by Marissa Gee | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
HALF & FULL MARATHON TIPS RACE WEEK 1. Don’t do anything new (eating new foods, getting a massage from a new massage therapist, wearing new shoes). 2. Hydrate well the entire week with water, and some electrolyte enhanced sports drinks. 3. Don’t overeat or...
by Marissa Gee | Dec 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Griffith Observatory to Hollywood Sign Route I couldn’t believe how difficult it was to find a mapped out running route to the iconic Hollywood Sign online. After countless hours Googling, checking out hiking and city park websites, and mapmyrun, I finally just...
by Marissa Gee | Oct 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you like pain, that is! If you actually want to get stronger and healthier, you should avoid the “Always Hurt As Much As Possible” Technique. When I was a kid, my dad literally taped a “No Pain, No Gain” bumper sticker to my bedroom mirror so that I...
by Marissa Gee | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most of the time tying on my shoes is the hardest part of my run. The will, sheer will, to get started takes more mental energy than actual physical energy I may expend. I’ll feel powerful and clear headed after my run, but my muddled and exhausted mind...
by Marissa Gee | Sep 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Nine months of pregnancy and three months of recovery, and I am in the worst shape of my life. Literally. I was a competitive athlete from the age of 7, and had always been able to train through injuries and illnesses. So here I am this year, turning 40 and trying to...
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