Is winter coming to an end? I sure hope so! I'm ready for spring...and for the Boston Marathon in nine weeks! Here's my recap of marathon training: Monday: Still in Big Sky. Dustin and I ran 7 hilly miles outside before hitting the slopes one last time (about 9:10 min/mile.) Tuesday: Our flight from Bozeman to Minneapolis was at 5:45 am- eeks! After we returned home, I crashed for a few Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 10 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon & a Trip to Big Sky!
Wow, only 10 weeks until the Boston Marathon! Training is flying by. This week was a huge cutback week as I went on a ski trip to Montana with my sister, her husband, her husband's sister and husband, and Dustin, of course. It was a blast, but we didn't squeeze in a ton of running. Here's how it all worked out: Monday: 7 miles easy with my friend Christie before work, 9:05 min/mile Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: A Quick Trip to NYC & The Winner of the Handful Bra!
Hello and Happy Sunday! I'm checking in with my weekly recap and at the end of this post, I'll announce the winner of the Handful bra. Monday: I was in New York City for work Sunday night to Tuesday night. Though the days were packed full of meetings, I did have time in the morning to run in Central Park. My hotel was only 3 blocks away, which was perfect. I was so impressed at how well-lit the Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 12 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon 2017
Happy Sunday! I'm back as usual with my weekly recap of training for the Boston Marathon. Here goes: Monday: Day off of work- I took advantage of the holiday by sleeping in, lounging on the couch with coffee and a book for a while before finally heading out for my run around 10:30 am. I think I was dreading the workout a bit, as it was my coach's notorious 15-10-10-5 workout. 1 mile to warm-up, Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 13 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon!
Happy Sunday all! How was your fitness and fitness fashion this week? Let me know in the comments! After last week's 60 mile week, my coach had me do a bit of a cutback this week. There was still one intense workout, but overall, this was an easier week. Lower mileage, no doubles, more resting. Here's how it went down: Monday: Tempo workout! 2 miles to warm-up, 6 miles at a 7:35 pace, 2 Continue Reading
14 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon & A Fun Weekend in Chicago
Another week, another weekly recap! I'm linking up with Jess at Jess Run ATL; join us! Details below. Here's how training for the Boston Marathon went this week: Monday: I had the day off of work for the New Year's holiday, so I was able to run outside in the sun! Yay! My workout was "Yasso 800's": 2 mile warm-up, 6x800m with 2 minutes in between each, 2 mile cool-down. The goal pace for the Continue Reading
Happy New Year & the 2017 Plank Challenge!
Happy New Year everyone! If you missed it, I shared this post reflecting on running through 2016. Reflecting on the year can be valuable but now it's time to look forward and work towards new goals in 2017! Before I share my weekly recap of training for the Boston Marathon (only 15 weeks to go!), I wanted to let you know that I am hosting a January plank challenge again. I think this is my Continue Reading