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
Weekly Recap: The Week of the Paris Marathon
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
Weekly Recap: Three Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
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
Weekly Recap: Four Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
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
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
Weekly Recap: 9 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
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
Weekly Recap: 10 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
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