Across the Bay 10K Recap

After the marathon, I took a week off from doing any kind of running. Or any real physical activity period. I wanted to give my body the chance to rest and just enjoy… Continue reading →

Marine Corps Marathon Recap

I am a marathoner. Just a year ago, those were words I never thought I’d say. But four months of training paid off and I crossed the finish line of the 2014 Marine… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 16 and 17/Getting Ready

After finishing my peak week of training, I fully embraced the taper. I decided I could do my runs in the afternoon and enjoy sleeping in. Except that I am no longer used… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 15 Recap

I am officially tapering! That is so exciting to say! It seems like I started this process so long ago. Now I’ve gotten through the hardest training and it’s time to focus on… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 14 Recap

Twenty-six days. That’s how many days are left until the Marine Corps Marathon. That sounds scary close now. There have been many times where I’ve bitched and moaned about all the training, but… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 13 Recap

It’s officially fall! I can’t put into words how excited I am. Fall is my favorite season. You’ve got cooler temperatures, clearer skies and football! It also means the marathon is only weeks… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 12 Recap

Wow, week 12. It’s hard to believe I’m three months deep into this. And that only a handful of weeks remain. So the recap: Monday: Rest day. I spent part of this day… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 11 Recap

Eh, this was a less than perfect week. But not all weeks will be amazing. I was about due for a rough one after the last two weeks went pretty well. To start,… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 10 Recap

Another strong week is in the books! To recap: Monday: Rest day, also known as the best day. Tuesday: 3 miles. I have no idea how long this run actually took because my… Continue reading →

Marathon Training Week 9 Recap

Finally I have a weekly recap that is not all gloom and doom! After taking some time off last week, I was ready to dive into week nine of training. I had a… Continue reading →