To Boston and Beyond

My experience covering United 93

Posted September 12, 2008

By Lisa Coble-Krings

The media experience and emotional toll of Sept. 11 was intense, and I worked tirelessly. Here's a glimpse of what it was like for a reporter covering the United 93 crash in Shanksville, Pa. Read this entry

Two marathons, one week

Posted June 16, 2008

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Two marathons and one week, and I'm really getting into this, even the bad stuff. What to do in a runner's crisis. Read this entry

Boston Marathon: Indecision!

Posted April 22, 2008

By Sophia Spencer

Finally arriving at the race I've been waiting for my whole life, but plagued by indecision... What to wear to prevent a "wardrobe malfunction" that could leave me in agony. Read this entry (1 comment)

Oops I ate my run!

Posted March 31, 2008

By Sophia Spencer

Adopting my fellow runners' eating habits is Mt. Everest. I think I'll opt for a less ambitious diet. Why running and gorging on fast food doesn't balance out. Read this entry

The Making of a Mud Babe

Posted March 25, 2008

By Lisa Coble-Krings

"When are you going to run with the nerds again?" What? Run on the trails again?! How I finally realized trail running is not a lost cause. Read this entry (2 comments)

Finding the Motivation

Posted January 31, 2008

By Sophia Spencer

It's 10 degrees outside. My motivation isn't lost-- it's FROZEN! Read this entry

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