While I took the scheduled rest day on Monday expected to return to running on Tuesday, I ended up taking an extra rest day. I found that despite taking Advil, wearing a brace and being mindful about my ankle my foot still felt not 100%. Rather than push it, I took Tuesday off from running. … Continue reading Took An Extra Day
The Changes to the Marine Corps Marathon
At the beginning of the week the Marine Corps Marathon made an announcement that they would be making an announcement. They were vague in the reason for the announcement other than to say it related to the race time, course and transportation. I laughed and said it's a race, what else could they be discussing. … Continue reading The Changes to the Marine Corps Marathon
Rest Days Are The Best Days
Thankfully Monday was a rest day. Last week I switched it up since I have class on Tuesday and took my rest day on Tuesday, however due to my ankle/foot pain I decided to follow the schedule as it's written. I figured that was the prudent course of action to allow my foot to recover … Continue reading Rest Days Are The Best Days
Sunday Cross-Training In The Woods and Installing Gates
Cross training adds some spice to training routine.
Saturday Long Run
Another long run in the books. This time as a solo runner.
Jumping On The “Moonshoe” Bandwagon
My initial thoughts on Hoka One One's Clifton 2
Are You Strong Enough To Be A Marathoner?
Think Sheryl Crow, accordion in hand, standing on a VH1 stage. Or at least that is what came to mind when I titled this blog. Yesterday was a rest day, actually I switched my Monday rest day with Tuesday's miles in order to juggle class and training. I had my Tax Law course last night and knew … Continue reading Are You Strong Enough To Be A Marathoner?
Not Quite As Delightful
Mental training is equally as important as the physical training.
Truly My Best Run Ever…At Least To Date
Saturday was an amazing long run, so much so that I am still riding my runners high. As I shared in Friday's blog I was excited about how the run would go. While I woke up that morning with some nerves that perhaps the hour and twenty minute time window wasn't going to be enough to … Continue reading Truly My Best Run Ever…At Least To Date
A Morning Without Advil
When the pain of training finally subsides a bit.
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