My first week of the training plan for my upcoming marathon is over and despite of some "technical things" I had to work out it's been good. Here's a recap for those who are interested or need a good laugh 🙂 The Plan First, the plan I originally selected had me starting on a Monday …
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Back to School. Back to the Routine.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your summer is over. Kids are either already back to school or starting any time and your "Oh, I'll get back to my workouts when school starts" excuse is sadly, lame. Sorry. It's been a long day. So unfreeze your YMCA membership, log onto your …
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 …
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 …
Running Rules
I have a lot of running rules. And a lot of running 'shoulds'. Here's an sample I only wear shorts. (And prefer Brooks Versatile shorts but they don't make them any more - grr) I don't round up my mileage. If Garmin says it's 4.99, it's 4.99, not 5 miles. I don't carry water unless …
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