Archive for the ‘Running’ Category

22 – Fall Training Update This week we talk with Carma Sholander of Wichita, KS. We discuss fall training, upcoming races and whether of not to stop your timing device during your run. Enjoy!


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Failing…..That is a harsh word! This Sunday I had set out to reach my next goal.  I planned on running my first 10K race – The Chunky Monkey. I failed, I only completed 5 miles. At the 5 mile mark a little in front of the last water station, I became nauseated. When I went [...]


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On June 15th, we blogged that GoRun had donated $1000 to child abuse prevention programs via Miles4Kids (left pic).  Well, we have great news!  That donation amount increased and now the new total is $1600 (so far)!!!!  We cannot thank Kevin Swinicki and GoRun enough for supporting Miles4Kids and child abuse prevention programs! Also, GoRun [...]


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Prairie Fire Marathon and Half Training 2011 Register May 30 – June 8 at GoRun Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday June 8 at 7:15 p.m. Mark your calendars for the Prairie Fire Marathon on October 9, 2011.  GoRun Wichita is pleased to offer you a comprehensive training program based on your past experience and goal time. [...]


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We get to interview 2 runners this week, Darcy Ali of New Mexico and Allie Minieri of Lexington, KY. We ask them about running their first races and their experiences. Listen here!


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Ok, you have been waiting for our 3rd episode, so here it is! Eating out and Nutrition Thanks for listening to Running with Miles4Kids!  In this show we recognized National Child Abuse Prevention (NCAP) month, April, 2011.  We mentioned our upcoming marathon to raise money along with our Annual bake sale coming up April 16th. [...]


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In recognition of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, Jerry and I are training to run our first full marathon on May 1, 2011 to raise money for child abuse prevention programs. YOU can help us to strengthen families and keep kids safe by clicking here to sponsor our run with a donation.  ALL proceeds raised will benefit Kansas Children’s Service League.   [...]


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We are listed in a new directory this morning! Go read the intro: Miles4Kids on runningpodcasts.org Jerry and Christina


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Whew!  Finished week 7 with a 12 mile run today.  Not sure what happened but I was feeling out of energy during the run.  I had incorporated several walk breaks today but finished with an overall pace of 12:05 mm.  I have also figured out that on Saturday’s, nothing will get done after I run.  [...]


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Determination – according to dictionary.com: 1. the act of coming to a decision or of fixing or settling a purpose. 2. the quality of being resolute; firmness of purpose. I was thinking of my dad today and I reflected on something I have seen in him ever since I can remember – determination.  No matter the circumstances, good or bad, what ever life hands him, he is and always has been resolute in making the [...]


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About this blog

We run; discuss health and fitness topics; host a podcast Running with Miles4Kids; and advocate for vulnerable children and their families.

  • Couch to 5K – My First 25 Minute Run « Running for Pancakes: [...] [source] [...] [...]
  • Tamara: I can't believe how many people are abused out there. It's a horrible thing. We got to speak out and [...]
  • Christina: Wow, you've had a lot of life changing events this week. You've done well and are adjusting as much [...]
  • Britney: I am doing a school project on child abuse, and seeing and reading about some of the people that wer [...]
  • Amanda: I, too, am highly upseted by these statistics. I am doing a school project for contemporary issues [...]

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pouring rain, windy and cold - the whole time. Well, no training runs in the rain - and the marathon in the rain, what a deal! posted 384 days ago

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This workout is on the verge of being classified a very brisk walk *sigh*. Well I'm struggling with my runs for a few reasons - loss of... posted 2 days ago

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267 mi
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1613 mi

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