So today on my running agenda was hill repeats. The purpose of hill repeats are to build power and endurance in the legs and cardiovascular system. Incorporating hill repeats into a training program will make you a better runner. Faster, fitter and stronger. Hill repeats are not only hard physically but also mentally. Here are …
Month: September 2016
Six and Counting…
Happy Fall! While the temps are still quite warm where I live there is some chill to the air in the a.m. that is appreciated as I wrap up Week 6 of my marathon training. Only 10 more weeks to go! Woo Hoo! The Plan This week we cycled back to having 2 long runs. …
Hello Fall
It's September 24th - and summer is officially over. Except someone forgot to tell Sacramento, CA. I'm at a volleyball tournament and its in the high 90's. A dry heat, mind you, but high 90's. And we're outside under EZ ups before our next match starts. Correction. The EZ ups are there, the team found …
Sunday Runs Are In Full Swing
One of the challenges I've had is finding a group that I could run with. Correction. Finding a group that didn't leave me in the dust or lap me on the track. Talk about humiliating!! So I put together a Sunday Run series that anyone could join; no matter what level. I pick a route …
Five is Fine
And the fun continues. Week 5 is a wrap. Here's an update. The Plan Hello hill repeats and the first double digit long run. I don't mind hills and am not particularly fast on hills. I'm built like a cabbage farmer's wife from the old country so my short strong legs come in handy. My …
More Today Than Yesterday
Here's the thing, progress isn't about the big things. It's just doing just a little more today than you did yesterday. And repeating the process. One extra step on your FitBit, a second longer in your plank, an extra veggie on the plate, the final glass of water before bed. It seems, well, insignificant. But it …
Marathon Training – Race Recap
Yep, it's a double shot of running for you today! The Plan This week was a light mileage week, which was welcomed and appreciated as it was capped off by The Giant Race in San Francisco. I registered for the 10K which was perfect because I was scheduled to run 50-60 minutes at a long …
Will Run for Bling
I'm running a 10K this weekend (The Giant Race) in San Francisco. It's a pretty cool event offering a half marathon, as well as the 10K, a 5K and a kid's race. The starting line is outside of AT&T Park, home of the World Champion SF Giants, and the 10K course takes you along the waterfront, …
Marathon Training Recap – Week 3
Happy to say that Week 3 went pretty smoothly. Here's a quick recap! The Plan This week added some extra miles and an extra long run to the mix. I'm happy with the pacing and it's not hard to stay at the faster end of my training pace. The change to this week as adding …
Motivation Monday
Now go run! Keli 🙂
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