After a week of body pains and random illness, it sure felt great to get back to a routine this week. I noticed that my heart rate was significantly higher during those easy paced runs, so I made sure to take it slow this week to avoid come back too quickly. Returning from illness or … Read More
Happy New Year! As 2019 kicks off, I’m eager to set new running goals, sign up for some races, and create a plan for the new year. But before I do so, I’m going to reflect on the progress that was made this past year 2018 was a pretty well-rounded year in terms of running. … Read More
Each year it feels like time seems to fly by even faster than before, and 2018 certainly felt like it went by in a blink of an eye. But at the same time, 2018 was filled with plenty of running, fitness goals, challenges, changes, consistency and everything in between. Before the New Year begins, I … Read More
There are just 6 weeks left until race day! I can hardly believe it. Marathon training has a way of making time pass even more quickly than usual, and this training season has been no different. Week 14 of marathon training brought a bit lower mileage, but some harder workouts. I entered the week feeling … Read More
Week 13 brought the highest mileage of marathon training thus far, even with a looming injury and a few missed miles! After trying and failing to run a weekly 5 miler due to some random ankle pain, I was pretty nervous heading into the 16 mile long run this weekend. Luckily, my ankle held out … Read More
This past week of marathon training was exactly what I needed to get back in the groove of training again. It’s funny how it gets easier and easier to miss workouts as you start to skip or miss one. The excuses come quickly and my mind puts up much less of a battle after missing … Read More
