Last Sunday, I ran the MDRA 15k. This race is part of the USATF racing circuit that I participate in with the Calhoun Beach Running Club. There are only two more races left in the racing circuit this season. Unfortunately I won't be participating in either of them. The first is the City of Lakes Half Marathon, which I won't be doing because we are going to Colorado. The second is the TC Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Hot August Running
Can you believe we are already in the middle of August? My goodness, summer flies by, especially when the days are filled with miles and miles of training for the Richmond Marathon! Here's how this past week worked out for training: Monday: We were still up at the cabin on our long weekend with Dustin's family. My workout was 1 mile warm-up, then 2 sets of 3 miles at tempo pace (5 minute break Continue Reading
Training for the Anthem Richmond Marathon
Another week of marathon training in the books. Lots of running this week...and lots of cabin time! Monday: Easy 5 miles in the morning with a few run club friends Tuesday: Easy 5 miles in the morning with Matilda the vizsla, then the Endless Summer Trail Run at Hyland Park. This was a 7 mile trail race (which ended up being more like 7.5 miles- trail races are always “approximate!”). I did Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 17 Weeks Until The Richmond Marathon
Another week has passed. This summer is just flying by, isn't it? Another week means it's time for another weekly recap of my training for the Richmond Marathon! Here's how it went down this week: Monday: I met a few friends before work to beat the heat. I had the following workout: 6x1200m at a 7:40 pace with 1 minute rest in between. 1 mile warm-up, 1 mile cool-down, 7 miles total. This Continue Reading
What I Did Differently in Training for Grandma’s Marathon 2015
Hey, did I mention I got a PR at Grandma's Marathon? Yes? I already mentioned it a hundred times? Well, sorry, here's a whole other post about it and my reflections on what I did differently this time that got me there. If you're new here, here's a recap of all my previous marathons and finish times (you can also check out the 50 States/ 50 Marathons tab) 2004: DNF (Did Not finish, ended up Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: A New Mileage PR!
I have a couple race recaps coming your way- the TC 1 mile and the Citytrail Loppet 10 miler. It was a busy week! But I don't want to get behind, so here's my quick weekly recap of training. Only 5 weeks until Grandma's Marathon. I'm getting excited! Monday: My parents were in town for a visit, so I had the day off of work. That didn't stop me from getting up early to get my miles in! 8 miles Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Two Weeks of Grandma’s Marathon Training!
With our trip to Colorado last weekend, I missed my weekly recap on Sunday. Here is a recap of Grandma's Marathon training from the past two weeks...it included quite a bit of running! Week of April 27- May 3 Monday: 7 easy miles with the run club Tuesday: I was stuck at work late this night and didn't start running until 7:45 pm. It was hard to get motivated but I knew I had to get it done. Continue Reading