After reviewing my blogging goals for 2014, I realized that I wanted to also take a look at the running goals I hoped to achieve in 2014. While things started off great and were building throughout the spring and summer, the year-end was certainly difficult for me. Here you having my 2014 Running Goals Revisited: Goal #1. Build a Solid Base: As I am coming back from an 8 week break, I am taking it slowly. I want to continue to build my {Read More}
It’s marathon season! And, pretty much since the weekends of the Chicago and Marine Corps Marathon, everyone and their mother has been running, busting out PRs and soaking in the glory of the race and I’m over here munching on pancakes every Sunday morning. But, please don’t get me wrong, munching on pancakes on the weekends has been fantastic! Our weekends are full of fun, family time and friends. It’s been a blessing in disguise to not feel the urge to rush {Read More}
Right now, I am stressed out. Coming off traveling to California and a really chaotic week at work, I had last Friday off to recoup and prepare for Cora’s fourth birthday party. I had so much fun spending the day with her and decorating for her party that I completely forgot to run. Then, my family came in from out-of-town to help us celebrate her birthday and I forgot to run again. I woke up on Sunday morning and I said {Read More}
A few weeks ago, with less than 40 spots until the race sold out, I went ahead and finally purchased my entry into the 2014 Gulf Beach Half Marathon. This was my PR race from last year, where I worked for my 1:50:15 finishing time {recap here!}. I knew I was not in shape to try for a PR but I thought it would be the perfect training run. I really wanted to see if I could cover the half {Read More}
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}
NYC Marathon Training Week 9 and 10 are in the books and I’m a little delayed on posting my recap! I can finally say that I am having a bit of an upswing in training! I’m still not where I want/need to be with mileage but things are definitely improving. Right now, I am still making sure I get plenty of rest between runs and not pushing the pace or mileage. Overall, I am happy with my progress but I don’t {Read More}
