Would you ever squeeze through a small fence opening in 27 degree weather so you could run 800’s around a track by yourself early in the morning? If you answered yes to all of the above then we have something in common… I didn’t really want to run the 800’s but I did. Does that make sense? I knew I needed to and this was my window of opportunity. We are currently visiting my parents and the high school track…
Let me preface this with a disclaimer… The following post is NOT meant to sound boastful or arrogant in ANY way. ALL credit goes to God because it is through Him that makes all things possible. I’m so glad He does!! A little over a year ago I set out on a mission. I was tired of just talking about reading the Bible and decided to actually read the ENTIRE Bible. This was not my first time to attempt this…
Merry Christmas Everyone!! What a great day! We had a big breakfast, opened presents, church, lunch and time at home with our family. I feel very blessed! This past week everyone was home so we had lots of family time together. I also had some “extra” time to run since John was home which worked out well since it was the hardest week in this marathon training cycle. I actually hit 65 miles this week which is an all-time high…
This morning I was supposed to meet a friend for a nice 8 mile run. After yesterday’s awesome workout my body was screaming for a rest day. My stress fracture area was a tiny bit “achy” and my legs were SO SORE. I had run 5 days in a row which is a first in probably 18 months. So I decided to listen to my body and make it a rest day. I didn’t want to, especially because I had…
There are some days when everything just clicks. You feel good, the weather is perfect and you just get in the groove. That happened to me today. I had an easy 5 mile run planned. Goal- I just wanted to run around an 8- 8:15 pace. I ran my first mile in a 7:50. Nothing special about that. My second mile was a 7:40 and it got me thinking- what if I can get 10 seconds faster each mile… For…
My little baby turned 11 months this week and has turned into quite the little climber. He even figured out how to make it to the top bunk by himself. We have since moved the ladder so he is not tempted. That boy… 🙂 This week was full of school Christmas parties, too many cookies and candy and also RUNNING! I am at the end of Week 14 and finishing my highest mileage week yet. After tomorrow’s 3 mile run…
When I was in Memphis at the expo last week I bought some racing sleeves. I have never worn them but I’m apparently a little behind in the running fashion community and since I found some for $9.99 I decided to give them a try. Yesterday afternoon I was feeling better and decided to go for a 4 mile run. It was just going to be me on the trail and it was perfect racing sleeve weather. First thoughts- mine…
Yes, today was the day I had planned for my second 20 miler… Instead I am home “resting” with the kids. What happened? My body is apparently fighting off some kind of bug or virus and I thought it wise not to run 20 miles and risk making things much worse. This week I’ve experienced a range of {running} emotions. I went into the the week on a runner’s high. Coming off of my new PR I was feeling unstoppable. …
3 Half Marathons in 5 Weeks? Why not?! Well, I could probably list several reason why not but we made it work and I have my husband to thank 100% for that! If it were not for him I would not be able to do ANY of this. I know its been a little much so I will be toning it down on the half marathon racing scene… However, I have learned so much about this race these past few…
I must admit that I am falling in love with the half marathon distance. I have set a PR the last 3 half marathons I have run in- and have run them all within the past 5 weeks! I am learning a lot about racing this distance and having FUN! Yesterday, John, Ashton and I headed to Memphis for the St. Judes Marathon weekend event. Of course it would have been easier traveling, etc. if it would have just been…