OMG you guys. After what seemed like the longest week in the world, it’s finally FRIDAY! I have so much to tell you! For a while there I felt like I was running on sad instead of running on happy, […]
As my marathon journey is coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting a lot about what’s transpired over the last 17 weeks. There have been ups and downs — thankfully mostly ups — and the learning curve has been substantial. […]
Can I tell you about my crazy Wednesday? I woke up and met Julie for an early morning 8-miler. I’m starting to believe my life will never revolve around waking up later than 7:30 am ever again. But we did […]
Last week I completed week 11 of marathon training. It wasn’t a stepback week but I was traveling for a family wedding, so unfortunately I cut my miles significantly. But the wedding was phenomenal and I had such a blast […]
I can’t believe it’s been 10 weeks since I started training for the Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon. I remember thinking, “whoa, 18 weeks is a long time.” Because it is! Right?! But 10 weeks have flown by. And if you […]
Happy Tuesday and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In my glory days I would have picked out all of my favorite green articles of clothing and jewelry to wear and head downtown to the St. Patty’s Day parade. Those days are […]
Earlier this week I told y’all my dear friend Noemi would be featured as a guest on Friday to show her take on marathon training. We are training for the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon together and have been doing most […]
Ah, marathon training. The activity I love to hate and hate to love. But mostly love. (Kinda like the treadmill, eh?) This week’s training recap is a bit of a special event. My friend Noemi has graciously offered to share […]
I’m really over winter. I don’t like being cold, the skin on my hands is crispy from lack of moisture, and I’m tired of being tired. Know what else I’m done with? Putting on ten million layers of clothes, plus […]
Last week’s training went well. I’ve significantly dropped my pace and it seems to be working wonders for my energy levels throughout the week. Weekday miles are on the treadmill. I have to get up pretty early in order to […]