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
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Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 6
7 Mondays Until Boston! Another week of training in the books. This week did not feel particularly good, but I hit most weekly mileage for this training block, made it into 2 strength classes with Petra, and had a solid 20-miler. So while things did not feel great (low energy, throbbing legs, tender toenails), hard…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 6
Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 4
9 Mondays Until Boston! This week of training, I struggled with some doubt and body pain, but ended the week with greater confidence. It is amazing how in one mile of a marathon you feel terrible and are questioning everything and the next you feel like you could run that pace forever. Things change quickly…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 4
Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 3
10 Mondays Until Boston! The thing I love about running, is that it almost always seems to be teaching me something that goes far beyond the miles on the road. Of all the things running has taught me so far, the biggest lessons are in commitment and discipline. On the windiest days when you are…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 3
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
5 Ways to Recover When You Aren’t a Pro Runner
One of the things I miss most about college running is having the access to the training room. I took it for granted back then. I could finish a hard workout and then just walk over to the training room and step into the ice bath. Not only was this facility easily accessible to me,…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Recover When You Aren’t a Pro Runner
This Mama Needs Grace 