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...
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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...
Running in the Snow
Last night we got a few inches of snow in Baltimore. Growing up in New York, I am used to getting a decent amount of snow in the winter. Since living in Maryland I have learned that this state is not as accustomed to snow storms, and it seems like the whole state pretty much shuts down for a few inches. Whenever there is even a threat of snow, schools close. (I’m exaggerating, but not really). I don’t think ... Read the Post...
Plans and Goals for 2014
I hope everyday had a good New Years Eve! Unless you’re living under a rock, you have probably seen plenty of New Years Resolution talk all over the internet. Most years I don’t make official resolutions…but more general intentions for the year. I think the last time I actually wrote down specific goals and worked on them all year was in 2008. To be honest, I feel like I do pretty well with my lifestyle, but I can always ... Read the Post...