I have a perpetual problem of overscheduling myself and not following my own color coded google calendar. This being said I ran Ragnar Chicago for the 6th time this past weekend in the seventh circle of hell weather and then had a 5k on Thursday. Both of these runs were with people that I adore … Continue reading Running will always be a love/hate relationship
Tag: half marathon training
Take nothing for granted
I slugged through a 10 miler this weekend. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't fast and it made me hate that I hadn't run that distance in over a year. I miss the days of a 10 miler being normal. I won't call it easy, but I could set out on the weekend and run 10 … Continue reading Take nothing for granted
Getting Stronger
Turns out I've been working with my trainer for over three months now. I'm not really sure where the time has gone. I know I went to Italy, ran Ragnar, and summer is here, but other than that, how is it July? Whatever, that's not the point. The point is I have been meeting twice … Continue reading Getting Stronger
Training Plans
I've run quite a few half marathons. I could go back and count, but I'm pretty sure it's somewhere between 15-20. I don't really care the exact number. When I started it was a brand new thing and 13.1 miles seemed so far and a huge accomplishment. I really had no idea how I was … Continue reading Training Plans
Starting over
I almost wish I could be a new runner again; learning every step of the way, having no idea what to expect next, not having lofty expectations for myself. Right now I'm so over it all that I'm not running, again. Last week I blamed the heat and my new running buddy, but those are … Continue reading Starting over
When running goes well
It's no secret I have had a lot of ups and downs with my training over the last year. I finally feel like I am on track. I am getting my runs done. I am hitting my goal paces. I am not making up excuses. It's February 16th and I have already run more miles … Continue reading When running goes well
