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Magnolia’s Comeback: A Return to Long Distance Racing

Magnolia’s Comeback: A Return to Long Distance Racing

Magnolia Posted by Magnolia on October 23, 2019 2 Comments

Magnolia’s relaxed first “race” since her caboose joined the family

We’ve all heard the stories of the notorious course cutters in our beloved running communities – those runners who fabricate literal shortcuts to the finish line, bypassing fellow runners along the way and skipping altogether the inherent trials and tribulations borne of an honest race effort. As with most things in life, there are no true shortcuts in running and there is no instant gratification. Success demands grit, determination, consistency, and perseverance. But life doesn’t always allow for that singular focus many of us once enjoyed with our favorite pastime. Our priorities shift, sometimes incrementally and sometimes dramatically, sometimes by choice and sometimes by circumstances outside of our control.

Not too long ago, my own shift in priorities landed me in unfamiliar territory, and I had somehow become an unstructured, infrequent runner (gasp!). If you try to return to the sport you love after a lengthy break, as I am doing, you’ll have to regain the physical conditioning you once took for granted; your body must be able to handle the demands of a training program. We all know how daunting it is to get back into peak running shape after taking off a few weeks or even a few months. Try three years!

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Categories: Running + Life, Training & Racing
Tags: balance, gratitude, magnolia bio, mantras, miscarriage, Peloton, positive attitude, running while pregnant
Introducing Magnolia!

Introducing Magnolia!

Magnolia Posted by Magnolia on April 22, 2019 5 Comments

Smiling female runner poses with finisher medal after the New York City MarathonHey y’all! Magnolia here, hailing from the great state of Louisiana where mosquitoes, humidity, and oppressive heat reign supreme! While I am new to Salty Running — at least a newbie in this more public role, rather than my usual stance as a lurker — I am definitely not new to running. My very first run, a five-miler with my dad, happened at the tender age of six and I’ve been running ever since. Not like Forrest Gump’s non-stop running, but relatively speaking, I’ve used running as my preferred outlet for exercise and stress relief for a couple of decades now.  It’s a cheap way to clear my head, celebrate my inner me, and sweat out any naysaying anxiety.

I have run three marathons (trained for four, but caught the flu mere days before the other race and had to pull out), numerous halfs, and countless 5Ks and 10Ks. Note to the Salty readers out there: with very few exceptions, I do not win any of these races … and I am totally cool with that. I consistently race in the top third of the pack, far behind the leaders, but firmly within the “I’m pushing past my comfort level” zone.

I am a wife, mom of three, and full-time attorney who struggles daily to strike the right life-balance. Since having kids, I find I don’t seek out races as often I once did; now I may only race a few times a year. I’d like to proclaim this is quality over quantity, but it’s honestly just a function of what fits into my hectic family schedule. I often think that I should have time management down to a fine art by now. Sadly, I do not.

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Tags: magnolia bio, time management
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