Between the freezing cold weather and rain this week, I am truly surprised that I got all of my training runs in. I am really hoping the rest of the winter isn’t like this!Week of 1/5/14-1/11/14Sunday 1/5: Rest day: 30 minutes reflexion yogaMonday 1/6: AM- 6.07 miles easy (9:49 pace), Runner’s core stage 3 level 2, PM- strengthTuesday 1/7: AM- 8 miles on treadmill (9:30 pace), core work, 30 min yogaWednesday 1/8: 4 miles ... Read the Post...
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How to Balance Training and Life
One thing that can be really hard about training for long distance races is fitting it in along with everything else that is going on. Let's talk about how to balance training and life. How to Balance Training and Life Even though I haven’t talked about drinking wine, I typically enjoy a few glasses a week. During my “off-season” I am less concerned about when or how much I would drink. When I am training, I am ... Read the Post...
Raleigh Marathon Training- Week 2
Yesterday marked the end of the second week of training for the Rock n Roll Raleigh Marathon. I read the book “Hanson’s Marathon Method” and am following that concept for my training. It includes a lot of easy days of running, with a long run on tired legs. source My plan is to start training with higher mileage than usual and see how my body adjusts. If I notice its too much for me, I’ll cut it back. Here’s what week 2 ... Read the Post...
Would You Rather? (Running Survey)
A few days ago Cori from Olivetorun posted a “Would you rather?” running survey, so I thought I would chime in with my responses. #1. Would you rather run in a thunderstorm or a snowstorm? Well after my experience running in snow would probably go with thunderstorm. Unless there is active lightning. I don’t mind running in the rain, and I don’t mind running in the cold/snow, but ice and lightning change ... Read the Post...