Mile 1: Wow it sure is raining hard out here. It didn’t pour the whole time, but it never stopped raining. Mile 2: Running is the best! I can do this forever! That thought came and went throughout the run. Mile 3: What’s that twinge in my foot? Is that a real pain? Just a twinge. Mile 4: That’s the spot where I started the Baltimore marathon! Mile 5: Keep good form. Keep good form. Mile 6: What am I going to make for ... Read the Post...
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Raleigh Marathon Training- Week 3
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...
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...