Author Archives: beebold1

Training Team Intro

Posted on August 28, 2014 by beebold1

I am Mel, your coach for the next few months.  I’m a Fleet Feet Training Team (FFTT) alumna and I LOVE to share my love of this sport with all I can.   A little about me:  I’m a 40-something yo, … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Coach: Positive Attitude Required

Posted on March 23, 2014 by beebold1

If you spoke to anyone I have run with or have coached over the last several years, they would generally say I am a positive encouraging person.  For the most part, that is true.  There are times, though, it can … Continue reading →

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My First Marathon: Marine Corps Marathon 2010

Posted on February 10, 2014 by beebold1

Originally written November 9, 2010 I survived. It was great but it was TOUGH! I already knew from the course map and elevation chart, miles 1-3 and 6-8 were pretty much constant inclines, so I was determined to pace myself and … Continue reading →

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Running in a Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 9, 2014 by beebold1

I’ve seen the term “polar vortex” thrown around a few times recently in regards to the weather here in Misery (aka Missouri, but right now “Misery” seems to fit).  We had a nearly crippling snow storm earlier this week that … Continue reading →

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Character Building

Posted on February 2, 2014 by beebold1

Today was a training run at one of the tougher parks the training team uses.  You either love Queeny or you hate it, but you ALWAYS respect it.  Today was no exception. My morning started about 5 minutes before my … Continue reading →

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The Start of the Insanity

Posted on January 27, 2014 by beebold1

I won’t get into why I decided to start running in the first place, that’s a story for another time.  Instead, this is about my first steps and how a simple 5k led me to become the (Marathon) Maniac I … Continue reading →

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