On Sunday, April 13, I completed my 47th full marathon, the 2025 Paris Marathon. My training for this marathon wasn't perfect. I was sidelined with a tendon injury that caused me to miss three important weeks of the training block. I was also "blessed" with a cold on race day, which didn't help. Excuses, excuses! I knew going into this race that my goal was to finish and I am proud of Continue Reading

Hello all! I'm back with my regular recap. Technically, this is a recap for the two weeks before the Paris marathon, my 47th marathon! I'll be back next week with a recap of the marathon, but spoiler alert, I finished. Here's how the taper went down... Two Weeks Before the marathon: Monday: Had a bit of a lie-in and opted for a spin class at Psycle after work, followed by some strength Continue Reading

Another week closer to marathon number 47! My goals for the Paris marathon have changed since being sidelined with a tendon injury for 2-3 weeks. Now I just hope to finish the 42km safely (without further injury) and hopefully enjoy myself, no time goal at all. Here's how training went this week: Monday: Rest from running- 45 min spin class at Psycle, Heartcore reformer after work. Continue Reading

Hello friends! I haven't been blogging since I posted about my injury, which was four weeks ago... This injury has been a frustrating one- they all are, though, aren't they? Ha! I took two weeks completely off of running. I went to a spin class every day (just 45 minutes) and often a pilates class (as I normally would.) (Spin fitness did NOT translate to running fitness for me.) I Continue Reading

8 weeks until the Paris marathon..maybe?? After two 60 mile weeks in a row (and before that, an intense week of snowboarding in Switzerland), I shouldn't be surprised that my body revolted a bit and an injury popped up. Repetitive or overuse injuries are bound to happen eventually. They are frustrating for sure, but they are also a good reminder that we have to be kind to our bodies- marathon Continue Reading

Is it spring yet? The London winters aren't nearly as cold (or slippery) as Minnesota, but I am still eager for some sunshine and warmer temps! But I'll keep plugging along in Paris training, hoping to see the sunrise soon... Monday: Easy 7 mile run before work. I had to wfh for a bit as our landlords (they own the place, but live in Hong Kong) were in town and coming over with their architect Continue Reading

10 weeks until the Paris Marathon! Here's my recap of training this past week: Monday: Total rest day. My tailbone/pelvis was still feeling weird after the fall when snowboarding in Verbier, so I had hoped a day of TLC would help, which it did. Tuesday: Track Tuesday! I had a dentist appointment later in the morning so was wfh until then, so was actually able to hit the track when it opened Continue Reading