It's been 14 weeks since I ran...3 1/2 months! Forever. This has been the longest break that I have ever taken from running since I started distance running 18 years ago. I'm getting closer to recovered but still not there. If you're new to this blog, you can read my story in Runner's World HERE. I was interviewed a few weeks ago for the article. This post, this post, and this post are Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 13 Weeks Post Broken Leg
First things first! The exciting news of the week is that my story about missing the Antarctica Marathon due to a broken leg was featured in Runner's World this week. Read it HERE. I was interviewed a few weeks ago for the article. The writer is a freelancer who I believe found me through this blog! Of course, I would have preferred to NOT have broken my leg and not been in Runner's World, Continue Reading
Four Weeks Post-Break, Three Weeks Post-Surgery
I'm four weeks post-leg break and three weeks post-surgery. (If you're catching up, read this post and this post.) This week definitely showed signs of progress. I still had my moments when I felt sorry for myself, especially when seeing pictures on social media of all the fun the Marathon Tours group was having in Antarctica. :( Social media can be harmful that way, can't it? Seeing how Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Running Through 2017
Throughout the year, I consistently shared my weekly recaps of training. But it's also fun at the end of a year to reflect on the year as a 'whole.' So much more happened than I realized: four full marathons, many shorter races from 1 mile and up, lots of travel and adventure; quite a year! So I figured I would share a YEAR recap; I hope you enjoy this long (and a bit self-indulgent) post, Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Recovering from the 3 Bridges Marathon
Happy Holidays! I hope everyone had a great long weekend. I'm a little behind in my weekly recap, since I was focused on publishing my 3 Bridges Marathon recap- check it out! As I mentioned in that recap of the 3 Bridges Marathon, Jess and I will no longer be hosting our link-up, so today I'm just linking up with HoHo Runs/Mississippi Piddlin to share my training details. I'm not technically Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 7 Weeks Until the New York City Marathon!
Happy Sunday! I'm checking in with my weekly recap and link-up with Jess from Jess Runs ATL. Details at the bottom of this post to join us. I am also linking up with Courtney and HoHo Runs/Mississippi Piddlin, who host similar link-ups. Check them out! Here's how training for the NYC marathon went last week: Monday: Rest from running, which felt great after the City of Lakes half marathon Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 18 Weeks Until The New York City Marathon
I'm a day late with my weekly recap- so sorry! We spent the holiday weekend at Dustin's family's cabin and the internet service there is not great. I hope you all can link up still with Jess and me. Details below! Here's how my week of training for the New York City Marathon 2017 went: Monday: 7 morning miles with my friends Lindsey and Christie. Barre after work at the Barre Continue Reading