So, my long run for the week was 18 miles – longer than I have ever run before! I have to admit, I was a wee bit nervous about it. I logically knew (or at least was pretty sure) that…
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18 Miles…. BOOM!
Tagged with: First Martathon, long run, Long run and short run, LSD, Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Plantar Faciitis, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Plantar Faciitis, running
Speedwork reminds you how fast you can run.
So on the list for last night was a 6 mile run (although I have since checked,and I messed up – it was supposed to be a 7 mile run. OOPS!) I had done the speed work the night before,…
Tagged with: Biggest Loser, first marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, Road running, running, Weight Loss
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running, treadmill run
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running, treadmill run
Long Slow Run.. without water.
Good Morning! I am feeling surprisingly great this morning! Why so surprisingly? Well, yesterday was my Long Slow Distance run. What? You would like to hear more about it? GLADLY! I have to admit, it didn’t start off to grand. …
Tagged with: Last mile, Long Slow Distance, Marine Corps Marathon, Plantar fascia
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
More Donation Swag!
A new development in my “Help the Homeless” Marine Corps Marathon fundraiser! For every $10 and above donation – You will get a water bottle as a think you gift! $5.00 (and every $5.00 there after) gets you an entry…
Never sore where you think
Last night I hit my bowflex for a nice workout. My thought is that by swapping days of running and lifting, I give my Plantar Fasciitis a chance to heal (in theory), while working on the upper body/core that I…
Running the Marine Corps Marathon to raise money to help the homeless
As you are no doubt aware, I have registered to run this years Marine Corps. Marathon on the 27th of October. Everyday, I am aware of how fortunate I am. I have a wonderful job, a great family and a…
Slip Sliding Shoe Laces.
It seems I should have taken the advice I gave to David Lawrence over at the The Quinquagenarian Runner (I totally had to cut and paste the title of his blog..) back on the 1st…. Last Night I headed out,…
April Recap
Through injury and laziness, this has been a short-distance year, but April has things back on track! April started with a 10 mile race with no training. This then lead me to take some time to heal up! Now I…
Tagged with: April, Cherry Blossom, Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, goals, Marine Corps Marathon, Races, running
Posted in Cherry Blossom Ten Mile, Monthly Recap, running
Posted in Cherry Blossom Ten Mile, Monthly Recap, running
Unintentional speed work.
So last night I headed out on my 2.3 mile route. I can’t lie – it’s not far enough. I am not “Satisfied” when I finish.. BUT, I am learning from my previous mistakes and building up my base slowly. …
GOT IN!
Dear Once and Future Runner, Thank you! You are now registered for the Marine Corps Marathon 2013 – Marathon Registration. Please check the event’s website for updates. CONGRATULATION, You are in!! Thank you for registering to participate in…
2013 Was an amazing year, for me, So I am really looking forward to 2014!
Once and Future Runner 