Some training cycles are really difficult from a mental or physical standpoint. Some are even difficult from both the mental and physical standpoints. If you are a regular reader, you might recall that my training for the Copenhagen marathon in May was a cycle that was challenging in both a mental and physical way. (For … Continue reading Ready to Run Marathon #10
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RunPatRun Race Series – Part 6: 2021 Philadelphia Marathon
When you register for a race, you have certain expectations right away. At least I do. When I registered for the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon, my only real expectation was to get a new personal best marathon time, which was 3:25:51 from 2019. There was just no other way for me to approach this race. And … Continue reading RunPatRun Race Series – Part 6: 2021 Philadelphia Marathon
Ready or Not?
If you've been following along this year or even just the last few weeks, you probably know that a lot of my running this year has been geared towards one race in November. The Philadelphia Marathon. On November 21st. But before that comes the Rocky Run, which is this Saturday! I've taken part in both … Continue reading Ready or Not?
Getting Race Ready
If you have been reading my previous blog posts or following along, you might know that I have registered for a few races this fall. So, with the calendar now turning over to August, it is time for me to really start to focus on preparation for these races. I have run a lot of … Continue reading Getting Race Ready
A Return to Racing!
There’s a different feeling at the beginning of a race than before a normal run. If you’ve ever been at the start of a race, then you might know what I’m talking about. For me, it’s usually a combination nerves, excitement and focus. The longer the distance, the more intense these feelings become. I know … Continue reading A Return to Racing!
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