2014 held a light race schedule for me because of injuries and moving across the country. Sadly, I had to cancel my 2014 NYC marathon entry which was expensive but I have guaranteed entry for 2015 now. This year (Mungu akipenda) I’m looking forward to getting back to my marathon running self. May 2 – AmericanContinue reading “My 2015 Race Schedule”
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Race bling: race medal display
After years of storing my race medals in the bottom drawer, I’ve decided to display my marathon medals (my medals from half-marathons, 10 and 5 Ks are still stored away for now). I purchased a 30 inch “Victory Medal Display” board for $26…. by buying the plain “make it your own” version and painting blackContinue reading “Race bling: race medal display”
Running together, apart
Last Saturday, a few running friends and I ran 20 miles of the NYC marathon course. I got so excited when I noticed that they put up the route flags along the course in Brooklyn & Queens. Even though I’m not running NYC (my friends are but I’m running Philly marathon on Nov 17), IContinue reading “Running together, apart”
Running through step-backs
It’s been awhile since I have written a blog entry – summer turned insane for me between work, travel, training for marathon #2 and life in general. It’s been a rough past 12 months but I am discovering my true self in the process and counting my blessings; I’m preparing for a life reset. The thingContinue reading “Running through step-backs”
Training Paces – I’m running my long runs too fast and my fast runs too slow
Like most runners, I often run my long runs too fast and my fast runs too slow. Lately I’ve been trying to force myself to slow down on my 10+ mile runs and really sprint my shorter ones. I found this super convenient training paces calculator on Runner’s World – http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/training-paces-calculator. You enter in your goal/actual paceContinue reading “Training Paces – I’m running my long runs too fast and my fast runs too slow”
NYRR’s 9+1 = I’m going to be running a lot this year
I decided to sign up for NYRR’s 9+1 program*….. so basically I will be spending most of my time this summer/fall running races, training for races and eating & sleeping tons to replenish The things I do for guaranteed 2014 NYC marathon entry. My race calendar now looks insanely packed…..between the 9 required scored racesContinue reading “NYRR’s 9+1 = I’m going to be running a lot this year”
United we run
As the ongoing saga related to the Boston Marathon bombing continues (click here for a summary of events), I log into Garmin Connect to enter my week’s mileage and I’m brought to tears (for like the 9th time this week) by Garmin’s message of support: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by theContinue reading “United we run”
2013 Race Calendar
Spring is finally here. I went on my first run this weekend without my winter gear 🙂 Spring time for me equals the start of race season. This year I’ve signed up for a lot. My credit card is worn out, but I’m super excited. The husband and I will be running our first “colorContinue reading “2013 Race Calendar”
Sometimes you need to just slow down and enjoy the view
It’s been hard to stick to my marathon training schedule these past 2 weeks. The hubby, dog and I have been traveling between Ithaca and Westchester, NY. Both places got quite a bit of snow and bouts of 0*F weather. To cope we used tons of gym guest passes and tried to brave the freezingContinue reading “Sometimes you need to just slow down and enjoy the view”
Marathon Thoughts
Loved this video since the first time I saw it last year after my first marathon. It’s a pretty good representation of the different stages one goes through during a marathon.
