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Welcome to my little piece of quiet. Come on in and have a cup of tea. 7 tips to overcoming intimidation. Intimidation is something I continue to struggle with. Being quiet and reserved, I was always easily overwhelmed and intimidated by loud, pushy, and abrasive people. I had a hard time speaking up and was taken advantage of countless times. A few years ago, I met up with .

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Half Marathon Training- Almost Half Way Through! July 24, 2014. I am using the Hal Higdon Novice 2 plan as it is most in keeping with my life and routine. At this point I am on Week 6 though I will admit it has taken me 8 weeks to get here! The only problem is that, 6 weeks in, I am more daunted by the half-marathon than ever. So, attempts to make this blog active and frequently updated have be.