As I shared in yesterday's weekly recap, on Saturday I ran a last minute 5k. I had been looking to do a 5k to see where my fitness was, and this one seemed like a good option. I signed up on Friday afternoon, the day before the race! Pre-Race The race didn't start until 10 am which seemed very late. However, I had to drive about 45 minutes to get there, plus pick up my bib, so I figured a later time wasn't so bad. ... Read the Post...
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You Have to Start Somewhere
This week I decided to jump into a 5k at the last minute. I figured I would have to start somewhere! I still hadn't decided on a race but my anxiety about "training" was getting the best of me. I figured the best way to improve in the 5k distance was to actually run some races. The week was not planned around this race (until Friday) so I still did my normal workouts. I'm sure that the regular mileage did not ... Read the Post...
Weekly Wrap: Back in Action
It seems like every time I write a post about a good week of training, a week or two later I've had a set back. Let's hope that last week's running break was the last for a while. This week I was finally back in action! Honestly I've felt a little frustrated with my progress over the past few months. I don't feel like my paces are where they should be and it feels harder than expected to recover from a workout. In ... Read the Post...
The Benefits of a Home Treadmill and Initial Thoughts on the NordicTrack 2950
Ever since I started running regularly back in college I have gone through phases with running on the treadmill. Some years I would run pretty much only on the treadmill, and then I might go three years without stepping foot on one. While treadmill running is not at all the same as running outside, it is certainly better than nothing. When we bought a house 3 years ago and started building a home gym, I started to think ... Read the Post...