How's everyone surviving in this cold so far? I just heard on NY1 that it's the first time since 2007 we have had temperatures in the 20's for five consecutive days. Thank goodness, that was the year I started running outdoors and have collected quite a bit of cold weather running gear. Although, I have to confess running outdoors when the real feel is 4 degrees, is a lot more challenging than … [Read more...] about How I’ve Changed My Training Plan
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Say it, Do it! {The 20%}
{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.} I just read this in Runner's World about the Eugene Marathon: "... in 2012 20 percent of the field {at Eugene} qualified for Boston." I'm going to be one of the 20%. … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {The 20%}
Today I Am…
Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow. Envisioning what my business will look like in six months. Craving a long, slow-paced, mind-clearing run. Reading about anatomy. Writing about running. Thankful for another holiday weekend. YOU? … [Read more...] about Today I Am…
Truth: I Almost Quit
"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." – Vince Lombardi Before writing posts when I'm down in the dumps about something, I often put on my rose colored glasses. The positivity and cheer-leading you see and read here is genuine, but some times it's a pep talk meant more for my own psyche rather than for anyone else. That was 100% the case after I ran the Richmond … [Read more...] about Truth: I Almost Quit
Say it, Do it! {1 Week Down, 15 To Go}
{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.} After today's run, I realized just how much I love training for a race. There was a time period when I disliked running to train, but right now I adore training for a specific … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {1 Week Down, 15 To Go}
Peak Performance Analysis (Giveaway NYC only)
It's no secret, I credit Finish Line Physical therapy with getting me through 2012 and enabling me to continue to do the things I love, especially running. Before going to FLPT, I had been going to some pretty great therapists, but they weren't overly familiar with runners or athletes. They helped me tremendously, but weren't able to get my hamstring back on track with functioning. I still have … [Read more...] about Peak Performance Analysis (Giveaway NYC only)