Featuring: Rail Trail Chicks

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l to r - Jen, Jill, Carrie, Kim, Stacy & Jess




I talk about these fine ladies enough, so I thought I would feature them so my readers can get to know my girls a little better.  If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be out there on those freezing mornings taking on the long runs. 

Jess w/ her adorable kiddos

First up is Jess.  If you’ve been following for a while, you know that Jess and I trained for and ran the Maine Marathon together.   She has two adorable kids and a runner husband as well.  Actually, Joe, runs with Ward and my brother-in-law, Wade. 

LL Bean 10K - July 2011


Name: Jessica

Who/what inspires you to run? My husband, Joe

LL Bean 10k - July 2011
What is your best training tip?  Listen to your body. Know when to take a break.

Rail Trail 1/2 Marathon - June 2011


What is your favorite post run indulgence? Coffee by the wood stove

2012 Race Plans: Trail running and maybe a second marathon

Maine Marathon - Oct 2011
Favorite Distance to Run: One mile  (Of course!! She won the 1-mile at the Race The Runways last April and walked  away with a cash prize.)  

l to r: Joe, Jess, Ward, Jen, Jill, Wade - the girls 1st 1/2 marathon - Maine 1/2 Oct 2010

Comments

  1. AmyJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    What a great idea! I don't know where I would be without my running partners! I might borrow this idea for a blog post sometime if that's ok?

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  2. Jamie @ couchtoironwomanJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love this post!  What a great idea to feature each of your training buddies!  I asked my husband (my training partner) if he would consider writing a guest post and after reading this I definitely want him to!

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  3. JenJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Jamie - that would be fantastic!  I'd love to read about the husband training partner's point of view.  Hmmm....now maybe I need my hubby to write a post!  

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  4. JenJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Oh my, Amy - please do!!!!  Training partners are incredible.  I wish I could run with them more than 1x a week!

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