Last year, I put out a blog post - Tips for Running on Vacation - to help runners who still wanted to get some runs in while they were away on vacation. It only seems appropriate to go one step further and give some tips for traveling somewhere for a race, which is becoming more and … Continue reading Longer Races, Faraway Places
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Copenhagen Marathon 2.0
Happy, but disappointed. It's possible to be both at the same time. Happy to finish a marathon, but disappointed with how it finished. Happy with the finishing time, but disappointed to be so far from my goal. Happy that I kept pushing until the finish line, but disappointed that I had to start pushing with … Continue reading Copenhagen Marathon 2.0
2,000 Days to Remember
Over the course of my running streak, I have intentionally not made too big of a deal about any 'milestone' days. Not because I didn't notice those days, but just because I wanted to treat them like any other day. Actually, I don't think I told too many people outside of my family that I … Continue reading 2,000 Days to Remember
Sub-3:20 or Bust??
As I said in my post, Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again), the overwhelming feeling that I had in the first 7 weeks of training for the Copenhagen Marathon was one of excitement. I was enjoying the whole process - the training as well as some of the things surrounding my training like strength and conditioning, stretching, … Continue reading Sub-3:20 or Bust??
Chasing Boston
The Boston Marathon. Just the name alone can inspire many runners and non-runners alike. The iconic medal. Heartbreak Hill. The Citgo sign. The turn onto Boylston Street. Growing up, I can honestly say the Boston Marathon was never something that drew my attention. And even when I was at the very beginning of my running … Continue reading Chasing Boston
Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again)
Going into every marathon training plan, there can be a wide range of feelings. Nerves. Anxiety. Expectation. Confidence. Belief. Excitement. All of these can come from past experiences you've had, whether in training or in races. They can also be from what your actual training plan looks like and if it is different or more … Continue reading Next Up: Copenhagen Marathon (Again)
Goals Not Resolutions
With a new year underway, it's time to start working towards new goals. Or continue in pursuit of old ones. Every year, I have goals that I write down and clearly define so that I can track my progress towards achieving them throughout the year. I like to call them goals, not resolutions. The reason … Continue reading Goals Not Resolutions
2022 in Review
At the beginning of each year, I set myself new running goals. I like my goals to be tangible and realistic, but also challenging and beneficial to my long-term running. I have found that setting goals in this way keeps me motivated throughout the year and allows me to easily track how I've done in … Continue reading 2022 in Review
Year Five: Complete
At the end of November, I completed my fifth year of running at least one mile every day. Since I have started this blog, I have shared a lot of the different experiences that I have had while on this running streak. Of course, I've had both positive (click here for a reminder) and negative … Continue reading Year Five: Complete
Ready to Run Marathon #10
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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