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Shelley Hitz's Blog – May 2014 Archive (5)

Inspiration to Run Another Day

Although I have run in some capacity for the past 21+ years, I have NOT consider myself a serious runner. I did some training for a half marathon in 2010; but until I decided to try to qualify for (and finish) the Pikes Peak Ascent this year, I was not running very consistently and definitely was not doing any long runs.

However, once I found out I was chosen for the PPS…

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Added by Shelley Hitz on May 25, 2014 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Sometimes You Have to Run Scared

Running can be a very mental sport.  Those who finish races usually have some degree of mental toughness.  There are many barriers you have to push through and obstacles you have to overcome in order to succeed in running.

Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't you're probably right."

This week I had a major mental obstacle to overcome leading…

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Added by Shelley Hitz on May 18, 2014 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

Hill Training 101

"Hills are speedwork in disguise." ~Frank Shorter

My husband (and coach), CJ, has told me for months that a hill workout is similar to a speed workout. Hill training is great for your lungs and your legs. As I plan to do a couple of hilly races this summer and one race with one very big hill (the Ascent), I realize hill workouts will become a regular…

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Added by Shelley Hitz on May 15, 2014 at 6:00pm — 6 Comments

3 Tips to Prepare for a NEW Race

As part of the PPS Triple Crown team, I will be running three tough races this summer...

  1. The Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run
  2. Summer Roundup 12k
  3. And the infamous Pikes Peak…
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Added by Shelley Hitz on May 8, 2014 at 7:00pm — 4 Comments

A Few Lessons from a "Middle of the Pack" Runner

My husband, CJ, is definitely a "front of the pack" runner and I love cheering him on! Our fireplace mantle is full of his running awards and I am so proud of all he has achieved. Because he is a fairly fast runner, many of our friends are fast "front of the pack" runners as well.

However, I tend to be more of a "middle of the pack" runner.

It is in this "middle of the pack" where I am joined by so many. And with a lot of hard work, I am improving. Honestly, I…

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Added by Shelley Hitz on May 3, 2014 at 9:00pm — 7 Comments

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