Author Archives: Sarah Burton

Big Race Weekend in the ATX!

First, a disclaimer. I am trying to post this using the WordPress App on my phone. With a toddler, I can never find the time to sit down at the computer, so I thought I would give this a try. … Continue reading

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Goals

No matter what type of runner you classify yourself as, odds are, you have some goal or goals that motivate you as you pursue this endeavor. This past weekend, I strapped on my trusty Timex, laced up my light weight … Continue reading

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My New Dog!

This is my new dog, Misty.  She was rescued from a local animal shelter after being abandoned by her previous owners.  She was heartworm positive and things weren’t exactly looking good for this girl. Dogs with heartworms aren’t usually at … Continue reading

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RunningAhead.com Training Plan

As a follow-up to my last post about the online running log RunningAhead.com, I decided to try out the training plan function. I am coming off of a long break from running that started in mid-December with a pretty rough … Continue reading

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RunningAhead.com

I have kept a running log in some shape or form for the past 15 or so years.  At first, in high school, I wrote workouts down in a simple spiral notebook.  Then, I started buying bound running logs each … Continue reading

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New Year, New Me

I haven’t been blogging lately. You see, I’ve got a good excuse though. I quit my job as an engineer to become a teacher and have been in survival mode since starting my new career last August. Now that I … Continue reading

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Book Review: Relentless Forward Progress

If you read my last post, then you know that my latest obsession is trail running.  More specifically, ultra trail running.  I am intrigued with ultrarunners and ultrarunning and would really like to try my hand at an ultramarathon.  I’ll … Continue reading

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Born Again Trail Runner

Coming from a track and road racing running background, I have never really understood the appeal of trail running.  Several years ago, I ran a 30 kilometer trail race and I found the whole experience extremely frustrating.  My pace was … Continue reading

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MIA

When I started this blog, my head was filled with so many big ideas of things to write about, ideas to share and running adventures to embark on.  Then, as often happens, life got in the way.  No need for … Continue reading

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The Running Streak

I am always looking for extra motivation to maintain a regular running schedule through the winter when the temperatures drop and the days get short.  I live in Texas, so my idea of “cold” is probably laughable to people in … Continue reading

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