This blog is long overdue for an update! I recently completed my 10th marathon, which also happened to be my second Boston Marathon. This experience was completely different than my first in 2018. I approached the start line this year healthy, uninjured, and with low expectations about a finish time. I finished strong, with my … Continue reading Boston Marathon 2019
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2018 Boston Marathon
I started this recap a few days after Boston, but I’m only just finishing it a month later. Since Boston, I started working full time and haven’t really had much time to do anything else! I definitely wanted to get all my thoughts about the race down because it was so special to me, so … Continue reading 2018 Boston Marathon
Strava Badge
I love using Strava for running. I don't know how I ever ran a step before it! I'm kidding, but the app/website has really great features for athletes. I'm able to upload runs from my Garmin watch. I can log the number of miles I'm running on my shoes. I can view fellow athlete's workouts, … Continue reading Strava Badge
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Recap
To end a crazy year of running, I ran the St. Jude Memphis Marathon on Dec. 2nd. It was my third marathon in 90 days, and when I finished I earned my entry into the Marathon Maniacs club at the Bronze level. It was a goal I had never thought of until my running buddy … Continue reading St. Jude Memphis Marathon Recap
Peak to Creek Recap
It’s finally time to recap the Peak to Creek Marathon! You may think waiting a month to review is too long, but I just received my age group award in the mail so I’ll use that as my excuse. I heard about the Peak to Creek Marathon in early 2017, and thought it would be … Continue reading Peak to Creek Recap
2017 Freakin Fast Marathon Recap
Recap of the Freakin Fast Marathon and my first Boston qualifying race.
Summer Training/Fall Racing
As I type this (long overdue) blog post, my husband is painting one of our upstairs guest rooms a pale pink in preparation for moving our baby girl upstairs. This means we can transform the nursery next to our bedroom into an office. Which, hopefully, means I'll be doing a lot more writing! In addition … Continue reading Summer Training/Fall Racing