I’ve mentioned my dad here before. He’s been sedentary and obese most of his adult life. He has heart disease and just recently started taking insulin shots for Type II diabetes. As sad as it is, he is the reason I started running. I’m running away from an unhealthy lifestyle. Literally. My dad is not [Read More]
Apres Marathon and What’s Next?
It feels weird (in the best way) having my fall marathon done so early. Twin Cities was the earliest in fall I’ve ever run a marathon. Being blessed with perfect weather was quite a coup. I’ve been laying low this week, not running. I may not run again until next week. Then again maybe I [Read More]
Twin Cities Marathon Race Report
I road-tripped up to Minnesota for a girls’ running weekend in the Twin Cities. Goals for this race were to enjoy a fun weekend and run happy. Twin Cities was not a bucket list race but I’d always heard good things about it: pretty course, great fans, oh and a “big hill” at the end. [Read More]
What to Do When Races Get Hard
We’re in the midst of peak racing season. What better time to talk about strategies for those late, hopefully really late miles when the wheels feel like they’re about to come off? Wait, let’s hope it never gets that hard. But who am I kidding? Sometimes it does. Confession: I may have written this for [Read More]
Tapering is my Passion
It’s race week, dontcha know. Many very important things I am passionate about right now: Not running. I’ve got a 3-mile whopper tomorrow and that’s all she wrote. I had to really exercise some restraint not to run or ride my bike today as it’s gorgeous here. But windy. Heaven forbid I exhaust myself. Road [Read More]
Taper Violations and a Miracle…Maybe
Week 2 of taper is on the books. Here’s how it shook out: Miles Run: 22 Miles Biked: 25 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 6 miles (5x1k repeats) Wednesday: 10 miles on bike Thursday: 6 miles, 2 at tempo pace Friday: 15 miles on bike Saturday: Rest Sunday: 10 miles I swear this taper is flying. Maybe [Read More]
Runfession Friday: Taper Crazy
Did we not JUST do runfessions? I swear these months are flying faster and faster. Yes it’s that time again. The runfessional is open and ready for you to share all your deepest, juciest transgressions. Let’s begin, shall we? I’ve been snotty. There I said it. I’m always ALWAYS kind on the interwebs. Snarky? Sometimes, [Read More]
How to Overcome the Comparison Trap
I’m a running coach, but I swear 75% of my time is spent playing Psychotherapist with my clients. Not surprising I guess, since running is SO mental. I’m not complaining, human nature fascinates me. Comparison is rampant…and toxic. Let’s talk about how to overcome the comparison trap. Too often I hear stuff like this: How [Read More]
Then There Were Two
Two more weeks of taper before the Twin Cities Marathon. I can’t lie, this first week in taper town agreed with me. Here’s how it went: Total Miles: 25 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 8x800m, lower body strength Wednesday: Yoga, upper body strength Thursday: 5 miles Friday: Plyometric intervals Saturday: Rest Sunday: 5k + 10 miles There [Read More]
Marathons are Like Weddings
It’s that time of the month to get some whining done. I’m linking up with Holly and Wendy and doing just that. Since I’m tapering, there’s no shortage of complaints here. Running a marathon is like getting married. You plan for months. You have a special outfit (or three). You’re committed to your training. Just [Read More]
