Tag Archives: mental health

Relapse

Posted on 23 April 2012 | Monday by

I’m pretty sure I’m relapsing in my depression. At first I thought maybe I was just overwhelmed with marathon training, but I’m still not feeling like myself even after taking a few days off from running. I’ve tried to force … Continue reading →

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How to Become an Ultrarunner in One Year

Posted on 4 April 2012 | Wednesday by

First of all, let’s address the title of this post. I don’t actually recommend attempting to go from zero to 50k in twelve months BECAUSE IT’S REALLY REALLY HARD, but also because you should allow yourself enough time to build … Continue reading →

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Today I Will Do What Others Won’t…

Posted on 30 January 2012 | Monday by

…so tomorrow I can do what others can’t. This has been my motto for the past three months. You see, I have decided to throw myself head-first into ultramarathon training, despite my longest race to date being a half marathon. … Continue reading →

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Better, Stronger, Faster

Posted on 23 December 2011 | Friday by

Better, stronger, faster – and healthier. I am all these things today when I compare Present Lora with 2010 Lora. On October 30, 2010 I reached the highest weight of my life. At 5’7″, the scale cruelly read 206 pounds. That … Continue reading →

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Things I Wish I Wrote (but didn’t): #003

Posted on 30 November 2011 | Wednesday by

The Thing that Keeps You From Doing Great Things – by Matt Frazier at No Meat Athlete. Most Resonating Line: The job of the Resistance is to keep you where you are.  Because where you are is safe, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Losing It

Posted on 20 October 2011 | Thursday by

I’ve been incredibly overwhelmed lately. So overwhelmed, in fact, that I’ve been completely avoiding my blog. Part of the reason is because I have lots of things to write about, and the pressure to deliver (which I place upon myself) … Continue reading →

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16th Annual UPMC Urgent Care Montour Trail 1/2 Marathon

Posted on 13 September 2011 | Tuesday by

This past Saturday, September 10th, I reached a milestone that I never thought I would accomplish. I ran my first half marathon, the 16th Annual UPMC Urgent Care Montour Trail 1/2 Marathon. I completed a 13.1 mile race. If you … Continue reading →

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Dealing with a Disappointing Run

Posted on 13 July 2011 | Wednesday by

Aside from sheer laziness, part of the reason I haven’t been all that eager to post about my two races over the Fourth of July weekend is simply because I was disappointed in my performances. Intellectually I know that every … Continue reading →

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Things I Wish I Wrote (but didn’t): #001

Posted on 9 June 2011 | Thursday by

Body Image and a Reality Check – by Ms. Bitch Cakes. Most Resonating Line: It’s important to remember your body’s main function is not as a physical showpiece. Such a simple statement, but it’s largely unacknowledged – mostly by women. … Continue reading →

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Depression vs. Hormones

Posted on 10 May 2011 | Tuesday by

I am currently in a state of remission. If you were like me, you probably have only heard the term “remission” used in conjunction with describing the prognoses of cancer patients. Until a couple of years ago, I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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