After last week's 76 miles, this week was the beginning of THE cutback- it's basically taper time! This week was still a tough one though but mostly good! My coach usually has given me a two-week taper, but he said after already running two marathons this year (Tokyo and Grandma's) he thought it might be good to give me a longer, more gradual taper. Here's how it all went down: Monday: The Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion Friday: The Garmin 220
Today's fitness fashion post isn't really fashion, but its definitely something I am wearing on nearly every run these days...it's my Garmin 220! The Garmin 220 is considered a "mid-range" (price-wise) running watch. I received this as a gift right after I returned from Singapore. My first race with it was the Tokyo Marathon. Opinion? I LOVE this Garmin! Why do I love it so Continue Reading