Tempo runs are a new thing for me. According to Runner's World, a tempo run should be "comfortably hard". Huh? So is it comfortable or hard? I have no idea! Let's just say pacing is not my strong suit! 😄 As I start Week 2 of my marathon training, I decided that my tempo run …
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10 things I’ve learned from running that don’t have anything to do with running
Since I started running again last year, I've learned a lot about running. But here are some things I've learned that have nothing to do with running: Rest days are just as important as run days Learning what, how, and when to eat and drink is an important part of training Foam rolling shouldn't be …
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5 Lessons from the 2018 Chilly Half
Two Sundays ago, I did my first half marathon in 13 years. It was a beautiful day and I was running with a group of friends, new and old. I felt both excited and calm at the same time: excited to see how I would do but calm because I was confident in my training. …
My obsession with fuel
In general, I'm obsessed with food so naturally, this obsession carries over into my running. Today was my long run and I did 15km. Yay! 😄 My goal for my long runs (in addition to building my distance) is to use them to try out new fueling options. Since I signed up for the marathon, …
My training plan
Today is a rest day but I'm kind of itching to run. Just 3 months ago, I was nervous about running 4x a week. Now my body has adjusted to 4x a week and I want to do more. However, I firmly believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so …
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