Carrie Coppernoll chronicles her training for the...

Tracking the trek to the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon


  • Post-race let-down

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Tue, Jun 11, 2013

    Do you see this otter? This is me. In March, I did the Rock’n'Roll Half Marathon in Dallas.

  • Downtown Dash 5K will boost beautification

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Tue, May 28, 2013

    Here’s some information that just came out from Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc.: The fifth annual Downtown Dash 5k presented by St.

  • My first time to wear red socks

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Apr 29, 2013

    Whenever I run, I like to be as incognito as possible. We’re talking border-line ninja.

  • Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon registration caps set

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Mar 25, 2013

    In case you were wondering, here’s how registration stands for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.

  • Oklahoma City Zoo prepares to resurrect 5k

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Feb 18, 2013

    Runners will soon have the chance to participate in a sanctioned run in one of the most beautiful places in the city.

  • It's too cold. Seriously.

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Jan 14, 2013

    I’m at my desk, which is, you know, indoors. I’m freezing.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary girls running club in Oklahoma City

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Sun, Jan 6, 2013

  • Picking my next race

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Dec 31, 2012

    After having such an awesome race in Tulsa, I’m eager to get going on my next run.

  • Running in the snow?

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Wed, Dec 26, 2012

    Apparently, people can run in the snow. I would not know this from first-hand experience because I am a huge wimp who’s terrified of slipping and falling and laying stranded somewhere awkward until a random passer-by stops and calls 911.

  • Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon registration costs go up soon

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Tue, Dec 18, 2012

    I know, I know. The holidays are crazy. If you’re like me, you probably have been slacking like the slackiest of slackers when it comes to your running schedule because you just – for the love of God!

  • Another reason to love Ziggy Marley

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Dec 17, 2012

  • Jogging strollers recalled

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Thu, Dec 13, 2012

    The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has issued a recall for the Baby Jogger City Versa strollers.

  • And then winter came

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Dec 10, 2012

    I have lots of favorite excuses for not running, but bad weather is one of my absolute favorites.

  • Giving my news shoes a test run

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Fri, Nov 30, 2012

    I took my new shoes out for a test run this morning. It was awkward.

  • My love-hate relationship with the Williams Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Thu, Nov 29, 2012

    OK, Tulsa. I’ll admit it. I was super mad at you.

  • Charity hosts athletic equipment drive

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Thu, Nov 1, 2012

    It’s time to be honest with yourself. Are you really ever going to play hockey again?

  • John Marshall High School hosts first 5k

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Mon, Oct 1, 2012

    Check out these fun times at John Marshall High School. The school hosted its inaugural 5K recently.

  • Junior League plans Norman 5k

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Wed, Sep 26, 2012

    If you love running in costume … The Junior League of Norman is excited to announce the 6th Annual Monster Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 3, 2012.

  • River run set for noon Friday

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Wed, Sep 19, 2012

    Want to get sweaty in the middle of the day? Me too! Check out this cool event Friday: The OKC Boathouse Foundation and runhers women’s association is partnering to celebrate National Run@Work Day, which encourages companies to take part in leading healthier and more active lifestyles in the...

  • That went well: running at pace

    Carrie Coppernoll | Published: Thu, Sep 13, 2012

    This morning a friend and I headed out to the Oklahoma River trails, and I achieved a big goal.



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Carrie Coppernoll chronicles her training for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.


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