Marathon training can be time consuming in general, but the peak weeks can feel overwhelming as our mileage reaches a point that pushes most of us close to our limits. Besides the running alone we may also struggle to find the time to fit in our strength training/core work, foam rolling and other recovery activities, while trying to get enough sleep and eat well. Here are some tips to survive these weeks of training- and ... Read the Post...
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Marathon Race Recovery Weeks
The past two weeks were all about recovery from my marathon. Well, they should have been. However, it wasn't all just about race recovery. I took the first week off from running (and all exercise) and also fought off a stomach bug. The second week I started easing back into some light workouts. Let's take a look at how these marathon race recovery weeks played out. Marathon Race Recovery Week 1 I was planning to ... Read the Post...
Potomac River Run Marathon Race Recap
On October 2nd I ran my first marathon in 6 years: the Potomac River Run Marathon in DC. Over the 6 years of not marathoning, I was dealing with injuries, had a baby, and then there was COVID. In the spring after I got vaccinated I became optimistic about a fall race. However, with an unvaccinated 2 year old I didn't feel great about traveling or taking him to a big event. So I found this small race that was about an hour ... Read the Post...
Pre-Race Marathon Training Cycle Reflections
I'm writing this a few days before my marathon, and am planning to publish it a few days after my race happens. During this last week of the taper I've had a lot of thoughts about my marathon training cycle. I wanted to take some time to write down all my thoughts before my race even happens. Because no matter what happens this weekend, I want to appreciate what went well and learn from the things I could have done ... Read the Post...
