Running, specifically long distance running, has a way of stripping a person down to the inner grit and grime of who she is. The effects of using all the body's energy and breaking down muscle only to be rebuilt stronger don't discriminate between man, woman, young, old, affluent, poor, elite, not elite (read: me). Today's … Continue reading Grit and Grime
Category: marathon training
Philly Marathon Training Update
When I think of training for a race, I automatically evaluate it with a "good" or "not so good" or some other adjective to describe what I perceive it's been like. Truth is, every day I get out there and pound the pavement in search of health (physical and mental), it's a good day. And … Continue reading Philly Marathon Training Update
Charm City 20-Miler, Take 2
I'm enjoying the AC on this apparently 'fall' day, wearing my newly earned race shirt and curled up under my blanket. Actually, my legs are resting on the ottoman because ouch. I just ran, or killed, 20 miles through the beautiful woods of central Maryland. You can read last year's report here. You'll also read a … Continue reading Charm City 20-Miler, Take 2
NCR 20-Miler Recap
I should probably be lesson planning right now, but meh. It's Wednesday. It's rainy, windy and cool outside. I'm wearing a sweatshirt and not roasting. It's finally fall. And what better way to welcome fall than some running through the woods this weekend? The trees haven't really started changing yet, but it was a lovely … Continue reading NCR 20-Miler Recap
The year of no resolutions
As I get older, or maybe it's just as I get wiser (ha) I realize how much I don't like committing to multiple things for a really long time. Obviously I'm committed to my marriage, that's kind of a big deal, and I'm committed to Jesus, grad school, and a lifetime of fitness. But pretty … Continue reading The year of no resolutions
The anatomy of a solo long run
Earlier this week I was considering dropping to the half from the full. I wondered if maybe I was burned out and should keep running but do less mileage. Then I thought about how far I've come since June with a new 5K PR (26:49) and a long run pace that sometimes has me wondering … Continue reading The anatomy of a solo long run
Tail end of summer
This summer flew by so fast. Tomorrow is three months down in this deployment, and that couldn't make me happier. I set out in the middle of May to kick butt in my class (check), do well with my research assistantship (check) and lesson plan for the fall (nope!). In May Leah and Benjamin came … Continue reading Tail end of summer
A mild setback
So, I kinda sorta thought I would run the New Mexico Texas Challenge Half or Full.. I think it's gonna be the half. I ran a couple times this week, but as soon as I stepped off to run yesterday morning, my right knee was hurting. Not a 10 on the infamous "pain scale", but … Continue reading A mild setback
Still long distance
I don't know what's happened in my brain in the past couple weeks, but I want long distance running to be a way of life. I want to want to run most days of the week, and get antsy on the rest days. I want to challenge myself. I want to run an ultra. I have … Continue reading Still long distance
“We are the battling bastards of Bataan”
"We are the battling bastards of Bataan, No mama, no papa, no Uncle Sam; No aunts, no uncles, no cousins, no nieces; No pills, no planes, no artillery pieces; And nobody gives a damn." I am in awe... of the event, the weather, the volunteers, the survivors who were present, the Wounded Warriors running or rucking... … Continue reading “We are the battling bastards of Bataan”
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