This week definitely wasn't glamorous, running or otherwise. Thankful I got in my three runs [3 mile recovery, 5 mile pace @ 11:00, 2 mile interval training]. We opted to do our long run tomorrow morning. Yes, that's nine miles before the sun even comes up. It's been an emotionally stressful week. Work has been no … Continue reading Bataan Training: Week 5 :: Sighhh, and other stories.
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Bataan Training : Week 4 and Mid-week Update
We gotta kick it into gear. Not that time is short, but we have less than four months until the marathon. No more putting off runs because we just don't wanna get up... Here's a recap of last week: Tuesday: 3 mile recovery run Thursday: 5 mile run Saturday: 8K race! (official time was 48:43, 9:47 pace) … Continue reading Bataan Training : Week 4 and Mid-week Update
Bataan Training: Week 3 :: Running is spiritual
Thanksgiving was this week, if you can remember through your turkey and pumpkin pie comas. A total of 13 miles were run, which is definitely not spectacular; HOWEVER, I personally had two amazing runs, and that in my book beats running a couple more mediocre runs. Wednesday I ran 5 miles on the treadmill at … Continue reading Bataan Training: Week 3 :: Running is spiritual
Bataan Training: Week 2
I started counting this week on Tuesday, since we did our long run on our day off on Monday. Wednesday: 3.13 miles Thursday: 4 miles Saturday: 7 miles Total: 14.13 miles It's hard to get up early. I hate it. I lay in bed like I'm paralyzed, not wanting to move. But I know as … Continue reading Bataan Training: Week 2
Can’t find my running mojo.
Sad, sad day. No, how about some sad, sad weeks. What is going on? I love running, love the feeling of running itself, and the feeling of accomplishment at the end is even better. It's what got me through the two years of living apart from my husband... and I ran the marathon in April with … Continue reading Can’t find my running mojo.
>A [little] sigh of relief
>I surprised myself today when I realized I didn't have to run for an hour after work and I was feeling both relieved and disappointed.Marathon training is no joke. It takes a lot of time, a lot of physical and mental stamina, and you're tired pretty much the whole time, if you're doing it right. Now … Continue reading >A [little] sigh of relief
>PR.. was I supposed to do that?
>I ran Race for the Cure 5K this morning here in town.. it's always nice to not have to drive miles and miles for a race. I was up at 4:15, a very normal time to get up when we have a 20-miler in front of us. I dozed until about 5:45 and then called … Continue reading >PR.. was I supposed to do that?
>Clear-minded goals
>So, before the marathon, I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep training and racing marathons, or just have this be a one-time thing and become a more casual runner.Let's just say that the thought of never running another marathon again is just craziness! Like I said, all throughout the race I never thought, Oh, … Continue reading >Clear-minded goals
>Race report and reflection: ILLINOIS MARATHON 2011
>Let me start you off with some stats:Location: Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; only my favorite place in this state!Weather: started out at 50* and windy, topped out around 75* and still windyChip time: 4:53:02Goal time: 5:00:00Average pace: 11:11Water consumed: well over 64 ozGels consumed: at least 6Celebrities spotted: Abraham Lincoln (guess they had Asics back in the day.. … Continue reading >Race report and reflection: ILLINOIS MARATHON 2011
>Race Report: Shamrock Shuffle 8K, Chicago
>I have no photos to post yet but the race was great!! First things first: my goal was 47:00 and my actual chip time was 46:18!! I was excited.Katie and I took the Metra into the city this morning at about 6AM. We got to Union Station and pondered how we would ever walk a … Continue reading >Race Report: Shamrock Shuffle 8K, Chicago
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 