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 …
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A Few of My Favorite Things
I'm often asked about where to buy running shoes, what kind of gear one needs, and other running and fitness-related stuff. It's part of the gig and I enjoy sharing information and helping people. I'm also a big fan of giving unsolicited advice. But then you knew that already! Here's a brief rundown on things. …
Rolling Rolling Rolling Along
Week 2 of marathon training is in the books. Here's a quick recap for those who are playing along at home. The Plan After some fixes last week I've gotten a good handle on the training and pace plan. And while I'm kind of (kind of?) OCD about training for races I've never actually gone …
A Hamster on a Wheel
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 …
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 …
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 …
DIY Marathon Training Group
So as I posted recently, it's marathon year. I also have some serious goals this time around. I want to be able to race hard and make this my strongest marathon yet. Since I may be 10 and done, this is important to me. Recently I put two action items on my agenda (because I'm …
Goal-Focused Training
If I'm not training for an event my workout intensity drops dramatically. Now that doesn't mean I stop exercising but I'll be the first to admit that my weekday runs will drop from 5 or 6 miles to 3 or 4. And if I can get in more than a 6 miler on a Sunday …
Race Report
I ran in the inaugural Bank of Marin Running Festival over the weekend and was put on by Titanium Racing. Overall it was a very well-organized race and the course was pretty. When registering there was a choice of the 5K, 10K, or half marathon. I wasn't up to the mileage to comfortably tackle the …
Project Brad – Update
Brad ran a 5K over the weekend! Brad, my husband, my formerly non-running husband RAN a 5K. Here he is with his medal! For those of you who've read this blog for a while I thought I'd update you on "Project Brad". For those of you who aren't regulars, "Project Brad" is my bold attempt …
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