March 2012 – Resetting Goals and Breaking Records
So while wading through this sea of doubt, we decided to make switch to the half marathon and focus on setting personal records in that distance. That decision didn’t all of a sudden bring back a wave of confidence and swagger. I was still dealing with injuries and training for a marathon usually slows your overall pace at all distances. So the anxiety and frustration lingered up through the morning of the race. It wasn’t until about mile 4 when the pace team and I finished that segment under 30 minutes that I began to feel strong again. In the end, I set a PR (1:39:27) and finished the race in a way that was very competitive and set a new milestone in my running career. Being near the top of my age bracket, gender and overall classifications in the half marathon was the spark I needed to feel passionate about running again.
I also want to share for fun in this will post a list of lists that Angela compiled. It breaks out the top restaurants, coffee shops, lounges/bars, ethnic cuisine and brunch places around the Buckhead Atlanta area. We stuck to places that we both have decided are great and shared experiences at over the past few years. Each list is in no particular order. Also, please feel free to comment in any additions as you see fit. Oh, and one more thing, check out Game of Thrones if you haven’t already. Awesome!Atlanta Top 10 Lists:
RESTAURANTS
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COFFEE SHOPS
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LOUNGES/BARS
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Cibo e Beve
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Octane
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Cosmo Lava
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Murphy’s
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San Fran Coffee
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Holeman & Fitch
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Bistro Niko
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The Library
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Prohibition
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Local Three
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Condessa
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Ormsby’s
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Bacchanalia
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Inman Perk
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Leon’s Full Service
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Parish
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Java Vino
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Brickstore
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Barcelona
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Java Monkey
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Mansion
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Anis
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Atlanta Coffee
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The Family Dog
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Restaurant Eugene
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Empire State S
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Intermezzo – Midtown
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Portofino
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Steady Hand
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Fado
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ETHNIC CUISINE
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BRUNCH
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Nan
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Murphy’s
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Com
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Urban Pl8
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Swapna
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Highland Bakery
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Tuk Tuk
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Rosebud
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Harmony
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The Flying Biscuit
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Canton House
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Sun in My Belly
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Quoc Huong
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Parish
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Niramesh
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Gilbert’s
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Little Cuba
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Crepe Revolution
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Sufi’s
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Einstein’s
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"Richard Bakare", Endurance, Fatigue, Fitness, Marathons, Performance, Physical Training, Running