As you may know, I came up with a list of goals for 2016 at the start of the year and I check in on them each month. For the past 5 months it's been challenging to really work towards most of these goals due to an injury. Some of my goals were more about forming habits, which I feel like by this point I have accomplished. I decided it was time to think about what I would ... Read the Post...
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Running 6 Miles, Getting a Bike, and Celebrating an Engagement
Last week was an exciting one around here. It included running 6 miles, getting a bike, and celebrating and engagement. Let's get the workouts out of the way first. Last Week's Workouts (Running 6 Miles!) Monday: 3 Miles Plus PT Exercises It's been so dark in the mornings that it's tough to get out the door. I know we change the clocks back in November but I still think it's gonna be a looong ... Read the Post...
Fall Should Mean Marathon Training?
It just doesn't feel like October around here, and that's probably mostly because for the first time since 2010, I am not in fall marathon training. Last weekend seemed like the first big racing weekend of the season and it hit me that I don't have my own race on the horizon. Usually it's Chicago Marathon weekend that gets me inspired and looking forward to my own marathon. So seeing all those amazing PRs left me feeling ... Read the Post...
My Running Shoe Journey This Summer: Back to Where I Started
You may remember that a few months ago I went on a hunt for new shoes, wondering if the Brooks shoes I had worn for almost my entire running career were no longer working for me. The thought maybe pure line was too narrow, the Launches had too much of a heel to toe drop, and I didn't want to go with anything heavier. This led my to my running shoe journey all summer. I started experimenting with the Saucony Kinvaras, but ... Read the Post...
