I hope everyone had a lovely long holiday weekend! On a normal year, Dustin and I would be up at his family's cabin, running a 4th of July 5k, and then watching the fireworks. This year, we're not sure we'll be going to the cabin all summer; just one of many changes due to the pandemic, I guess! This year, we stayed in Minneapolis and did lot of house projects and hanging around in the Continue Reading
12 Weeks Until the Patagonia Marathon
Hello hello! I'm a bit behind with my weekly recap; in fact, I missed the link-up that I usually do as part of my recap. But for good reason! We were camping in Madeline Island in Wisconsin with very limited wifi. First things first, I decided to end my Covid WFH run streak at 97 days. I started on March 13 and ran every day, at least 3 miles a day and up to 16 miles as my longest run, for Continue Reading
13 Weeks Until the Patagonia Marathon
Another week of training for the Patagonia Marathon, the marathon that may-or-may not happen. I'm sure many of you are in the same boat! I'll just keep on running and training because...well, because I love running and training! Here's how running and training went this past week: Monday: Whoah, it was steamy this morning. I think Minneapolis may have hit 100 degrees later in the day. It Continue Reading
14 Weeks Until the Patagonia Marathon
Welcome to June! That means summer is here, right? I hope so! I swear, I'm not going to complain about the heat and humidity, as I much prefer this to worrying about slipping on the ice in the winter! We received an update this week from Marathon Tours about the Patagonia marathon and trip, and they are still optimistic; no cancellation yet. So here's how training went this past week, with Continue Reading
15 Weeks until the Patagonia Marathon
This was such a tragically sad week, not just in Minneapolis, but across the country. I am outraged, saddened, and scared. To see a brutal murder occur at the hands of a police officer is unbelievable and heartbreaking. I pray for justice and peace. I'm in shock. I love my city so much and it is hurting right now. I don't have the right thing to say; no matter what I write here, it feels Continue Reading
Week 6 of the Quarantine
Well, this was definitely a week. It started out okay, but ended on a bit of a low. Before I get into my recap, I just wanted to share this post from earlier this week interviewing my running friend Christie (per inspiration from Kim's blog!) Check it out! Here's my recap: Monday: 8 easy miles before work, final 1.5 with Ruth. Virtual 1:1 strength training session after work with a Continue Reading
Week 5 of the Quarantine
Wow....week 5. I can't believe it's been that long! And when will it end? How will it end? So much unknown. I'll just keep trucking along with training for whatever comes next! I felt like this tweet from Des Linden this week was right on point; this is when we train because we love the process! Here's how I "loved the process" this week! Monday: 6 treadmill miles before work, Continue Reading