Hello friends! I haven't been blogging since I posted about my injury, which was four weeks ago... This injury has been a frustrating one- they all are, though, aren't they? Ha! I took two weeks completely off of running. I went to a spin class every day (just 45 minutes) and often a pilates class (as I normally would.) (Spin fitness did NOT translate to running fitness for me.) I Continue Reading
8 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
8 weeks until the Paris marathon..maybe?? After two 60 mile weeks in a row (and before that, an intense week of snowboarding in Switzerland), I shouldn't be surprised that my body revolted a bit and an injury popped up. Repetitive or overuse injuries are bound to happen eventually. They are frustrating for sure, but they are also a good reminder that we have to be kind to our bodies- marathon Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 9 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Is it spring yet? The London winters aren't nearly as cold (or slippery) as Minnesota, but I am still eager for some sunshine and warmer temps! But I'll keep plugging along in Paris training, hoping to see the sunrise soon... Monday: Easy 7 mile run before work. I had to wfh for a bit as our landlords (they own the place, but live in Hong Kong) were in town and coming over with their architect Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 10 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
10 weeks until the Paris Marathon! Here's my recap of training this past week: Monday: Total rest day. My tailbone/pelvis was still feeling weird after the fall when snowboarding in Verbier, so I had hoped a day of TLC would help, which it did. Tuesday: Track Tuesday! I had a dentist appointment later in the morning so was wfh until then, so was actually able to hit the track when it opened Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 11 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Well, as expected, there wasn't as much running this week as usual, since Dustin and I were in Verbier snowboarding Saturday through Thursday. We managed to run twice over the trip, but just a 5k distance each time, and then just snowboarding the rest of the days. I'm excited and ready to get back to Paris marathon training now. Here's my weekly recap: Monday: Second day of snowboarding in Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 12 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Short and sweet recap this week of training for the Paris Marathon! Monday: I was heading out the door for an early run when I learned that my 12:40 flight from Heathrow to JFK was cancelled- just cancelled, no explanation, no rebooking...Fortunately my EA was able to book me on an earlier flight on a different airline. But that meant instead of running, I needed to pack up and head right to Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 13 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Another week of training for the Paris marathon complete. Still struggling with the loss of Matilda; if you missed my tribute to my best good girl, here it is. Ruth is adjusting to life as an only child. We all miss Matilda. Here's how this past week went in training. Monday: Easy run with friends, with some strides at the end. 8 miles. There were some crisp mornings this week Continue Reading