Once again a few weeks have gone by since my last post.  I think of posts all the time that I want to write but life happens and much of the time writing gets pushed to the back burner.  Will I ever be one of those bloggers who posts every day or even a few days a week?  Probably not.  That is the reality of my life and I’ve definitely accepted that. But there are days when I feel like I really need to write to process some of the things going on right now as it relates to running.

First, yes, I did run in a little 15k on Saturday.  Maybe I will get to that race report before my next race.  It was not a PR but it was a pretty solid effort and consistent with where I am in my training right now.  The 15k is an interesting distance.  I only race one a year (this one) but I always enjoy the distance.

Where to begin?  There is a lot of stuff going on right now! I guess I will start with some big training news.  I now have a coach!  Ever since last June I have been on my own.  I took some much needed time off for my foot to heal.  Then, in the fall I started the recovery/ comeback process.   It’s taken a little longer than I thought it would.  I didn’t want to start working with a coach until I felt like I could give training 100%.  After NOLA I decided it was time.  I have actually wanted to join the Elite Marathoning- USMT Project for a while now.  I am definitely in the back of this pack but I am excited start this journey.  I know it will take time to get to where I want to be but I am ready to do the work.

Have I mentioned I’m running a marathon in 19 days?! Yes, I just started working with Coach Hadley last week and my marathon is almost around the corner.  I know it’s an odd time in a training cycle to start working with a coach.  Obviously this is not my “A” marathon.  I have been on the fence about doing the LRM full or half and for better or worse I decided to go for the full.  This is definitely one of my lowest marathon training cycles ever.  Basically I’ve been averaging 50-60 miles per week.  I’ve been very cautious about increasing mileage.  My foot is doing great and I really don’t want to go backwards.  Apparently my motto this training cycle has been is it’s better to be under-trained than injured!  I just hope I’m ready!

Some more big news: The Another Mother Runner Retreat in Little Rock- April 16-19!  Yes, several months ago I received an email about this retreat and I knew I had to go! Thanks to a very sweet friend with a few good connections I was invited to speak on the Goals Upping panel.  I am extremely honored and excited to be a part of this event!  I will be posting about this more to come but it’s sure to be an amazing weekend!  Did I mention it’s being hosted at one of my favorite hotels of all time?  I’ve stayed at the Capital Hotel twice now and it really is second to none!

The Capital Hotel in Little Rock

The last time we stayed at the Capital was in June for the Go! Mile Championship.  My kids thought it was the “best vacation ever!”

Well I better wrap this up! The River Trail 15K Race Report is coming soon!!

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