything to me. The last two-and-a-half … Continue reading →

Posted in Postcards from Holland, PWS, Running | 4 Comments

Tapering is hard

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Jen

I would like to punch a kitten.  I am so irritable. Tapering is hard. On the bright side, I decided what I want to eat the day before but I’m not going to tell you because I’m just that pissy … Continue reading →

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The Home Stretch

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jen

It’s less than a week away. I spent the morning writing down my expected/ideal time splits at each mile and where I’ll be along the route so my mommy can find me.  I also marked where I should take Gu … Continue reading →

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Tapering Blues

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Jen

I’m about halfway through the tapering period before the marathon and I’m totally bummed out.  I am always depressed a little.  It has been more overcast this week too.  And I’m not running as much, still four days, but much … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Runs (and other randomness)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Jen

Today was a big day: 22 miles.  More significantly, today was the last of the big runs.  Although there are still three weeks until the marathon, from here on out I am tapering my runs — lowering both mileage and … Continue reading →

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There goes the neighborhood

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jen

Okay, I have to blog this because it’s too good not to. We were on our way home today and pulling into our neighborhood.  All of the sudden Grace starts babbling on and on about having “three wishes.” She’s listing all … Continue reading →

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The Best Worst Run Ever…or so far anyway

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Jen

Let’s just start with the moral of the story: DO NOT PUT JALAPENOS ON YOUR PIZZA LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR 18 MILE RUN! The stats from today’s run kind of tell the whole story: Total distance: 18 miles … Continue reading →

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4 Children Dead

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jen

Seth Walsh. Tyler Clementi. Asher Brown. Billy Lucas. Someone’s son.  Someone’s brother.  Someone’s grandson, nephew, cousin, friend.  Some were gay, some we don’t know…not that it matters really…what matters is someone thought they might be and that was reason enough … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Gays" | 3 Comments