This is not going to be one of those posts where I apologize for being absent for damn near a month, or call myself a “bad blogger,” or promise never to leave ever again. Nope, this is not that post. … Continue reading
It’s Not You, It’s Me.
Marathon Training, Week 8
Monday: 60 minutes Strength Tuesday: 2 miles Wednesday: Rest! Thursday: 5 miles (speedwork), 45 minutes PT Friday: 30 minutes strength Saturday: 4 miles (9:11 pace) Sunday: 8 miles (9:47 pace) 8 weeks in, and I’ve hit another recovery week. For … Continue reading
Things I Found This Week That I Really Like.
Okay, so I’m an old fan of Strength Running, but this post, Cute Butts & Tightening the Screws, is still awesome. Also, it led me to this girl… A Life Less Bullshit. Kills me dead. I’m in love. Also, this: … Continue reading
Temperance.
For endurance athletes, it’s easier to train for hours than to rest. It’s easier to keep pushing, pushing, pushing. After all, that’s what we do best. But, ironically (or maybe not), success in pushing, pushing, pushing requires a certain amount … Continue reading
Marathon Training, Week 7
Another decent week in the books. Monday: Rest Tuesday: 3 miles (9:15 pace) Wednesday: 60 minutes personal training Thursday: rest Friday: 45 minutes strength Saturday: 6 miles (8:45 pace) Sunday: 15 miles (9:45 pace) Despite some challenges and time crunches, … Continue reading
Marathon Training, Week 6
Can I get a WHAT WHAT?! Monday: 3 miles (8:55 pace) Tuesday: 60 minutes personal training Wednesday: 8 miles (9:25 pace) Thursday: Rest Friday: 60 minutes strength Saturday: Rest Sunday: 15 miles (long run. 9:55 pace) I needed a solid … Continue reading
Responsibility.
I am responsible for my success. I am responsible for my failure. No one else. It’s not hard to own up to success… but, when you stare failure in the face? That’s when responsibility gets sneaky. In those moments, it’s … Continue reading
Marathon Training, Week 5
Monday: Rest Tuesday: 2×3 miles (9:00 pace) Wednesday: 60 minutes personal training) Thursday: 3 miles of speed + 1 mile of hills (avg 9:00 pace) Friday: 60 minutes strength Saturday: Rest… also, SICK! Sunday: 12 miles SICK! This week started … Continue reading
Wednesday Weights, Winter Edition
Marathon Training, Week 4
Sigh. I don’t know what my deal has been these past 2 weeks. Monday: 60 minute strength Tuesday: 3 miles (tempo, 8:45 pace) Wednesday: 3 mile (recovery, pace), 60 minute strength Thursday: rest Friday: 3 miles (9:30 pace) Saturday: 60 … Continue reading
Some Keys to Marathon Training Success
I mentioned last week that training wasn’t so hot, and it was my own damn fault. I made some rookie mistakes, as we all do from time to time. So, I thought I’d share what I learned… for the 50th … Continue reading
5 Ways to Stay Safe Out There
I don’t know about you, but I love playing outside. Always have, always will. These days, my play time usually means running before the sun comes up or after it’s already down. I don’t get as much play time as … Continue reading
Marathon Training, Week 3
Week 3 was… eh. Monday: Skating, 45 minutes Tuesday: 3 x 800s Rest Wednesday: 3 x 800s (8:00 pace); 60 minutes personal training Thursday: 3 miles (recovery, 10:00 pace) Friday: 60 minutes strength Saturday: Rest Sunday: 15 miles 10 miles … Continue reading