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Author Archives: Jersey Joshii
Registration Expiration
I have been studying and implementing the practice of keeping promises to myself. It’s a must when you sign up for something as daunting as the New York City Marathon. So when last year, I had plantar facitis and Achilles … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, Fred’s Team, injury, NYC Marathon, running
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A Dream Deferred
In my last post in February, I dedicated my NYC Marathon to my mother-in-law, Kathleen Campbell, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer on February 18, 2019. Sadly, Kathleen passed away on April 11, 2019 despite the oncologists hopeful attitude … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon 2019, Uncategorized
Tagged Fredsteam, Marathon, NYCMarathon, plantar facitis
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A New reason to run NYC
My “Why” for running the New York Marathon in November for Fred’s Team has just been expanded. My mother-in-law, Kathleen Campbell, has just received a cancer diagnosis on February 18, 2019 (Stage 4 Lung, brain, bone, colon). She will start … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon 2019, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, cancersucks, Fredsteam, NYCMarathon, running
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Tom Brady’s Avocado Ice Cream on Super Bowl Sunday
I returned home yesterday after a week of skiing with the flu. I blew off my 5k to rest and fell asleep until 1pm. After coming to, on the counter were some beautiful ripe avocados. Perfect for guacamole, I thought. … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon 2019
Tagged Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, Marathon, running, Training, vegan ice cream
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Doggin it on Cat Hill
A few weeks ago, Coach Deb invited Katie (my running buddy who started the hashtag #colleenmademedoit) and I to start our first marathon coaching session by going for a run in Central Park. With the NYC Half coming up, I … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, NYC Marathon 2019, Running, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged Cat hill, Central Park, Fredsteam, Marathon, NYC Marathon, running
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‘Twas the Night Before Registration
The NYC Marathon lottery opens tomorrow. I’m so impatient, I registered for Fred’s Team, the fundraising arm of Memorial Sloan Kettering, 10 days ago. I couldn’t take the idea of wanting to do the marathon and not getting in. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon 2019, Uncategorized
Tagged Fred’s Team, running, TSC NYC Marathon, whattheheckamIdoing
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Closing out 2018
As everyone is looking at 2018 accomplishments as we close out the year, I didn’t have a stellar year compared to others but at 45 years old, I’m done living in comparison. Comparison is the thief of joy. My 2018 … Continue reading
2019. New York City Marathon
I’ve returned to blogging after another move (Denver to NJ – August 2017) and a new goal of doing the 2019 NYC Marathon. I want to remember the journey and note my thoughts along the way so I am picking … Continue reading
Amsterdam in April – I’m on a boat
Patrick and I were very happy that my dad’s health was stable enough for us to take our vacation as planned. This was my first real vacation since my new job started 3 years ago and first time out of … Continue reading
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