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Training Diaries

My personal running adventures. Read below to learn about my training and read past race recaps.

My Pre-natal Workouts Weren’t What I Expected Them to Be

Early in pregnancy, I decided running wasn't for me (If you missed that post read: Why I'm Not Running Through Pregnancy). What I didn't know at the time was just how little I would workout throughout my entire pregnancy. I never thought I would forgo my favorite workouts while growing a human and I most certainly didn't think I'd be so laid back about it either. I feel zero guilt and have zero … [Read more...] about My Pre-natal Workouts Weren’t What I Expected Them to Be

How to Talk Yourself Through the Tough Miles of Your Long Run

The middle miles of a long run are always the hardest miles on my training plan. I’m not sure exactly why this is the point during my run where I slip into a temporary state of negativity. What gets me through those middle miles is the idea that I know I’ll feel better when I get past that halfway point. My least favorite mile when racing a half marathon (yep—you guessed it) is mile 7. I have … [Read more...] about How to Talk Yourself Through the Tough Miles of Your Long Run

I Only Did It Because I Didn’t Want To Do It

If you've been following along, you know I'm not training for anything this year. In fact, I'm really not into running at all right now and that excites me! My life is nearly 100% about running and it's actually nice to take break from this subject when it's my time to workout. (Side note: Did you know my husband also owns a running related business?) Being as I'm not training for a race, … [Read more...] about I Only Did It Because I Didn’t Want To Do It

How I Got My Groove Back After Marathon Training Ended

The holidays are a great time to take a break from training, to reset and spend time doing things other than running. However, once January hit I was on a downward spiral. After having spent the majority of 2016 marathon training, I felt lost after race day had come and gone. Before I knew it, one glass of wine a few nights a week turned into one or two glasses most nights. One cup of coffee in … [Read more...] about How I Got My Groove Back After Marathon Training Ended

The Truth About Skipping Workouts & Holiday Indulgence

Can we chat about food guilt for a minute? Am I the only one who is annoyed by the constant clamor surrounding the holidays and weight gain? The truth is, as a runner and health-conscious person, my weight matters to me year-round. I’m not obsessed with my weight the way I was in my youth, but I do know that I feel my best and run my best when my weight is where it should be and I’m not … [Read more...] about The Truth About Skipping Workouts & Holiday Indulgence

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