This week was a nice, slow return to running and CrossFitting. This is the first time in several years that I have been running without races on the horizon. It definitely means that I’m approaching my running differently, but I’m having a great time so. … Read the rest
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Marathon Training Plan Round Up
Training for a half or full marathon is never an easy undertaking; especially if you are starting training in the heat of Summer. But there’s a whole lot of truth to the saying that Fall races are won in Summer. So if you have your sights set on a race that is (hopefully) happening anytime between September and November, now is the time to start considering your training plan.… Read the rest
An Open Letter to my Husband
To my husband,
When we met a decade ago, I honestly never could have imagined where we would be. I’m not usually inclined to state my feelings, and after 10 years I’m so grateful that you don’t hold that against me. … Read the rest
Insane Things Only Runners Understand
This weekend I decided to complete and endurance challenge that entailed running one mile every hour for 24 hours. For fun. And as I was clicking away the hours, I started thinking about what a unique group of people runners are. … Read the rest
Endurance Racing – It’s Going to Hurt
When I tell people that I run marathons for fun, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How much does that hurt?” The answer is simple. It hurts a lot. And it hurts in places you wouldn’t think of. … Read the rest
Running A Virtual Marathon – Weekly Recap – 3.15.20
This was an interesting week to say the least. Tuesday, I finally got the confirmation that my marathon had been cancelled, and just like that I knew there was no way for me to Boston Qualify this season. I knew the email was coming, but reading the words, I had that feeling so eloquently described in Mean Girls.… Read the rest
Hansons Marathon Method Plan – What to Consider
I’m about halfway through week 14 of the Hansons Marathon Method training program, for the second time. The high mileage, the tough workouts, the draining intensity; it’s all catching up to me for sure. I know the cumulative fatigue and physical stress is serving a purpose and making me stronger, but this training plan is not for the faint of heart. … Read the rest
How to Keep Running When You Want to Quit
Endurance running is not an easy sport. Running for multiple hours pushes your body and your mind in ways that can’t be adequately described. There has come a point in every single race that I have run where each step forward is a mental battle between my mind and my body screaming at me to stop, and my heart willing me to continue moving forward. … Read the rest
Running & Mental Toughness – Weekly Recap – 2.2.20
This was another busy week for me. I was out of town all week for work, and had all day meetings. Ugh. Fortunately, I was still able to get in all of my training this week. With all of the travel, and a few unplanned difficulties, this week certainly tested the limits of my mental toughness.… Read the rest
Long Runs with Speed Workouts – Weekly Recap – 1.19.20
I want to start out by saying a huge “thank you” to everyone who sent messages of support and shared my posts last week. That definitely put some more pep in my step. This week felt much better in terms of anxiety levels. … Read the rest