Race week is here! The marathon is in 2 days, so I thought I would share what has been going on this week along with some of my race goals. On Wednesday I went for a 3 mile run, and the intention was to wear the outfit I would wear on race day. I was planning to wear shorts and a tank top since it was supposed to be sunny and in the mid 60s at the start. I was considering adding compression socks and arm sleeves which I ... Read the Post...
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BRF Training Week 16…2 more to go!
This was one of those weeks where I really don’t know what I would do without running. It kept me sane throughout a stressful week and was the only consistency I could count on. Here’s how it went: Weekly Recap: Sunday 9/22: Yoga in the park Monday 9/23: 5.29 miles easy (average pace 8:36) Core work. For this run I added in a few faster intervals. I felt good and ran one of my miles in under 8:00. Tuesday 9/24: 8 miles ... Read the Post...
How I Plan My Morning Routine to Fit in an Early Run
Most non-runners cannot comprehend the thought of waking up at 5am to go running before work. Even some runners have a tough time with it. I guess I am lucky because waking up early has always been pretty easy for me (well, not so much in high school or college, but after that). I thought I would share what a typical morning is like. The actual times vary quite a bit based on what time I want to get to work, how much I am ... Read the Post...
My Favorite Running Accessories
Here are some of my favorite running accessories: Garmin Forerunner 405 I am completely addicted to this running watch. Garmin just came out with 2 new watches that have some really cool features, but they’re kind of pricey! Saucony Run Lux Shorts I have two pairs of these. They’re comfortable, have a nice pocket on the side, and don’t squeeze too tight around the waist. Procompression socks These come in lots ... Read the Post...
