Well, we've been here before. 365 days (and counting) of running every day. The first time I did it was in November 2018. And that time I kept going for another (almost) five years. This time feels different, but before I explain why, let's first look at how the last year has gone. Why I … Continue reading Running Streak, Take Two
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No Race to the Stones
I just wanted to give a quick update since I haven't posted in several weeks. My last post was through Weeks 7-9 of training for a 100km trail race - Race to the Stones - this summer in England. What I didn't mention in that post was something that happened after my long run the … Continue reading No Race to the Stones
When the Tough Gets Going: Race To The Stones – Weeks 7-9
The middle weeks of a training plan can be the toughest weeks and not just from the physical side of things. Yes, the miles are ramping up and the long runs are getting longer. But sometimes the mental side of training through these weeks is even tougher to get through. The goal race that you … Continue reading When the Tough Gets Going: Race To The Stones – Weeks 7-9
Changes? What Changes?: Race to the Stones – Weeks 4-6
If you read my previous training update (here's a refresher), you already know that one of the main reasons for me signing up for the 100km race this summer was to try something new and different. But I didn't really think too much about the specifics. As the days and weeks of training go by, … Continue reading Changes? What Changes?: Race to the Stones – Weeks 4-6
Something Different: Race to the Stones – Weeks 1-3
As last year ended and this year began, I knew a couple of things. First, I wanted to continue to run every day. And, secondly, I wanted to keep running some of the same races that I have been doing the last few years. But I also had a feeling that I wanted to try … Continue reading Something Different: Race to the Stones – Weeks 1-3
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 13-15
As race day gets closer and closer, it gets harder and harder to not let it completely take over your mind. There are so many variables when training and getting ready for a race. Especially a marathon. Especially the Chicago Marathon. Am I training enough? Am I training the right way? Am I ready? What … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 13-15
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 10-12
Knowing that the peak weeks of training are here, and there isn't much longer to go before the taper begins, and the training cycle ends, has me feeling good. But what arguably has me feeling even better - cooler temperatures! It's no secret that I (and many others) have struggled at times in the heat … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 10-12
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 4-6
Highs and Lows Going into a training cycle for a race, no matter the distance, you can always expect there to be some highs and lows along the way. The trouble is, you don't really know when they will come or how long they will last. Both the highs and the lows can seemingly come … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 4-6
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 1-3
If you read my last blog post - 2024 So Far - you will know that my next big race is the Chicago Marathon this October. Since the beginning of the year (or even before that), the Chicago Marathon has been my main target for 2024. I originally got a place in it through the … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 1-3
Copenhagen Marathon – Race Week Update
In my first training update for the Copenhagen Marathon (click Here for a reminder), I explained how my first few weeks of training went, which was about as well as I could have hoped for until a hip issue provided a setback in my 4th week of training. A lot has happened since that update. … Continue reading Copenhagen Marathon – Race Week Update
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