Author: Cathryn Free
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Review of Generation UCAN
It was a cold, Saturday morning when I took a chance on a new method of fuel. I had a 10 mile run scheduled and it was about 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and the ground was covered in snow. Seemed like the perfect time to try something new. I had ordered a sample pack of UCAN…
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Grain-free Banana Muffins
This past week I had a few days off of school. I was really looking forward to some chill time at home, hanging with the kids, and playing catch-up. What I didn’t take into account was the fact that kids without school and a schedule are terrors. Like, somebody-hold-me-back, kind of terrors. They enjoyed some…
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5 Ways to Fit Scripture in Your Life
Not too long ago, I use to start every early morning the same way: I would pour a hot cup of coffee with a heavy dollop of half and half, curl up on “my” side of the couch in my dark living room, and read a short devotion by the dim light of a table…
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Marathon Training: Week 3
In a week full of Valentines and Ashes, sugar highs, and somber moods, I was able to find a nice rhythm. It helps that the weather warmed a little bit, and that makes running a lot more bearable in the winter. It also helped that it was a very short week at school; teachers’ conference…
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Marathon Training: Week 2
If I could summarize this week in one word it would be: exhausted. And the sad thing is, it had nothing to do with marathon training. I haven’t even reached high mileage or tough workouts. I think my fatigue came from a variety of factors: stress, poor sleep habits, and dehydration. Something about running during…
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Please Don’t be Distracted, Mom
I was sitting at the table, hurriedly eating breakfast while replying to an email. I needed to get out the door in about 5 minutes. My oldest son was waiting for me; we would leave for school together. Like any good mom, I was multi-tasking: answering emails and eating breakfast. I was working, and he…
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How to Train for a Marathon When You’re a Busy Mom
Most of the time, my life feels like a juggling act. Instead of juggling balls, I’m juggling babies, work, writing, household duties, running, and about four different calendars. So much seems to get packed into one week that by the weekend I’m gasping for air. Except the weekend doesn’t actually slow down. Some people thrive…
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Run to Get the Prize: Marathon Training Week 1
This past Saturday I had made plans with a running buddy to get up early and get a long run in. My husband had meetings all morning and I knew there was no other way to make it work. I’ve started marathon training, and I want to build a good solid base to really conquer…
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