Up until yesterday, I was really excited to write this post about my week in training. I had been feeling really good, settling into 50 mile weeks and hitting all my paces for speed and tempo workouts. The weather was finally better this week and I didn’t have to run on the treadmill at all. Raleigh Marathon Training Week 4 Week of 1/12/14-1/18/14 Sunday 1/12: Rest day: 60 minutes reflexion yoga Monday 1/13: ... Read the Post...
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15 Random Thoughts During My 15 Mile Run
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...
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...