Just because I'm not "training" for a race doesn't mean I can just ignore recovery. I was reminded of this at the end of the week as my legs were just dead from strength training, a tempo run, and a long run. Even though my mileage was lower than last week, my body was still adjusting to adding some of these harder workouts back in. I've also come to realize that sometimes my body needs a break for no "logical" reason. I ... Read the Post...
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Race Pace Effort Adjustable Workout
As you probably know, my last marathon was in November and since then I haven't done any races (other than a virtual 10k) and almost all of my runs have been at an easy pace. My mileage has been lower to work around the winter weather and I have pretty much just done whatever pace felt good each day. I've been getting to the point where I want to start varying my paces again (although mother nature likes to get in the way ... Read the Post...
Monthly Check-In: February 2016
We made it to March! The end of February makes me feel like the toughest part of winter is over, so hopefully that means no more snow or ice! (I'm trying to ignore the forecast that is calling for snow on Thursday night...) I wouldn't mind less wind, too, but I don't want to get greedy. As usual I am here to share my progress on my goals now that the month is over. You can read my January check-in ... Read the Post...
My Favorite “Running Uniform”
It's kind of crazy how many pieces of running clothes I have, yet I gravitate toward the same ones whenever they are clean. I definitely prefer my summer running wardrobe to my winter one. The clothes feel like they fit better and it also helps that it doesn't take as long to get dressed. Unfortunately some of my faves are no longer being made, which means I need to try to make them last forever or find something ... Read the Post...