It took me a few years to realize that if I wanted to be a lifelong runner, I was going to have to do more than just run. It sure seems contradictory though, doesn’t it? At times it can frustrating that we can’t just increase our mileage to become a better runner. But, more often than … Read More
Today begins a new week, and brings to a close the fourth week of 25k training. This week took some rearranging, but I still managed to get all the workouts in. We had a mix of beautiful spring weather combined with a weird winter snow/rain storm partway through the week this week. The spring weather … Read More
Prior to beginning my 25k training plan a few weeks ago, I spent the month of January cross training. While I had a few 4 mile runs in there, this month was designated mostly for indoor workouts. Since there is no gym nearby, I needed to find some at home workouts that would make me … Read More
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start training for spring races. When I look outdoors and see more and more snow piling up, it really doesn’t seem like the green grass is every going to show again. Each year I have to double check my calendar around this time because I’m always … Read More
Despite all of the failures that came this past year, I’d say one of my favorite successes has been finding and creating so many new workouts. While looking through my training log from the past 12 months, I am remembering all the best workouts I tried, especially before marathon training, and I’m eager to get … Read More
Happy Wednesday! It’s really unbelievable that there’s only one Wednesday left of 2017. Is it just me or does it feel like this year just started?! As it gets colder outside I start focusing more on at home strength workouts rather than cardio sessions. I love taking advantage of the cold months and using this … Read More
