NYC Marathon Training Week 11 &12

911 Heroes Run Norwalk

With NYC Marathon training week 11 and 12 in the bank, things are definitely on the upswing. My mileage is still low, but I’m feeling pretty good, ran a few races and long runs are getting a bit more comfortable. Week #11. September 1-7 Monday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Tuesday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Wednesday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Thursday: 3.31 Miles (Easy) - 31:55/9:39 Friday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Saturday: 9/11 Heroes Run 5k - 3.1 Miles - 25:08/8:06 - Rolling {Read More}

Friday Five: Race Memories

Strip at Night1

This is the running happy face you hope to achieve at all races, right? Well, today, I’m linking up with the DC Trifecta to run down memory lane with my 5 favorite race memories. Thanks for hosting Cynthia, Mar and Courtney! 1.) My first half marathon was so tough, yet so rewarding. After having Cora, I fell back into my running groove thanks to my friend Caitlin. After running a 10k together, we decided we could tackle a half… and {Read More}

Race Recap: ZOOMA Annapolis 2014

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ZOOMA Annapolis 2014 is officially in the books! Jake and I had the rare opportunity to head down to Annapolis solo! We arrived at the host hotel, the Loews Annapolis Hotel, with plenty of time to check in and relax before heading to the race expo. What a nice touch on the custom ZOOMA room key! Well done Loews! The expo had quite a few vendors as well as all of the race sponsors. And, I really happy to catch {Read More}

Skirt Sports Half Marathon: An Invitation to a #RUNcelebration

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Disclaimer: Skirt Sports provided me with an item from their collection in exchange for promotion of their Virtual Half Marathon. On Sunday, June 1st, Skirt Sports is hosting the Skirt Sports Half Marathon and 5k in Louisville, Colorado. No worries, if you can’t make it to Colorado, the great news is that they are offering a virtual race option with some of the same amazing perks as the folks in Colorado. Who? YOU. Feel free to partner up with some {Read More}

A runDisney Magical Weekend

Magical

I am so ready for a magical weekend in Walt Disney World! These past few weeks were filled with a lot of work and work travel to Texas. I am definitely ready for a mini vacation and some relaxation. I have to admit that I’m still not completely unpacked from my work trip and I don’t have any race costumes planned. Tonight, when I get home from work, I have a feeling I will feel a bit frenzied with packing up my running gear {Read More}

Race Recap: ZOOMA Annapolis 2013

I can’t believe that this race happened over a month ago.  I think I delayed this post since I had such a great time being an ambassador and meeting so many great folks through ZOOMA!  Hello post-race blues!  Well, that plus moving!   So let’s cut to the chase…  Saturday morning, I woke up early to make sure that I was at the start of the ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon.  First things first, I went to the porta-potties.  I ended {Read More}