Sometimes marathon training is a bit like a roller coaster. There are definite high’s and lows. I’ll admit, I’ve been on a bit of a high with my training the past few weeks but my long run on Friday once again reminded me that 20+ miles is a long way and I cannot take my training legs for granted. I’ve never considered myself a high mileage runner but after doing a lot of reading on how to improve as a…
It’s been a while. Where to begin?! I guess I’ll start with the one person who hasn’t been sick in the past few weeks- thank you Anna! Why can’t we all be more like you! It is hard nearly impossible trying to keep everyone healthy at this time of the year. I do my best to keep things clean and sanitized but for some reason this nasty cough/ cold thing that is going around will not leave us alone! I’ve…
Most of the time I enjoy running. I love when I can run with friends. I also love the quiet moments I have when I run on my own. I love the easy run days when I can enjoy the simplicity of it all. And I especially love nailing hard workouts and finishing feeling strong. But every workout is not great and sometimes I do not feel strong. In fact, I do not feel good at all. I had one…
It’s been a great first week of a brand new year. 2013- I think I’m really going to like you! my BIGGEST blessings! I am still figuring out some new goals for 2013. I am keeping a lot of my old ones but I have a few new things in mind for the new year. Here are a few non-running goals in no particular order: 1. Memorize 1 Corinthians 13 with my kids. 2. Learn how to french braid. 3….