Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

FreshStart 5k | A Running Tradition

by Andrew Mercer

CLE Running/Walking Club and FreshStart 5k Participants,
I wanted to thank you all once again for your efforts and contributions that made our first annual FreshStart 5k an overwhelming success.  Many of you have generously offered your support, feedback, and appreciation of what the race has meant for you.  I’m inspired and amazed at the response [...]

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FreshStart 5k Race Results

by Nancy Rollins, M.S. LCPC, NCC

Well, we went ahead and did it.  We had our first annual FreshStart 5k race and goal setting event on Dec. 31st, 2011 to run full speed into 2012!  Excited to report that we had over 50 participants on the bright, sunny and surprisingly mild December morning.  Thanks again to everyone who helped to make [...]

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2010 Chicago Marathon Reflections

by Nancy Rollins, M.S. LCPC, NCC

I ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. I’ve run over 55 marathons and find that each one carries with it a different story and a different process. The theme for this one has been persevering in the face of obstacles. My right hamstring has been a recent problem that grew worse the [...]

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Iron Man Reflections

by Friend of CLE

Two years ago, CLE hosted a Men’s Only session that involved determining and setting one’s “Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG)”. Having recently experienced my first triathlons, I knew—like we all know—deep down my BHAG. The trouble was, I was too scared to write it down—I was too scared to say the words. My limiting [...]

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The Mother of All Relays- Hood to Coast 2010

by Nancy Rollins, M.S. LCPC, NCC

I had the opportunity and thrill of running the Hood to Coast Relay starting at the Timberline Lodge by Mt. Hood in Oregon. I was part of a team of 12 individuals all over 50 years of age from different parts of the United States. The course was beautiful with many challenging steep [...]

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