The BMO Vancouver marathon is this weekend and I finally found my mantra. For those who aren't sure what a mantra is, it's a saying or phrase that you repeat over and over and over when you need to get through a rough patch or a challenging part of a run. For me, it has to be something …
Month: April 2015
The Dreadmill
I spent the weekend in Reno at my daughter's volleyball tournament. Not familiar with the area I opted for a very short run on the "dreadmill". Now, I've shared my disdain for this piece of equipment for years but since I only needed to do a short run (thanks to the taper phase of marathon …
What to do, what to do…
Get ready, loyal readers - a new challenge is brewing! Here's what you need to know: It kicks off mid-May It's 30 days It will provide a great jump start for your summer fitness plans Stay tuned for details! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Let the Taper Begin
Ah, the dreaded taper. Tapering is the two or even three week period before a marathon or endurance event. Your long runs are over, you've built your base, you've gotten the training miles under your belt and you are now supposed to cut back on the mileage each week in order to prepare your body for …
Ragnar So. Cal Race Recap
This past weekend I ran my first Ragnar Relay from Huntington Beach to San Diego, officially known as Ragnar So. Cal. I wanted to share my experience but please note that it's hard to capture it all on paper. The feeling of camaraderie, teamwork, adrenaline and exhaustion create a unique and wonderful experience. It's harder …
Running Ragnar – the Prequel
This weekend I'm running in my first Ragnar Relay Race - starting in Huntington Beach and finishing in San Diego. For those who have no idea what this means, it's a 24 hour (ish) relay run comprised of teams of 12 running about 200 miles. Each runner of the team will tackle three separate "legs" …
Run Like a Tourist
This past weekend, my running partner in crime, Lisa and I had our 20 mile run scheduled. Here's a few things you should know about how we pick our routes. I start planning early in the week and then send out 1 or 2 suggestions to Lisa for her thoughts and/or approval. Hills are mandatory. …
