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Me, Brother, & Mama- post-race. AY!

Illinois Marathon - 3:41:14

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I didn't plan on going further uptown than I've ever been before on today's long run. I typically like to run in a long straight line south because I get really irritated with twisting and turning routes. Maybe my feet pointing me north today was my subconscious acknowledging the fact that this will be my last week as a resident of uptown Manhattan! Better make use of this time to see the things I've been meaning to see... I'm so excited to move to Brooklyn, by the way!

So anyway, after trailing a guy running with his dog unleashed (adorable), I found myself in the Cloisters, which was really disorienting for some reason. I don't know, I was so confused by how a space like this existed in the middle of Washington Heights? Anyway, the spring flower photos are trite and cliche, but the blossoms had me in awe, and seriously distracted for a good two miles.

I thought I'd try to navigate a nearby trail before some shady figures warded me off. I made my way back to civilization, ran to Jersey via the George Washington one last time (who knows when I'll be this far up north again), and finished off my route on Riverside.

Two more long runs before we begin to taper — crazy! Is this really happening??? 

PS, follow me on Instagram @jeankkim

#jeankim #nyc #illinois marathon #training #running #spring #cloisters

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Bit Timer — a sexy app for interval training. Bookmarking this here for later...

#jeankim #nyc #running #bit timer #ios app #intervals

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R.I.P

Onto the next one.. 

#Running #Mizuno #Run #Running in Chicago

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This works until March 31st. GET ON IT!

Soldier Field 10 Mile COUPON

Save $5 by using the following code:  S12CHEERMB

Click HERE to register.

Thanks Mic.

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Speaking of my brother.. 

Today’s results may have landed me a new job.  

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MAMA'S GOT A NEW PAIR OF SHOES-

Nothing like a new pair of running shoes and some nice weather to get you stoked on training.. (Special thanks to my brother for the Roadrunner Sports VIP hookup!) 

#Nike Frees #Running shoes #running #running in chicago #Frees #Neutral Shoes #Nike #Nike Running

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Come to mama.

Man-of-the-moment Jeremy Lin looking fresh in BLACK APPLE’s Goldfinger jacket

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I tried syncing my Nike+ GPS with Path on my 16 miler yesterday and it sucked up power so much that my battery died around 11 miles (and I started out at 100%). Nevertheless, it was a beautiful day to run across the GW, albeit windy. Ran back over from Jersey down to Central Park's Jackie O Reservoir and had flashbacks to Miranda training for the marathon in Sex and the City, ha. 

#jeankim #nyc #running #marathon training #george washington bridge #central park

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Ran about 5 mi with the Bridgerunners last night! It was my first time running the Willy B. My mind was buzzing, and my legs felt like cement the entire freaking time, but hey, I made it back in one piece. Felt good to run with other people for once... Thx all for pushing me. Last night was a pretty good example of running as meditation... so much noise in my head at first, but it all quieted down by the time we returned to Bowery Stadium and munched on coconut popsicles.

#jeankim #nyc #bridgerunners #running #meditation

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Um, hello? I need that summer waist back. I don't even remember dressing like this to go running — IT'S BEEN SO LONG.

#jeankim #nyc #SUMMER 2011

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GEAR-

North Face running Super Sale Alert: Get it here for $67.

#North Face #Northface #Running Jacket #North Face Sale

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Because it scares me every single time.

Friends who aren't runners will often look at me like I just admitted to killing a baby when I tell them how much I ran last weekend. I can barely run one mile, they'll tell me. But, I still consider myself a novice at this running thing, and make it clear that I am equally as shocked. I still can't believe I ran 13 miles the other weekend. And I'm scared as hell just thinking about having to get a 15 miler in this weekend.

Lately, that seems to be my main motivation for running —  because it scares me every single time. I'm scared I won't be able to finish the mileage I set out to complete. I'm scared I'll injure myself, or make existing weaknesses worse. I'm scared other runners will think I look silly in passing. I'm scared of judgment when I tweet or blog about my mileage and time — that it won't be considered "fast" or "good" or "whatever" enough.

These are the very thoughts that win on days I deliberately choose not to run. But on days I consciously fight them and take a few steps outside, the fear subsides, and I just do my thing. Talk about release and relief... By the time I'm home, I've squashed those fears, paid gratitude to my body for doing what it just did, and am one run closer to self-realization. 

#jeankim #nyc #whyirun #running #clearly still a n00b

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Trying very hard to make morning runs become habit again...

#jeankim #nyc #morning run

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Proposed miles for the week:

Tues: 3

Wed: 7

Thurs: 4

Sat: 15

29 total. Better stock up on that whole wheat pasta, nah mean?

#jeankim #nyc #running #kill me now

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This week in miles

Proposed: 24 

Actual: 20

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Running scenes. So far so good, in terms of logging my necessary miles for the week. I'm feeling pretty damn wiped out this morning from last night's 7 miler... Let's just say I need to re-prioritize stretching thoroughly before and after, as well as making sure to eat an hour before heading out. What's your pre-workout snack of choice?

#jeankim #nyc #run #marathon training