Training for Big Cottonwood is up and running! I am back up to the high mileage again and excited to see what I can do at the Big Cottonwood Marathon. Here's how my training went this past week: Monday: The same workout as last week at the cabin, but this time I did it in Minneapolis before work- much easier on flat roads! 2 mile warm-up, 6x1200m at a 7:30 pace with 1 minute recovery, 2 Continue Reading
Fitting Debate: Pokemon GO: Failed Fit or the Right Fit?
If you haven’t heard anything about Pokemon GO, you might potentially be living under a rock. I would look into that. Most likely, you have either heard of it, started playing it, been annoyed by discussions about it on social media, or bumped into someone on their phone who then yelled something about a CHARMANDER and then scuttled away... It’s true that there has been a lot of negative press Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Training for the Big Cottonwood Marathon!
Yes, it's official! I registered for the Big Cottonwood Marathon on September 10th. Boston registration opens on September 12, so this will be my 'last chance marathon.' It starts at altitude, but it has a LOT of downhill. My coach said I'll need to do some hard training on the downhill to prepare my quads. But look at those stats- 25% of runners qualify for Boston at Big Cottonwood. I like Continue Reading
Celebrating My Favorite Runner’s 40th Birthday.
Last Thursday was Dustin's 40th birthday. I know, I can't believe he's 40...He's a young 40 :) Anyways, he doesn't like to be the center of attention, but I still wanted to celebrate this momentous day. I decided to plan a "surprise" party that included things he likes- running, pizza, and beer. Casual, easy, perfect for my favorite runner. And on a 'school' night, so I knew it wouldn't go Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Happy Fourth of July!
I hope you are enjoying a long holiday weekend. Did you run a 4th of July race? Please share! I ran a 5k on Saturday, but no race today (the actual 4th.) I did attempt my first hard workout today since Grandma's on the hills of the cabin roads. Killer. So, I'm here with my regular weekly recap of training for....not sure yet! I am leaning towards Big Cottonwood in Utah. I have thought about Continue Reading
Title Nine Giveaway: The Winner is….
Good morning everyone! I know that I said I was going to announce the Title Nine winner yesterday, but I ran out of time, so this here we go this morning. Matilda helped...with her 'merica flair! Actually, Dustin helped. I was back from my morning run in time to catch him to videotape the drawing of the winner. He can vouch for the fairness of the drawing. Everyone who tweeted and/or Continue Reading
Weekly Recap & The Post-Marathon Blues.
I have a bit of the post-marathon blues. I trained hard for Grandma's Marathon and it didn't go the way I had hoped. I think another reason for the blues that normally when I finish a marathon, I have the next one selected and a potential trip booked to look forward to. But this time? I'm a little lost. I don't know what's next on my racing schedule. I don't have my next marathon Continue Reading