Throughout this training, Tiffany and I have been gearing up for our 20 mile run. The last long run before we start tapering for the marathon on the 24th. I remember I would scroll forward on my marathon training app at the beginning of this program and just stare at the upcoming 20 miles which […]
Happy Miles
Midweek long run
After running a PR on Saturday’s half marathon, I was sore for a few days. I have 20 miles on Saturday and wanted to take it easy this week. Monday was a rest day (which I would have bumped up Thursday’s 5 miler because of my work schedule). Tuesday I had 5 scheduled and did […]
Lake Benbrook Half – Impromptu race
The best thing about marathon training is the confidence builder. Last year when the Cow Town half marathon was coming up I remember thinking, “I need to start training for this race.” I began running more and more around November and then come February I headed out to the race and finished at my regular […]
Snow, ice, 15 degree windchill
This week it has been really cold so far. Yesterday I ran 4 miles on the treadmill because of the bitter cold and today I woke up to thunder, snow, sleet, and ice. 5 miles on the treadmill. I am so glad I have it as an option. So many people complain about the treadmill, […]
my running journey
I remember when I first started running as an adult. I lived in Gresham, Oregon (outside of Portland). I was 50lbs plus overweight and I knew running was the way to lose the weight. My BF and I met at the local high school track. I had a 6 month old at the time and […]
rain rain rain
So, here in North Texas it was predicted that it would rain starting today. The rain was predicted for the afternoon so I thought, “Great, I’ll run in the morning and beat the rain.” That is exactly what I did, I headed out at 9am and it was drizzling. I wore my rain jacket, my […]
Christmas week and New Years
The toughest part about running and commitment to training is most people don’t get it and tend to look at you funny when you continue to follow the plan. So here is how it went for me, we ran 15 miles the Saturday the 22nd. Sunday the 23 my little sister came into town. Monday the 24th […]
This morning’s short run-December 13, 2012
I went to bed Wednesday night December 12th and thought, “I’ll wake up early, run my 3 miles and get ready for work…etc” alarm went off and I shut it off, rolled over and went back to sleep. My knees are sore, my back is sore, and I am just feeling exhausted! “Stupid Running!” Just […]
Tired
I’m only on week 3 of my marathon training and I have felt more tired. I know that there are other factors to think about, stress from work, anxiety about the future…etc. I ran my fastest 4 miler on Wednesday, 34:32. Yippy! Felt proud and no soreness. I skipped Thursday’s 3 miler and today is […]
Official training starts tomorrow…
Tomorrow is the official start of my marathon training. I’ll be using Higdon’s novice 1 program. It’s an 18 week program and yes I got the app for it. I’m excited and nervous at the same time. I looked at the calendar and the mileage gets incredibly high. The most I’ve ever run is 14 […]