A Good Race

by Clara Grandt June 25, 2012

 A good race is really so relative.  I’m looking forward to have a good race at the USA Half Marathon Championships in Duluth, MN this weekend, June 16th.  However, when I say, I am looking forward to a good race, who knows what that means for me?  The point is, a good race can mean so many things to different people, even at different times.Many times I have gone into a race with very objective thoughts of what a good race would be.  I have a time goal, a place goal, and being competitive, I don’t think I’ll ever not have those objec...

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An Unexpected Inspiration

by Clara Grandt May 24, 2012

There are quite a few people that are inspiring to me.  Anyone that accomplishes something big or goes for huge goals without any holding back can be easily inspiring.  There are names in distance running like Deena Kastor, Shalane Flanagan, and Desiree Davila, to give a few examples that show top levels of dedication and hard work paying off.  Then there are the people in our everyday personal lives that are inspiring… my coach, teammates, my mom…  and I’ve even been inspired by my little sister, lately.I went to visit my hometown recently to ...

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Spring Running

by Clara Grandt April 20, 2012

A few weeks ago, on a perfectly cool and sunny morning, I remember meeting with my coach, Sean, and he said to me that he thinks God gives us a break with days like these.  I had to agree.  I had just finished a great run that morning, not because I did anything more accomplishing or special than any other morning, but because I had simply let worries aside and enjoyed the beautiful day that was beginning. The weather in West Virginia has been nearly perfect for running this spring, and every run feels like a blessing.  I’ve been trying new trails and really...

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Gate River Run 15K National Championships - Mizuno Women Place 5 In The Top 15

by Ron Wayne March 14, 2012

Mizuno Racing Team Members Run Well At The USATF National 15K Championships

Antonio Vega competes For The First Time In Over A YearJacksonville, FL, March 10, With over 17,000 runners competing, the Gate River Run is the largest 15K in the United States and the race served as the 2012 USATF National 15K Championships.   There were 10 Mizuno Racing Team Members competing in a very competitive field.  Placing 4th in the women's division was new MRT member, Lindsey Scherf, in a personal best time of 51:08.  Clara Grandt was 7t...

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My Kind of Fun!

by Clara Grandt February 20, 2012

These past few weeks have been a completely different post-marathon experience than Boston.  After Boston, I tried to tell myself I was recovering just fine, but I wasn’t.  I was physically broken down and mentally exhausted.  This time, I’m eager and ready to take on new goals and improve.  I have been looking forward to these new goals since I crossed the finish line in Houston.  I did take time off, but since I’ve started up again, I’ve felt more like I’m building on something instead of rebuilding. With my body and mind ...

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