Melissa K.

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When one door closes, just be sure you don't walk into it face first

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 2:40 pm
We must be having magical weather here in Austin because my runs this weekend were amazing. Saturday I did a 6 miler and literally felt like I could have run forever. Sunday I had a long run - 14 mile...
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Deck them halls ya'll

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:47 pm
I'm going to get fired if I don't quit fucking around at work. I don't think I'm the only one either. One of the managers has called in sick at least one day a week since daylight savi...
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Let the good times roll...

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 1:39 pm
Well of course I haven't been keeping up with my 3 questions, but I have tried to make an effort. It's hard to keep up with all the mental/emotional health work you should be doing when you&...
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3 Questions

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 4:00 pm
Several weeks ago I was recommended a website by someone, First30Days. It's basically an inspirational website that's supposed to assist you in making changes in your life, whatever they may b...
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Melodramatic much?

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 10:15 am
Gosh, could I be any more dramatic? I'm sure I could actually. There's a blog I read, Dirt Diva, and the writer is an ex-addict ultramarathoner and probably the most positive uplifting person ...
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Ouch

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:36 pm
I'm starting to think dating is alot like running. Most of it's painful, but you still chase that occasional high of a good run. You run marathons not for all the pain along the way but for th...
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Done and done

Melissa K. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 2:29 pm
I did it. Another marathon under my belt and another medal hanging on my TV stand waiting to be displayed a little more proudly somewhere. Last Thursday I woke up with a fever, sick for the first time...
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How can I squeeze 6 weeks of training into 8 days?

Melissa K. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 4:46 pm
Tomorrow will be one week until we leave for NY. It's just sort of crept up on me. I can't believe I have to run a marathon in a little over a week. In New York City. With no training. I'm...
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Another marathon with no training

Melissa K. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 3:33 pm
NY in less than two weeks and my last long run was at least 4 weeks ago. I sense a pattern developing with my training. Or actually a pattern developing with my not training. I love to run. I love run...
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Melissa K. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 1:35 pm
You shouldn't give up. Fight for yourself and who you are. You've got to go through the worst times in life to get the best. I'm feeling kind of blue and empty today. Could be the rain...
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Too much work and not enough running...when am I supposed to straighten out my head?

Melissa K. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 6:20 pm
Someone who does not run toward the allure of love walks a road where nothing lives. But this dove here senses the love-hawk floating above, and waits, and will not be driven or scared to safety. Sw...
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The statement "I am waiting" isn't valued in our culture.

Melissa K. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 5:21 pm
Today ask yourself if the best thing to do with whatever you're struggling with, is simply to wait. You've planted some seeds and taken some action. It's time to be positive and to get r...
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Back to life

Melissa K. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 4:53 pm
I constantly complain about my work schedule and busy season time when I have to work 12+ hour days and get no weekends off and miss my family and friends. And dog and cats. But then the deadline co...
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Disneyland 1/2 Marathon

Melissa K. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 2:38 pm
Last weekend I flew to California for the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon and it was amazing. I completely geek out at Disney - seeing Mickey is like seeing a rock star. Three women in their ... got my Disney...
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I never thought I'd say it...

Melissa K. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 4:17 pm
This morning I crawled out of my bed, grumpy as usual, cursing the fact the days are shrinking quicker and quicker, wondering how I'll be able to keep running now that the night is blending into m...
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Kicking butt and taking names

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 2:31 pm
After all your recent butt-kicking, it's time for you to do something lovely and relaxing. Get outside and go for a nice walk. Take a yoga class. Better yet, go for a gentle swim. Pay attentio...
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WORST date ever

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 29, 2009, 11:55 am
Man, what a disappointment. How can you meet someone and they seem so sweet and nice, but then on a date they are a totally different person? I should have trusted my gut when I thought this guy was...
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Born to run, baby run...

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 10:38 am
I don't typically listen to my ipod while I'm running. I almost always have it with me, but I rarely turn it on. I like to spend the time sort of meditating and reflecting on anything that'...
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Another post complaining of the heat (sorry)

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 9:54 am
Everytime I watch the news and they show the 7 day forecast they always have the last half of the week cooling off with highs only in the mid to upper 90s. The thing is every day it's like that. ...
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OMG I have a date

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 22, 2009, 3:54 pm
I have a date next Friday with the texter guy. I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt, cause hey maybe that's the way it's done these days. I haven't dated in 5 years, so what...
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It's really hard to let go

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 10:18 am

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Dating etiquette in the year 00's?

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 5:40 pm

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It is hotter than...

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 10:17 am

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Runningskirts.com Sale

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 6:38 pm

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Sweet, sweet rest

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 5:56 pm

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Back from bliss

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 9:41 pm

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Kara Goucher outruns EVERYONE at Chicago

Melissa K. posted an article on - Aug 3, 2009, 11:46 am
I'm a huge fan of Kara Goucher, what female runner isn't, and I couldn't have been happier to see that she won the inaugeral Chicago RNR 1/2 Marathon this past weekend. No she wasn't ...
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