Three running outfits for one race can only mean one thing... right now I'm either sitting in a van waiting my turn to run or running one of my three legs as a part of Team Off Balance at the New Balance Reach the Beach Relay. Sitting here writing this at 12:50a.m. on Thursday morning, I'll admit I'm a little nervous for my 17.5 miles. What have I gotten myself into this time? Hopefully, some … [Read more...] about It’s Relay Day!
Training Diaries
My personal running adventures. Read below to learn about my training and read past race recaps.
Heat, Hills & Humility
There are so many things I could say about the Country Music 1/2 Marathon. I could tell you about the expo, the course, the hills, the heat, the humidity, and the unplanned circumstances of the weekend. I could tell you about almost peeing my pants (true story). Or about eating a salt packet mid-race for the first time (it was weird, I didn't like it, but I think it was a smart choice). I … [Read more...] about Heat, Hills & Humility
The Season Opener
Last night while nervously prepping for the More/Fitness Magazine Half Marathon, I made a list. I wrote about my ego and all my glorious race plans, but my brain wasn't truly on-board with my race plan until late last night. The reality is that I've been really anxious about this race. I've been running without a watch for the majority of my runs and really wasn't sure what to expect. Not … [Read more...] about The Season Opener
The “Take a Day Off Dilemma”
Truth: Some weeks there is nothing I love more than taking a day or two off from working out. At times rest days are tastier than a cupcake from my favorite Upper East Side bakery. Truth: Some weeks I despise rest days. I know I need it. I take them and yet my legs no matter how tired they are, yearn to run, lunge or spin. My brain seeks relief from the thoughts that weigh me down in the form of … [Read more...] about The “Take a Day Off Dilemma”
The Strategy for Race Day
Redemption? A comeback? A new p.r.? What is the strategy for Sunday? #1) To ignore my ego. #2) To acknowledge that my training may have not been full of hill repeats and speed workouts, but I've had some pretty solid 8,9,10, and 12 mile runs. Which means 13.1 should be okay. #3) To focus this 13.1 mile effort as a training run for the Nashville 1/2. (key words: training run) #4) To leave my … [Read more...] about The Strategy for Race Day
Set Goals, Watch Your Ego, Find Inspiration
Set Goals Setting my goals for 2012 was relatively easy. I failed to meet my 2011 goals, so they just got rolled over into another year. What has happened in the last year or more is that I've learned how to better prepare myself for success. I've gone from running three times a week, to four. I've stopped doing workouts that don't help me reach my running goals. I've focused my efforts on doing … [Read more...] about Set Goals, Watch Your Ego, Find Inspiration