For the love of running

I'm a college Senior , 21 years old, and this blog is mainly for my half marathon/marathon training. I am a Chicago Marathon 2014 finisher (4:13:27). This was my first full, but I plan on there being many more to come. If anyone wants to share advice please do! I love the running inspiration and would love to follow more running blogs! Follow my Instagram: marathoner_dale

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“Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it’s not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.”

—Kara Goucher

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4.15.14 Tonight we ran for Boston. 7 miles total. I was in a sad/frustrated mood all day today thinking about the anniversary and was in desperate need of a speed workout with Lex. We did a 2 mile warm up, 400m's followed by 200m recovery ten times, and a mile cool down. We had the outdoor track to ourselves and took full advantage of it. We ran for those who can't. We ran for those impacted by that day. We ran for Boston because we are all #BostonStrong and running is a gift that we should never take for granted.

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My Sunday long run was 9 snowy miles. Not easy, but got it done!

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“Run for 20 minutes and you’ll feel better. Run another 20 and you might tire. Add on 3 hours and you’ll hurt, but keep going and you’ll see—and hear and smell and taste—the world with a vividness that will make your former life pale.”

—Scott Jurek, Eat & Run 

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Need this today

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New Garmin!! I'm in love.

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So my friend just got proposed to

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ARE YOU KIDDING ME THIS IS PERFECT

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She gets a ring and shoes. Perf. And the person she loves!

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I ALMOST DIDNT NOTICE THE SHOES

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Crushed my first tempo run this week with a total of 6 miles!

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Speed workout this morning. Timed my mile for the first time in a long time and I was so happy!! Going to see my progress after this 11 week training program.

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Follow my Instagram: @marathoner_dale

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Negative splits are always a good thing.

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Don’t wish, just do.

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I love Saturday long runs.