Readers of my blog will be treated (tortured?) to weekly updates of my marathon training. I'm going to cover all facets including the running plan itself, nutrition, recovery and restoration practices (here's a shout out to yoga and ice baths) and I'll also expand my horizon by reading up and learning about others are doing …
Shout Out to the Loyal
Today I'd like to give a shout out to my peeps! My loyal band of fitness enthusiasts that come out for class at 5:30 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and/or at 8:00 am on Saturday. It's dark, they're there. It's raining, most of them are there. It's hill day, they're there (mainly because they …
Getting it all on paper
It's t-minus 7 days until marathon training kicks into gear. I had a very strong running week and was able to add mileage without any additional aches or pains. I will attribute that to the daily yoga practice that I'm still, well, practicing. So as I get close to kick off for the program I …
Building the Base
My 16 week marathon training plan kicks off on August 15th and I'm preparing for that by building up my running base. So it's like I'm training for my training. I know, right?! I usually run 3 or 4 times per week and in fact, I've even trained for marathons only running 3 or 4 …
Taking Care of Business
So I'm a runner. And for you other runners out there you know the importance of taking care of your business before a run. Specifically your bathroom business. You get up, have your coffee, sit down and sometimes something and sometimes nothing happens. Regardless, you are meeting friends and have to get going. So you …
July Accountability Challenge
We are wrapping up our July Accountability Challenge! Unlike specific, workout challenges this one was self-administered. Set a goal for yourself and track your results and let me know how you did at the end of the month. Easy peasy. It's summer after all so simple is sometimes better. Don't forget to share your accomplishments …
The Olympics are Coming!
I'm an Olympic geek. I always watch a lot of the games, no matter what the competition, match or race. I love Bob Costas (though the last winter games he had this gross eye infection that was a bit distracting) and LOVE the athlete profiles. I usually have to force myself to go to bed …
Training Countdown
My marathon training program kicks off in a few weeks. I signed up for the McMillan Running Program and picked a 16-week training plan for the CIM in December. It's a pace-oriented plan that will, quite frankly, push me out of my comfort zone and if all goes well will make me a more fit …
Brain Fart
I get most of my writing inspiration when I run and last week I had some great content flowing. So good that I kept reminding myself to write something down, even the topic so I'd be able to remember my brilliance. After my run I did some yoga and completely forgot that I was supposed …
The Accountability Challenge
Welcome to the July Accountability Challenge! Wait, what? I know, many of you love our fitness challenges, but the reality is it's July and many of you, myself included are taking time for trips and vacations with family or friends. So we're flipping the script and you're in charge of setting a goal that's attainable …
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