This was a cutback week, and it felt like I ran so much less than in other training weeks! Part of the reason was because I did my hardest workout of the week on Monday. That feels so long ago now! It was kind of nice to get it done with and then take it easy the rest of the week. This schedule won't usually work for me, so it was nice to have the option to move things around this week. Weekly ... Read the Post...
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Frederick Half-Marathon Training Week 3
Week 3 of training for the Frederick Half-Marathon is complete! As my long run reached 10 miles, I now really feel like I am actually half-marathon training. The workouts are tough but still very manageable! Let's take a look at this week of training. Weekly Run Down: Frederick Half-Marathon Training Week 3 Monday: Strength TrainingTuesday: RestWednesday: 5 miles with 8 x 400s + Core WorkThursday: 3 Miles + ... Read the Post...
End of Winter Runfessions
We are SO close to March that I can almost smell the fresh spring air! Ok, well not really, because more than likely we will have another month of wintery weather. But the worst of the winter is over for most of us! Since it's the last Friday of the month and the end of winter, it's time for Runfessions! Winter Running To be honest, I have sort of enjoyed winter running this year. There are a few reasons of this. ... Read the Post...
What Makes Stroller Running So Challenging? (Besides Pushing Extra Weight!)
Whenever a runner hears about stroller running, they typically think of the challenges that pushing extra weight can add. I think that most runners, whether or not they have ever run with a stroller, can imagine that this would be harder than regular running. I've been running with a stroller for 8 months and I have learned that there are many challenges to running with a stroller that have nothing to do with the extra ... Read the Post...