Monday, July 18, 2011

inquiring minds want to know ...

Like much of the blog world, I am jumping on the Q and A bandwagon, after being tagged by my Hood to Coast Nuunmate, XLMIC.

So, with no further ado, it time for ...TMB

Here's how to play (and you'll want to. There's a prize involved):

1. Ask me a question, whatever you feel like. I promise to answer them all honestly, but since I am on vacation, I can not promise it will be done in a timely manner. I'm thinking Friday, but maybe I'll wait to the weekend and surprise you by posting on a day that I usually don't. Who knows? I like to be mysterious like that.

2. Well, there is no two. I just felt like a numbered list with only one item was too short.

I will accept questions until Tuesday, July 19th at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who as asked me a question at that point will be eligible for a "Runner's Prize Pack" (a random mix of things I love).

OK, that's it. So ask away ...

p.s. Today is the last day to enter my Brooks giveaway HERE ...
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42 comments:

  1. Nvr2L8July 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hi there! New follower here. I love your blog! My question is this...have you always been athletic, or is this a passion you have realized later in life?

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Will you ever do a 50km race? Or a 50mi race? (not a relay)

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  3. RunHapi13July 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    If you were only allowed one race event in 2012, what one race would you choose and why?

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  4. Run with JessJuly 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    What has been your ONE single favorite race ever?!?! And of course, why?

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  5. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    What is your advice for how to balance your family and their needs while training and still finding time for yourself!

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  6. MandiJuly 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What is your biggest piece of advice on how to get through difficult runs?

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  7. Running RicigJuly 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    What is the best thing you've ever eaten?

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  8. KarenJuly 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    You always seem so confident in yourself and comfortable with who you are. Are you ever plagued with self-doubt?

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  9. Cat B.July 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Do you ever get in a 'running rut'....you know, when you just aren't interested in the run anymore. If so, how do you bust out of it...I'm looking for suggestions. Thanks!

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  10. CupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run TooJuly 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Was there ever a time when you DNF or came close to calling it quits? Why?

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  11. Sarah KJuly 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    what race do you have your eye on (but have not registered for)?

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  12. S Club MamaJuly 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    if you couldn't run, what would you do to stay fit?

    what's your fav. song to run to?

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  13. Kurt @ Becoming An IronmanJuly 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    So many people look at running 10, 20 miles and laugh; "I could never do that!"

    On top of that, you've recently put up a goal of doing a 70.3 triathlon.

    Do you feel that there is any sport or athletic event/endeavor that you would think "I could never do that" about for any reason?, or have you gotten to a point where you think you could tackle just about anything?

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  14. gba_gf July 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    How do you stand being away from your running wife in the hot hot summer?
    ... she misses you already and it's only Monday...

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  15. TNTcoach KenJuly 18, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    What did you think of your photo and article in Runner World?????

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  16. ~K~July 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    How long have ya been running and what's your favorite race distance?

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  17. JennJuly 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What is your favorite cupcake flavor??

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  18. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I seem to have chronic issues with my back and my knee that flare up once a year causing some unplanned time off. Do you have any chronic issues that affect your running? If so, how do you stay sane when you can't run for an extended period of time?

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  19. Rene'July 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I am struggling with eating/nutrition and early am running. Do you have something that you eat before you do your early runs or do you eat as you go? Also, during a race Gels? shot blocks? etc... Hope you are having fun while you are away!! xoxoxo!

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  20. eepJuly 18, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    What percentage of your miles do you do on the treadmill?

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  21. Erik AmmonJuly 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    What is your all time favorite running memory? What do you remember of your "first run"?

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  22. CJensenJuly 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    What, for you, is the most difficult aspect of running? Is is getting up in the morning, finding time, dealing with injury, etc.

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  23. MarleneJuly 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    What are you MOST excited about for your upcoming trip/race in NYC?

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  24. TwilaJuly 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Do you have any sayings you say in your head while your run? Like personal mantras?

    If you only had 30 minutes a day to work out what would do you?

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  25. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    If you could take a family vacation any where where would it be and for how long? Disregard budgets, time off work and such...

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  26. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    what is the favorite hair color you have had over the years?

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  27. StacyJuly 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    You have an amazing amount of confidence. Were you always a confident person, and if not, to what do you attribute your inner strength?

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  28. massage mommaJuly 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What is your favorite thing to wear while running? Is there one item or piece of gear that you absolutely HAVE to be wearing when you do a race?

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  29. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerJuly 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Fast forward 7 - 10 years the girls are all active and busy with sports and interests, how do you see your active lifestyle (running/racing) evolving to handle the shift from your time intensive goals to theirs?

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  30. ZoëJuly 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    What is the longest your hair has ever been? :)

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  31. The BoohersJuly 18, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Where do you get your awesome socks?!

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  32. ajhJuly 18, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Does anything embarrass you? If so what?

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  33. CarolineJuly 18, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Q&A I love it, playing that also over at my blog.. ok

    who would you like to meet?

    what is something you cannot tolerate?

    dream race if money is not a factor?

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  34. christaJuly 18, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Why wasn't Dilly in the RW pictures? WHat do you love most about blogging?

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  35. KortniJuly 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What is the best and worst running advice you have received? And, do you prefer to run solo or with you posse?

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  36. LinzJuly 18, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Can you tell us more about your experience upping your mileage? Your high weekly/monthly/yearly mileage has always impressed me - how did you get there?

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  37. MelissaJuly 19, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    What tips do you have for avoiding running injuries?

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  38. XLMICJuly 19, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Was your husband your first? You know what I mean.

    Who is your celebrity crush? Why?

    If you could only read one blog from now on, which one would you choose? you don't need to say why if you don't want to get into it ;-) (no one is allowed to get hurt feelings over this)

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  39. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Not sure if this has been asked but what is your favorite race distance and why?

    What question do people ask you the most?

    Do you/did you watch Biggest Loser? What do you think of Anna Kornakova (sp?)

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  40. LucyJuly 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Do you have a pump up song you listen to before you run? If so, what is it?

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  41. DeanneJuly 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    What motivated you to get started running?

    What motivates you to get going on your daily workouts?

    What motivates you to keep going until your workout is over?

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  42. Jess @ Blonde PonytailJuly 20, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I think I know that cupcakes might be your fav post-race fuel, so what is your fav pre-race fuel?

    Do you get car/van sick? he he, better not!

    Who would play TMB in a movie?

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