Running to Me My mother has taken up yoga. This past week she had gone to an instructor training open house as she is thinking of teaching yoga. While in this open house there was a group discussion, she was asked what kind of activities she has been doing. She stated that she was … Continue reading What Are You Running From?
Training
Cramps and Bananas
Well my title is a tad deceiving because today is actually an amazing day. My day started with a banana and a smoothie which resulted in a crampy run. This made our 5k a little slower then per usual but I am okay with that. Slow and steady wins the race. I am really loving … Continue reading Cramps and Bananas
A Little Boston Inspiration
Today was the Boston marathon, which honestly is something I would love to be able to do. This probably helped with my perky wake up this morning. My alarm went off at 6 am and I actually wanted to get up. I got dressed and even made a smoothie. I am not good at eating … Continue reading A Little Boston Inspiration
Beep Beep Wake Up
I know it is completely unrealistic to think that I am would magically become really great the first couple times I ran but it is where my head is at. I think that is just another illustration of my thought process... I don't know how better to explain today besides by giving a play by … Continue reading Beep Beep Wake Up
They Are Beating Me… And Singing Too!
Week 4 and 5 of Marathon Training When I was training for my half marathon, don't get me wrong I did get sore occasionally but today is the landmark for officially the most sore I have ever been. Here is what led up to my terribly sore day! Monday as per usual I ran with … Continue reading They Are Beating Me… And Singing Too!
From Snow to Shine!
Week 2 and 3 of Marathon Training So I am bulking week two and three together as its been a very busy couple weeks for me! Not only did I go to LA for the week but I had a jam packed training schedule! Week 2 started as per usual with my Monday night run … Continue reading From Snow to Shine!
Half Marathon Psychological Training
Getting My Brain Into It! Over the past couple days I have read a lot of articles in regards to the mental aspect of running. I found this great article on marathon mental training and am going to use it to add to my half marathon training regime. I will still be running a marathon within … Continue reading Half Marathon Psychological Training