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...
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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...
Dark Mornings and Fall Running
This was the first week that it really felt like fall with the cooler weather and darker mornings. I feel like it was just yesterday when I was anxious for summer running and the sun rising early but it feels like I was never really able to take advantage of that as I was dealing with this injury. I have been enjoying the cooler weather, though. It's been in the 50s most mornings which is pretty much ideal I ... Read the Post...