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Crosscut By 2: All over but the runner's high
In which our intrepid columnist makes it to the Seattle Marathon, nearly outruns two old ladies, keeps pace (for awhile) with a barefoot guy, and still has complaints about the race.
Monte Enbysk
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Seattle Marathon course saves the worst (and hilliest) for last
Crosscut By 2: With the big race two days away, a veteran participant previews the course, and the pain, that lies ahead.
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Four tips for handling marathon week
Crosscut By 2: Carbo-loading? Last-minute training? And what about Thanksgiving dinner? How to deal with the Seattle Marathon pre-race jitters.
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A decade of slow running: My most memorable moments
Crosscut By 2: As this year's Seattle Marathon training winds down, our columnist looks back on his 16 marathons and 10 years of serious running.
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Crosscut By 2: Peak Week for the Seattle Marathon
My training regimen dictates that this week is the most intense before the big race.