Since running the Mountain 2 Beach Marathon back in early June, I have been enjoying running in a new way. I used to train for things and then when the race was over, I would full on stop running. I was all in or all out. Recently, I’ve been learning my need for running, regardless…… Continue reading Running Update
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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2022 Race Recap
My second marathon is in the books and after a few days since running it, I’m ready to recap it! I ran the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon June 5th. I chose this course because it is a net downhill and it was relatively local to where we live. I was hoping to chase down a…… Continue reading Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2022 Race Recap
3 Days Before Marathon Thoughts
Marathon day is just a few short days away! I’m feeling excited, ready and nervous. A pretty standard trio of feelings for me leading up to a big race. This training cycle as a whole has been very solid. It’s been unique in the sense that I only ran 5 days a week with one…… Continue reading 3 Days Before Marathon Thoughts
Marathon Training: Recap #3
And just like that, the third phase of training is complete! This phase of training was another solid one. Workouts were a bit of a mixed bag but worked on rolling with it even when they did not match the plan on paper. Long runs also had to get creative with different routes and days…… Continue reading Marathon Training: Recap #3
Marathon Training Recap #2
Phase 2 of training is in the books! This phase of training has been solid and I am at the point where things are coming together. I am feeling strong and steady. The miles have bumped up a bit and I had my highest weekly mileage of 52 miles and my longest long run of…… Continue reading Marathon Training Recap #2
Marathon Training Recap #1
It has been a while since I’ve trained for a race, but I am excited to officially be in my marathon training build for the Mountain 2 Beach Marathon in Ventura, CA. Officially 12 weeks out from race day! I am taking a more conservative approach to training this time around. My coach/husband, is giving…… Continue reading Marathon Training Recap #1
2021 Summer Reflection
Somehow this summer went by in the blink of an eye. In a lot of ways I was expecting a slow, long summer since we didn’t have much going on, but it still seemed to fly by nonetheless. A year ago, I reflected on how hard, yet beautiful last summer was. You can read more…… Continue reading 2021 Summer Reflection
10 Things To Do Week Leading Up to the Marathon
This is the week. Marathon week. As promised, this is the final post in my Marathon Wednesday Series. This post was originally going to be a compilation of marathon inspiration from interviews I gathered from people who have completed marathons, but life happens and that idea never happened. So instead, I am sharing a few…… Continue reading 10 Things To Do Week Leading Up to the Marathon
Marathon Training Tips
So you want to run a marathon, but you have no idea where to start? Then, you are in the right place. I am going to break down my training to give you some tips and inspiration when creating your own plan. The idea of 26.2 miles can feel very daunting, even for someone that…… Continue reading Marathon Training Tips
When You Don’t Feel Like It
All day I have been planning on sitting down to get some writing in. It is now nearly 9 pm and these are the first words I am creating all day, minus the numerous text messages I sent out. The thing is I could of easily squeezed in an hour of solid writing, but instead…… Continue reading When You Don’t Feel Like It
This Mama Needs Grace 