This year did not play out at all like I expected when I wrote this post last year around this time. I had some major setbacks last winter, which ultimately led to more success later in the year, I think. I had hopes of running my highest mileage ever and racing all year long; if you have followed my blog throughout this year you will know that did not happen! I learned a lot this year, which will hopefully help me with ... Read the Post...
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Weekly Workout Recap 12/14-12/20
This weekend marked 4 weeks post-marathon, but honestly it feels like my race was 3 months ago. It's important to keep that in perspective though, especially when I start feeling frustrated about where I am mentally and physically with my running. One month is really not that long considering the 4 months of hard training I put in leading up to the race. This was another week of mostly strength and core workouts, with a ... Read the Post...
5 Winter Things + Runfessions
It's been awhile since I joined a Friday Five link-up, but I did participate back when we talked about favorite summer and fall activities, so I thought that winter deserved a little attention this year too. You may know that I am not really a fan of winter, but I am going to try to point out some of the things I do like about this time of year. Baking- There is something about the cold weather that ... Read the Post...
Week Before Christmas Thoughts
Today feels like a good day to catch you all up on some things that have been going on around here, although none of it is related to running. One of these days I will start talking about running again; this is supposed to be a running blog after all. Until then, we can talk about the holidays a bit because that seems to be on everyone's mind! -These are the new obsession in our house. Last week Rob snuck two bags into ... Read the Post...