As the mileage increases each week during my 25k training plan, the rest day at the end of the week becomes more and more exciting. When training began, I had to rearrange a lot of runs due to a big snow storm and found myself completing much less intense cross training workouts. My legs didn’t … Read More
The beginning of a new training plan always brings ambitious goals and optimistic thoughts about running. There is nothing like the feeling of a fresh new slate, knowing that training can be anything you make of it. As I eagerly crank out my first few weeks of this training plan, the new miles bring upon … Read More
As my excitement to begin a new training plan builds (only two more days!), I am finding myself more and more motivated to run. Times like these – at the beginning of a new training plan when you’re feeling really strong – are easy to get out the door. Excitement is high, so finding motivation … Read More
Since I started running 7 years ago, I have placed in only one race. That race was a small, local 10k put on to raise money for the community. During this race, I pushed myself to paces that felt ridiculously uncomfortable. Upon finishing, I surprised myself with a personal best and 1st place finish in … Read More
As spring racing season looms on the horizon, I am finding myself feeling optimistic. The feeling that comes just before a new training plan begins is always one of my favorites. Prior to each training plan, I feel fresh, excited, and ambitious. As each new running season begins, my hope is to accomplish new goals, … Read More
Winter is undoubtedly the toughest time of year to maintain fitness. Whether or not you live in a cold environment, the increasing darkness is tough. Motivation is significantly harder to come by when it’s dark on your way to work in the mornings, and then dark again when you return. The lengthy darkness certainly does … Read More
