Category Archives: running

Fanstastic Sunday in Beirut

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Today was a fantastic Sunday in Beirut. My day started bright and early (6:45am) with a 9.5 mile run. The weather was spectacular and at the end of my run I was greeted by a view of the snow-capped mountains … Continue reading →

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I Run Brooklyn.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

No, this is not turning into a running blog, but I had to write about my best run ever! I just bought a new pair of running shoes yesterday and though I could attribute it to that, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Run.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

This morning I got up and ran. 6 miles. My first “long run” since the half marathon. Summer break is just starting and I REALLY just wanted to sleep in. But I got up. (An hour later than planned, but … Continue reading →

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May: A Month of Accomplishments

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

May turned out to be a month of big accomplishments for me. First, I ran my first half marathon (which I started training for back in February) in the desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan. Originally I had planned to run … Continue reading →

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Beirut: Not a Haven For the Athletically Minded

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Since I arrived in Beirut last August and began training for a 10K and then later a half marathon, I have run over 300 miles. All of those miles have been outside, either on the Corniche, at AUB, or some … Continue reading →

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10 Miles in Beirut

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Last year my most popular post was one where I ranted about Beirut not being a great place for athletically minded people. I guess everyone loves a good rant and I appreciated all of the supportive comments, but . . … Continue reading →

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Photos from My 10K Race

Posted on November 7, 2010 by

Just before starting the race. Hardee’s . . . Just what I want to think about eating while I’m running 10K. The kids doing the 3K race. Almost there! My friend Kim making her way to the finish line. The … Continue reading →

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Beirut Marathon

Posted on November 6, 2010 by

So who’s running in the marathon tomorrow? I am! Well, the 10K actually, but as I’ve learned in Beirut if you’re running any of the races that take place on the day of the marathon you SAY you’re running in … Continue reading →

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