The perfect time to train for a marathon
When is the right time or the perfect time to train for a full marathon? Christina at Crazy Mama Runner asked that question last week in our Sweat Pink Ambassador group. She got varying responses but almost everyone agreed, there’s never a perfect time. Everyone has their reason for running. A marathon is no easy […]
Marathon Monday: it’s taper week!
It’s finally here, less than a week to go. And guess what? I woke up congested and not able to take in deep breaths. I’m going to the doctor this afternoon. I got a new book and running journal. I’m excited to get into it. Training last week: January 11-17 Sunday: Gym day, 3 treadmill […]
Marathon Monday: training update
It’s just under 2 weeks until Rock N’ Roll New Orleans full marathon! A lot has happened in the last few weeks after Dallas. I finished Dallas not wanting to run New Orleans. I know that’s crazy to decide at mile 26 never to run another full again. But, oh well. So, here I am […]
Marathon Monday: training update
Well, it’s 8 days post-marathon #2. I’m feeling good except when I try to make my legs run. It feels like I’m wearing ankle weights. I managed to get 17 miles in last week but worked hard for every mile. I have marathon #3 coming up in New Orleans January 25 and I need to […]
Marathon Monday: training update
SIX MORE DAYS!! And there’s no ice in the forecast, so I’m getting excited! Sunday: Gym day, elliptical, abs, upper body weights, sauna Monday: Rest day Tuesday: 5 miles Wednesday: Gym day, legs, abs, sauna and elliptical Thursday: 5 miles, all hills, uphill both ways. 🙂 Friday: Rest day Saturday: 4 miles Saturday was supposed […]
Marathon Monday: training update + Nuun review
The Dallas Marathon is in 2 weeks! It’s taper time! I cannot believe it is already here. It’s been a rough training season, but I think I am finally ready. Training last week: Monday: Light gym workout, stretching, abs, 10 minutes on the elliptical and sauna Tuesday: Track workout, 8×300 with 200 recovery, 2 mile […]
Marathon Monday: training update
I know you all haven’t heard much from me lately. My family has had some heartache these last 2 months and I just haven’t been blogging. I have been running, with the exception of one week off. I’m still training for my upcoming races, but I’m unsure about setting goals for them just yet. Part […]
Marathon Monday: training update + a PR
So, I decided to run a half marathon yesterday. I’ve never waited until the last minute to sign up for a race. I am a planner. But since I no showed Michelob, I really wanted a half this fall that I could PR. The Dallas Running club puts on a great race, the half starts […]
Marathon Monday: training update
This last week wasn’t quite what I had hoped it would be. Life has been crazy, my family is going through a rough October. I was supposed to run a half marathon Saturday but opted not to. I was emotionally and physically exhausted. By the time I was home Friday night, nothing was ready to […]
Marathon Monday: training update
8 weeks and counting! I’m starting to feel a little more confident about my next full, but still doubting my sanity at about mile 17 of 20. My friend and I decided sane people don’t run 20 miles. Sane people are at home drinking coffee, reading the paper, doing normal things. Of course I remember […]