I really can't believe that I am two days away from marathon #6! Four years ago this weekend was when I toed the line for my first marathon ever, the Philadelphia Marathon. Sadly, I did not blog back then so there was no documentation of my personal experience, however, my friend Alli was blogging at the time and she came with me to the race and posted about it here! Today I am documenting from training reflections for ... Read the Post...
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Route 66 Marathon Training Week 15
I can't believe race week is here! Oddly enough, I haven't been thinking a whole lot about the race, in the way I usually do (aka stressing out about it). So I think that's a good thing. I am hoping to get some thoughts together about this training cycle later this week. But for now, let's recap Route 66 Marathon Training Week 15. Route 66 Marathon Training Week 15 Monday: 4 miles easy, core and hip ... Read the Post...
Route 66 Marathon Training Week 14
Well last week was an interesting one, and I sure was glad it fell during the taper. Traveling for work can really throw a wrench in marathon training, and for those of you who do it all the time, I'm not sure how you manage it. Between working long hours, not sleeping enough, and not eating well, my running was a struggle. I only had 2 short runs on my schedule when I was there, but that meant doing my long run when ... Read the Post...
Baltimore Running Festival Half-Marathon 2015
Well at this point it's been almost 3 weeks since I ran in the Baltimore Half-Marathon. This was my 4th time doing the half, and I also ran the full in 2013. This event will always be special to me because in 2007 the Baltimore Half was my first race ever. It's also the biggest race in Baltimore where I have lived for about 14 years now. That being said, it's not an easy course! There are some tough hills, but the crowd ... Read the Post...