Here is my confession: I don’t really like to acknowledge my birthday. If I had my way I would let the day go unnoticed each year. I think I started to feel that way when I got into my late 20s and birthdays were no longer fun or exciting. Now, they are just a reminder of the years that are passing by so quickly. Even when I was younger, I was never big on attention and so I didn’t really ever make a big deal out of my ... Read the Post...
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Thinking Out Loud # 20
Happy Thursday! As usual, it’s time for some Thinking Out Loud…aka my weekly random collection of thoughts that don’t go together:) 1. I bet that you guys didn’t know about this added benefit of foam rolling: a serious arm workout. Actually if you have ever foam rolled than you may already know this. I have been spending a lot of time with my foam roller as usual but I think focusing on my calves and hamstrings REALLY ... Read the Post...
The Most Inspiring Part Of The Racing Season
One of the reasons I am glad that I chose to run a late fall marathon is that I am a few steps behind everyone else who has earlier races this season. I had a few extra weeks before I started my training. Hearing about others who were starting to train really got me excited to jump in when it was time. As some of the other runners began doing their really long runs, I became prepared to do my own. And now, the fall racing ... Read the Post...
Philadelphia Marathon Training Week 7
This was a cut back week, and I think I really needed it! Especially knowing what’s coming next week…(a 20 miler next Saturday, hopefully). So here is what went down in week 7: Philadelphia Marathon Training Week 7 Sunday: rest & recovery Monday: Easy 4 miles and core work Tuesday: 7.4 miles: 1 mile warm up, 5 miles @ 8:00, 7:58, 7:55, 7:57, 7:56…8 x 15 second hill repeats (it was smaller hill than ... Read the Post...