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Running Against the Grain: October 2010
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What's Wrong with GMO's? This is in response to the article entitled “Genetically altered salmon? That’s just the beginning” by Seth Borenstein and Malcolm Ritter of The Associated Press. Which appeared in The Bay City Times on October 15, 2010. 8220;We've always played with our food — even before we knew about genes or how to change them.”. 8220;Playing with our food? Is that what you call the unsubstantiated, unconsented genetic mutation of our food supply? On the surface, it seems like a great idea.
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Running Against the Grain: July 2012
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That one thing in which I could find success and fulfillment? The most compelling interest that I could pursue? What would that be? I was recently asked that if I had to choose the one area of interest that would be my favorite. The answer was quick and effortless. Without hesitation, I said, "Music.". I recently had an opportunity which reignited the flame of musical passion within me. I had the rare and extraordinary blessing of having my favorite band, Family Force 5. The day of the house party was pr...
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Running Against the Grain: May 2010
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Sore-ing to New Heights. Not my best time, but I guess I got rewarded for my effort. Even my iPod wasn't able to distract me from the discomfort. I didn't think there was any way I would survive 13 miles today. But, I would push myself as far as I could. This wasn't about speed, but endurance. After a grueling nearly two hour run, I made it home and did and extra 0.2 km to boot. Posted by * Jennifer *. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Sore-ing to New Heights.
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Running Against the Grain: March 2010
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Spring is coming. I know it is. I am watching the water dripping down from the deck above as the snow melts through the cracks. The sun is warmer, brighter and more enduring. 40 degrees seems "warm." Spring is a time for new resolutions, growth, and change. I am looking forward to continuing with my F.I.R.S.T. "Run Less Run Faster". I also look with great anticipation to receiving my "transitional" running shoes- the Vibram KSO's. Another welcome change will be the introduction of a new Excalibur. I have...
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Running Against the Grain: June 2010
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The Agony of the Feet. It's been 12 days now since I've been able to run. This is the longest I've gone without running in about 3 years. Not being able to run is intensely frustrating and at times, outright depressing. There is a big race coming up in 2 days that I know I will not be able to participate in, save for a miracle. It could happen. But I'm not holding my breath. On June 5th, during a 10K run-of-the-mill road race. Will I hurt it if I continue to walk on it? And posted a message to the forum ...
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Running Against the Grain: June 2011
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I have run 18 races so far this year and not only completed my first marathon, but have also set a P.R. in the 5K (21:51). I ran my first 2 mile race (13:47) and won the "Iron Cheese" award at the annual Cheesetown Challenge in Pinconning for having the best combined 2 mile and 5 mile times for a woman under 40. My son David won the men's title. Posted by * Jennifer *. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Running Resources and Info. Bay Area Runner's Club. Running Rac...
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Running Against the Grain: September 2010
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Back on the Trail. Okay, the ankle is holding up pretty good now. Still tweaking the diet thing trying to not gain too much weight. Intermittent juice feasting is the solution for now. Just finished off a bag of goji berries. Probably should have some juice now. :). Train part time in Vibrams and part time in running shoes. It seems to be working. Posted by * Jennifer *. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Back on the Trail. Running Resources and Info.
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Running Against the Grain: January 2010
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I love being barefoot. I only wear socks if the temperature dips below 25 degrees or so, but I can. Wear socks to bed. I spend most of the summer months sans shoes. I keep a spare pair of Birkenstocks tucked in the pocket behind my driver seat in case I need to go into a store or do something that require shoes, but my preference is for perpetually naked feet. I have envied runners such as Zola Budd. I can't help but wonder, though, what it would feel like to run free- unencumbered by shoes. On their web...
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Running Against the Grain: I Bandited the 2014 Boston Marathon
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I Bandited the 2014 Boston Marathon. I Bandited the 2014 Boston Marathon. When my son David qualified to run Boston, I was very proud of him. I never even considered banditing the race. I never bandited a race in my life. I have registered and paid for all 195 races I have done over the past 6 years since I have become a runner. Then I heard about how bandits are a big part of the Boston Marathon and how it’s even encouraged. I thought it sounded like a great idea. Among them were listed:. Also, one of t...
