This week the Tuesdays on the Run Linkup asks “What has running taught you?” Oh grasshopper, running has taught me so many things. Patience, perseverance, goal setting, managing stress, you name it, there’s a lesson. Just this past weekend in Florida, I had yet another epiphany, which I’ll share at the end of this race [Read More]
Mag Mile Half Marathon Race Report
This week on Tuesdays on the Run we’re talking about post-race rewards and rituals, but I’m going to stray from the topic to tell you about my race this past weekend. I’ve run in many places, states, countries even, but never down the Magnificent Mile, aka North Michigan Avenue right here in Chicago. Until now. This [Read More]
Changes to the Race Schedule
I’m not sure what it is about this year but my racing schedule seems to be in flux more than usual. I’m getting off to a later start than usual with no races until April, but given our ridiculous winter, that’s A-OK with me. Here’s how it’s looking now. Things in red were taken out. [Read More]
Weekend Update: Training Starts Now
It’s been loads of fun focusing on something other than running for the past couple of months, it really has. Strength training has been my main dish with a side of running and an even smaller (not very tasty) side of swimming. I’ve gotten significantly stronger. My knee that was little bit wonky last year is [Read More]
Friday 5
1. Nature’s Bounty Update: Well it’s been 30 days since I started taking Nature’s Bounty Hair/Skin/Nail supplements. First let me say these gummies are quite delicious. The verdict? My hair is great. It may have grown a little faster because now it’s totally insane but that’s because I almost never get in for a [Read More]
Weekend Rewind
Here’s how training went last week: When I strayed from the plan, what I actually did is shown in blue. Total Mileage: 30 run, 20 bike Monday: Yoga Tuesday: 3 miles easy trail run, upper body strength Wednesday: 6 miles pace ladder Thursday: 8 miles w/2×1.5 miles @tempo pace Friday: Rest Saturday: Running drills 5k race [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Wedding Edition
Before we get to the wedding fun, here’s how training went last week: Total Miles: 26 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: 6 miles pace intervals Wednesday: 4 mile run + Pear Sports 30 min Cardio Intervals Thursday: Heavy weights and running drills Friday: 6 miles hill workout Saturday: Rest Sunday: 10 miles Everyday: Pushups and Corework Thankfully [Read More]
The Anguish of a DNS
Week 6 of training for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is complete. Thing in red did not happen. Thing in purple is what I did instead: Total Miles: 22 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Pace intervals, upper body strength Wednesday: Easy 40 minute run, lower body strength Thursday: Drills, strength Friday: 8xhill repeats Saturday: Heavy weights Sunday: 5k [Read More]
Up for Air…Kind Of
Between end-of-school festivities (locker clean-out anyone?) and ice show rehearsals (shows are this weekend) I am deep in the swamp of overwhelmediosity. Instead of speedwork, I’ve been to Hobby Lobby three times this week. Who am I?? There may be a bright future ahead for me and my super sonic crystal glue. Either that or [Read More]
