Tag Archives: running

The Joys of the Runner’s High ~

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Jodi

 Or why you should Run Like A Dog Ah the runner’s high, the wonderful reward earned when one runs enough to change the chemical balance in their brains and trigger the pleasure/reward center, thus giving the runner feelings of happiness … Continue reading →

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Relay for Life

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Jodi

Well sometimes you get gift you didn’t ask for: Which is good becuase sometimes you need them. They come like a kick in the butt to get you motivated, out of the blue to shake things up a little, or … Continue reading →

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I knew there had to be a reason the dogs need a musher!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jodi

In this quote by Franz Stampfl, noted athletic coach credited with pioneering the system of Interval Training, I find the reason for my being out there. Cause if you read my post: Top 10 reasons I LOVE my Dogs!!! You … Continue reading →

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That’s My Body and I’m Sticking With It!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jodi

So I ran a 45:35.4 on the Opera Fairbanks ‘Run of the Valkyries’ 8K. 9:10 minute miles are nothing to write home about, but were still enough to earn me 4th in my age class. And the best part, I … Continue reading →

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What has kept me from Blogging Lately? & why Fires still freak me out

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Jodi

No longer complaining about the mud and muck of break up, summer is officially in full swing. Summer a short and manic season in Alaska full of non-stop daylight and the distinctive smell of DEET. And even though we are … Continue reading →

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Invest in Yourself

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jodi

-or, “my justification for splurging on great gear” -alternately “lesson learned from my amazing mom” As soon as the last of the snow melts, the river ice breaks up and start flowing, and the dog yard’s spring mud dries up … Continue reading →

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