My past three half marathons have been superb learning experiences. For the Brooklyn Half in May, I had started training with speedwork but was still slowly coming back from injury. My longest run for that training cycle had been 10 crappy miles. Before the race, I was terrified; I wondered what I was doing there … Continue reading »
As you may recall, I’m a big fan of Saucony’s “Find Your Strong” campaign. Remember them? I’m also a big fan of winning running stuff. (What! Who doesn’t like winning?) Naturally, I have fun entering running-related contests and dreaming about the possibility of those new shoes or that sweet jacket. Even better? When the contest … Continue reading »
Roller coasters. Roller coasters were on my mind this morning. Not because I knew the Brooklyn Half finished on Coney Island, known for their hot dogs and carnival rides, but because of the feeling I get when riding them. To clarify, I hate roller coasters. I hate how they make me feel and the three … Continue reading »
If what “they” say is true about the night before the night before a race being the most important for sleep, then I nailed it this time. I went to bed early-ish, after a relaxing yoga session (more on that later), fell asleep immediately, and slept through the entire night. I don’t think I even … Continue reading »
Thanks for the support on my last post, ladies and gents (well…ladies). I. AM. PUMPED. for Saturday and am feeling much, much better and have a more positive outlook. Why do I limit myself? Why WOULDN’T I be able to reach my goals? Just because I’m not ready for something NOW, doesn’t mean I NEVER will … Continue reading »
I hope there’s some truth to the saying that if you have a horrible long run, the next one will be stellar. Okay, maybe it’s not an official “saying” per se, unless you group tweets from well-meaning friends together with all those wise old proverbs (which I do). You get out what you put in. … Continue reading »
This morning, I pulled on some knee high compression socks, slapped on my Garmin, and tied up my ridiculously colored, un-matchable but comfy Brooks Launch shoes, and I ran 9 miles. 9 gloriously pain-free miles (for the most part). I started out a little achy which seems to be normal for me. After the first 2-3 miles … Continue reading »
Hello, friends! And a big CONGRATS to all you Boston runners! Seems like it was an especially tough one with the hot weather. I’m so proud of all my friends who participated. I want to hear all about it and am stalking all of your blogs waiting anxiously for your recaps So, I feel as … Continue reading »
There is nothing better than a track workout, people. NOTHING! At least after the fact. My favorite breakfast is officially a whole bunch o’ speedy miles on the track. Or in today’s case, 5 miles. Allllright, really just 2 speedy miles plus a bunch of warming/cooling/recovering. (I’m easing back into things, remember!?) Anyway, I digress. … Continue reading »
5 miles done! New post-NYC/post-injury long run PR! I decided to do my “long run” for Brooklyn Half training today instead of tomorrow. The temperature was perfect and I know that no matter how optimistic I am about running in the morning, I always struggle to wake up and kick myself when the alarm goes … Continue reading »
