The Charles Street 12 was held over Labor Day weekend this year, after being held in early August the two previous years. I think we were all hopeful for cooler temps for this race with it being closer to fall, but the Baltimore summer humidity still lingered. Otherwise, it was a great event once again! I ran this race last year and you can read my recap here. This time around I felt like I was in much different shape ... Read the Post...
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LDW and Route 66 Marathon Training Week 5
A Tuesday that feels like a Monday? I'll take it. I hope those of you who also had yesterday off enjoyed a nice long weekend! I decided not to post yesterday so I'm catching up today with my recap of Week 5. Monday: 5 miles easy, hip and core exercises. It was really hot and humid out, and this was following my 10k on Saturday and 10 miler on Sunday, so I kept it super slow. Tuesday: 6 ... Read the Post...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
I was recently contacted by My Protein to try and review a few of their products. Along with this, I was asked to write an article for their blog. You can check that out here: Three Ways to Incorporate Strength Training for Runners. In general, I try to stick to natural foods, but I do believe there is a place for protein powders in an otherwise well-rounded diet. I tend to make smoothies immediately after a long run, ... Read the Post...
Runners are a Little “Different”
Lately I have been saying how I never want summer to end, but I think this week the weather has led me to possibly change my mind. It feels like we are having some of the worst weather of the season lately. I've felt thirsty all day long (which may also have to do with still getting over this cold...more on that later) and I have found that drinking Nuun All Day in the afternoon has helped with this alot more than ... Read the Post...