marathon

It came! The day finally came. And it was magnificent. Not perfect, but hugely meaningful for me. I got to run it with my dad, who is an almighty example to me of seeing things through! First things first: my dad! He's the best! This was the second year we've completed this particular marathon together … Continue reading marathon

inspriation

I meant to post this yesterday.. dang it... but I'm feeling all the feels of a race well finished and these things really got me through. So I just gotta! There were tears, there was laughter, there was lots of heart. Thats my kinda race! More details to follow soon.. As the race approaches, (tomorrow!) … Continue reading inspriation

marathon race pacing

Happy Saturday friends!! Got your long run in for the week yet?? My long run was only 8 miles this week because of the marathon in 1 week!!! I may have run a little faster than I should have because I was testing out my pacing tunes I plan to use to keep me going … Continue reading marathon race pacing

taper time

I'm so psyched that I've made it this far. Never have I been so consistent with my training for a marathon, seen more improvement and had more good feelings for my race future. My mileage got pretty high in the end (about 50 miles for my last big week push) and I'm looking forward to … Continue reading taper time

pace + distance // effort + time

Heading into the eye of the storm itself for my mile splits and a little scerd... This elusive idea of pace and distance/effort and time has sparked interest into further exploration for me. I, like many others, am near obsessed with my pace and hitting a whole round number mile. 4.99 is not 5 ha! … Continue reading pace + distance // effort + time

a perfect morning

The stars aligned the other morning to grant me the most glorious run of this training cycle. Possibly of my life. 18 miles. I've said before the long run is my favorite and it really is! I have a couple road race goals, but an ultra itch is coming on! Anywho, I planned to leave … Continue reading a perfect morning

run your own race

My mantra of late-run your own race. Race is synonymous with a training or recovery run here, it doesn't matter. I've been repeating it to myself lately especially after one particular experience the other day. Maybe it will resonate with you too, hear me out... While running my 5x1 mile repeats at 7:30 pace-very fast for … Continue reading run your own race

and some days we just jog to the llamas

I don’t know about you, but I’m the type of person that feels my day is incomplete without running. Keeps me sane, I know it! One day a week cycling and one day a week to rest is pushing it. That being said, not every day can be cahunaes out! A couple days a week … Continue reading and some days we just jog to the llamas

freaked

Just noticed for the first time my marathon countdown clock changed from months to days! 😅😅😅 and notta lotta days. The sun has just begun setting on my training as the the final 8 weeks set in. Wish me luck! Photo: location of mile 12 of 17 yesterday. Loved it. That is all. Carry on.

inspired//strength training

It's all about the long run for me. I sometimes dread/have anxiety before speed work and hill work and other exercises even though I always feel great afterwards. But the long run.. woooh! Especially if it's on a trail or beautiful back country road... that was this morning! 13 miles of gorgeous downhill mountainous scenery … Continue reading inspired//strength training