Woke up this morning in an attempt to get out and run. I have rested for three days now and it is time to give the foot a try. I…Read more
half marathon training
Training – Week 15 – Week 13 of Marathon Training – Wednesday – Another Day of No Running, But Staying Positive
I am resting my foot yet again. Yes, it is about to drive me insane, but in my efforts to work on staying positive and realizing this minor setback will…Read more
Training – Week 15 – Week 13 of Marathon Training – Tuesday – Another Frustrating Day of Rest
No running again today. I rested yesterday as I had scheduled, but today I was to run 7 miles. That did not happen. I am frustrated. Frustrated to the point…Read more
Training – Week 14 – Week 12 of Marathon Training – Sunday – 18 Miles of Torture
This was a terrible run. My mental stamina was weak. I was not focused to begin with this morning for this run and I knew that was going to come…Read more
Training – Week 14 – Week 12 of Marathon Training – Friday – 6 Miles Cut Short
I had planned all week to get out this morning and run my 18 miler. However, last night I felt terrible. My allergies were flaring up and I bet I…Read more
Training – Week 14 – Week 12 of Marathon Training – Friday – 6 Miles Cut Short
Not a whole lot to say about this run. I took off feeling tired(still not adjusted to the energy required to teach) and took off for an easy 6 mile…Read more
Training – Week 14 – Week 12 of Marathon Training – Thursday – 7 Miles
I had planned to run this 7 mile run yesterday morning, but when I woke up my body was sore. My shin splints were something fierce and my darn ankle…Read more
Training – Week 14 – Week 12 of Marathon Training – Tuesday – 7 Mile EZ
This week is my big peak week. The plan has me scheduled to run 42 miles which is the largest mileage of any week. It starts out with a nice…Read more
Training – Week 14 – Week 12 of Marathon Training – Monday – Active Recovery
Woke up this morning to some super sore legs. My right ankle area was pretty tender as well. I set out on my bike and rode to the Y for…Read more
Training – Week 13 – Week 11 of Marathon Training – Sunday – 20 Miles…The Body is an UNPREDICTABLE AND AMAZING MACHINE
Anyone who follows this blog and has been reading it this past week, you know that this week has been a frustrating week for me with a surprise pain in…Read more