I always used to think that on the days I wasn't running or working out that I should be eating less. Maybe so in some cases, but I think its more important to listen to your body. I have actually found that I get really hungry on my rest days now. If you think about it, this kind of makes sense. If one day I go out and run 22 miles and burn 1,800 calories just running, then the following day my body is going to be ... Read the Post...
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Training Flashbacks
Have you ever had a training run bring back memories of a previous one? This happened to me big time last weekend, as I ran my last long run before the Philadelphia Marathon. I actually kind of like when this happens, because it gives you something to compare your current training to and can sometimes put things in perspective. Let me explain more.... The Philadelphia Marathon was my very first marathon in 2011. I had ... Read the Post...
MIMM: Weekend Highlights
Another weekend has come and gone, and I thought I would check in today and share some of the highlights from the weekend. It wasn't a particularly good or bad weekend, but there are some things worth sharing, so here we go! We had ZERO trick or treaters on Halloween! We usually only have a few, but since it was on a Friday I expected more kids to come through. I heard some kids outside but none of them came to our ... Read the Post...
Philadelphia Marathon Training Week 11
Three weeks of training to go which means the taper has officially begun! I have to say I am pretty relieved to have made it to this point. Even though the past 11 weeks has gone quickly, I can tell my body has come close to its breaking point. Let's talk about how Philadelphia Marathon Training Week 11 went. Philadelphia Marathon Training Week 11: Sunday: Rest. 90 minutes hot yoga. A day of ... Read the Post...