This morning a friend asked “Who puts National Running Day, just two days before National Donut Day?” Of course, I haven’t had a donut in who knows how long, but I get the concept of running so that you can enjoy delicious food (or bloody mary’s–I love those things). [...]
Archive for the ‘Marathon Training’ Category
June 2nd, 2013 - 10:57 am § in Exercise, Marathon Training
Dropping Down In Races
There was a sign yesterday that read “Bet you thought this was a good idea in March.” Guy with sign, I bet you have no idea how right you were. Back when I signed up for the ZoomaRun Annapolis Half I was all about it. The weather was perfect for training runs, I was looking [...][...]
February 25th, 2013 - 8:30 am § in Exercise, Marathon Training
Running & I Are Going Through Something
I’ve had a really hard time getting back into the running game. At first I thought it was because I didn’t have a race to train for. Then I signed up for and got into the Cherry Blossom 10M. This triggered signing up for two other races…the Zooma Annapolis Half and the Capitol Hill[...]
November 2nd, 2012 - 7:33 am § in Marathon Training
Don’t Tell Anyone But I Think I’m Going To Do It Again
The soreness has subsided (a bit) and I even went for an itty bitty run this week. Literally, it was maybe 3/4 of a mile. And since I am no longer in pain the little voices in the back of my head are starting to whisper “do it again.” Ask my parents what I said [...][...]
October 27th, 2012 - 10:56 am § in Marathon Training
Tomorrow I Become a Marathoner
Everything comes down to tomorrow. All my early weekend morning runs. All my speed and hill drills. All the conversations and all the questions have prepared me for tomorrow. If someone asks me if I am ready, I can confidently say “I am ready for the first 20 miles.” Those last 6.2 on th[...]
October 24th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Marathon Training
Marathon Week: Is Carbo-Loading Totally Necessary?
I’ve never really believed in carbo-loading. I think it is because I love carbs too much and eat them way too often to see a real difference. Yes, I will eat my pasta the night before the big race, but do I really need to add on a bagel, some garlic bread and whatever else [...][...]
October 23rd, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Marathon Training
Marathon Week: Let’s Talk Music
Before training for MCM I was devoted to my iPod when running. I couldn’t leave home without it and if it died in the middle of the run…THAT was a disaster. Even when I trained for my half marathons in NYC with Kristin (different one) and McKenzie I had one ear bud in while we [...][...]
October 22nd, 2012 - 7:50 am § in Marathon Training
Marathon Week: Here We Go
Taper has been good to me. The 11ish miles through the zoo and the 9 miles on Saturday to bagels had me feeling refreshed and like I could take on anything. So much better than my last 20 miler that left me tired, in pain and unsure whether I would even be able to complete [...][...]
October 14th, 2012 - 2:40 pm § in Marathon Training
If I Ran the Zoo
Taper time is here! Along with just being exhausted…I am tired of running the same routes so when we needed to find one for today that had us hitting 15 miles I decided to get creative. Inspired by my love of being a running tourist and the fact that it is simply gorgeous out right [...][...]
October 7th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Marathon Training
A Runner’s Crisis
At some point during my decision to become a serious runner I became a shoe snob. It used to be I walked in tried on ones that felt comfortable. If they were on sale, double whammy. But as my miles increased my need for the RIGHT shoe increased. Saucony is my brand of choice and [...][...]
