How many times in the last year have I written out a packing list when prepping to travel to a race? Way too many! I love making lists with paper and pen, but the monotony of listing out every single item from underwear and sports bras to safety pins and hair ties finally got to me. So, I created a list for both of us to use over and over again, while saving us the headache of wondering if … [Read more...] about {Printable} Marathon Packing List
Ramblings From Taper Town: When Calling Myself a Marathoner Was Enough
In 2004 I ran my third marathon, the Chicago Marathon. Having had a grueling experience while foolishly running the New York City Marathon while injured the year before, I was thrilled to be injury free and running a flat race. I ran my first three marathons in a pretty simple fashion. I wore cotton, didn't have a fueling strategy, a time goal, or a GPS watch on my wrist. Heck, I didn't even … [Read more...] about Ramblings From Taper Town: When Calling Myself a Marathoner Was Enough
Race Pace Training Diaries: The Fab 4
The summer and fall edition of Race Pace Training Diaries follows Jess D, a Race Pace Runner, training for the 2014 New York City Marathon with the goal of becoming a faster runner and setting a new Personal Record. Learn more about Jess and her goals here. Now that I am a little over half way through my training program for the New York City marathon, I thought it would be a good … [Read more...] about Race Pace Training Diaries: The Fab 4
Welcome to the Pain Cave: It’s Time to Rewrite the Script & Dig Deep
Ladies and Gentleman, are you ready to embrace the drama? If so, then let me tell you a little thing about running a relay race, it's full of drama. Imagine this: 12 runners without sleep, very little "real" food or clean showers are crammed into two vans navigating their way through unfamiliar territory while running a countless number of hills and miles. They are hungry, tired and … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Pain Cave: It’s Time to Rewrite the Script & Dig Deep
Race Pace Training Diaries: The Mental Struggle
The summer and fall edition of Race Pace Training Diaries follows Jess D, a Race Pace Runner, training for the 2014 New York City Marathon with the goal of becoming a faster runner and setting a new Personal Record. Learn more about Jess and her goals here. The past few weeks of training have had a lot of ups and downs. After a few tragic tempo runs I started feeling really down & … [Read more...] about Race Pace Training Diaries: The Mental Struggle
Relay Race Round-Up: Tips on What to Pack, How to Fuel & Know What to Expect
Two years ago I ran my first relay race. It was equally exciting and exhausting. I was somewhat organized, but definitely didn't properly fuel or bring enough clothing options. This weekend I'm running my 2nd relay race with New Balance, and I'm much more prepared. In fact, I'm probably over-prepared! In case you aren't familiar with relay races here's a quick rundown on how it goes. A … [Read more...] about Relay Race Round-Up: Tips on What to Pack, How to Fuel & Know What to Expect