I was supposed to do six miles this morning. I was supposed to get up at 4:30 so that I would have more than enough time to do the full six miles. However a late bedtime and three snooze buttons later, I realized that I wouldn't have enough time. Rather than not run at all, … Continue reading Didn’t do half…or did half. It’s all about perspective I suppose
Only hit snooze once this morning
I successfully made it out the door before 5am this morning. I only hit snooze once this morning, despite wanting to hit it a second time. It was a good pre-dawn run, I killed my negative splits this morning. Starting mile one at 12:10 and finished my third mile at a 9:56 pace. That last … Continue reading Only hit snooze once this morning
Running to a race
I did something new! Well actually I did two new things. And I blame Regina for both. Today was the Frederick Women's Distance Festival. It's held annually at the community college. I had participated one year with a friend but hadn't sense. Regina had mentioned it a few times over the last couple weeks. While … Continue reading Running to a race
Running with John
I have known John since I was 12. He was in the Myersville Lions Club, my mom was in the Myersville Homemakers club...yes the town I lived in was that small. We were so small in fact, we had a Trolley Festival dedicated to the restored trolley car that use to traverse Main Street. It … Continue reading Running with John
I didn’t want to. But I did it anyway.
I struggled to get up this morning. I tried to compromise with myself. Tried to reason away going for a run. "6 miles is too much to do before work" "I slept like crap last night, just a little more sleep would be better" "I can make the miles up *insert any idea you can … Continue reading I didn’t want to. But I did it anyway.
Shadow Running Form
Early morning run on a cool-ish morning. Was up and out by a little before 5am this morning. I got up fairly easily today, though I must have still been half asleep since I turned my watch on but forgot to turn on Strava; something I didn't realize until about three-quarters of a mile into … Continue reading Shadow Running Form
A Long Run Of Hills And Rain
Mixing things up a little bit for my long run. Rather than a solo, audio book fueled run I ran with Regina and another friend Marilyn. I was excited to see Marilyn since it's been about two years since we have worked out together. She is always a hoot to hang out with. We … Continue reading A Long Run Of Hills And Rain
Running with a group
On Thursdays I run with two friends. I have been doing these runs for a few years. It's a nice time to laugh, vent about our week and get some mileage in. Last night though I found myself a little frustrated. Our 4 mile run took 58 minutes-a time that doesn't include stopping to do … Continue reading Running with a group
Running Without An Armband
The official first week of training wasn't incredibly successful. I didn't get in as much training as I would like and the miles I did put in were just so much effort. I decided that I would restart the training plan THIS week. So far, that plan has been working wonderfully. I am feeling more … Continue reading Running Without An Armband
So It Begins Again…
Training has once again commenced. I struggled during the off season with my decision on whether to run the Marine Corps Marathon again, or frankly any marathon. My 2016 marathon started out with great expectations, a realistic PR and a well trained body. However Mother Nature had other plans for me-the nearly 20 degree rise … Continue reading So It Begins Again…
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