I spent yesterday at my Daughter’s School for the WATCH D.O.G.S program, which put off when I could get this out! After my run with the boy on Saturday, we did not give up on our running already! I am…
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Ringing in the running “New Year”
I know New Years is a few weeks away, but bear with me. See, running-wise, the marathon (and the lethargy following it) was the end of an “era” of “First-Marathon” training. So this is my running “New Year” as…
The taper takes an eternity…
I haven’t posted much, as I simply don’t have much to say! In four days, I will be running. I have looked forward to that day for three years, and have been training since April of this year. The taper…
The Marathon that almost wasn’t, with a community that definitely was.
On the 15th of October, the Marine Corps Marathon released the following: Dear Runners, Since the government shutdown occurred, the Marine Corps Marathon continues its coordination with hopes of a conclusion in time to host the event without impact. Without…
Tagged with: Boston Strong, first marathon, Government shutdown, Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
50 Mile Week
This last week, I had moved my 20 mile run to Monday, as the weekend had involved an out-of-town amusement park trip. This put me in an interesting position, as I had 20 miles on the very first day. With…
Tagged with: first marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, running, Training
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
Welcome to Taper-Town! Marine Corps Marathon is only 19 days away!
That’s right! The Long-Run-Train has been put into storage for a few weeks, as we have entered the taper-period! I was supposed to do 20 miles over the weekend, but with a trip to Hershey Park – it didn’t happen. …
Tagged with: first marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running
September Monthly Recap
I have to admit, Looking back at September, I am really proud of myself! (To arrogant?) I ran 126.6 miles in September. I ran more in September, than in any other month in my adult life. I ran more in…
Tagged with: halfmarathon, Monthly Recap, running, September
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Monthly Recap, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Monthly Recap, running
10K across the Bay Ambassador and Giveaway!
Today is the first day of registration for the 10k Across The Bay! Now, you can’t just go to the site and register. Registration is ONLY available through a Race Ambassador! It gets better. For Registering through a Race Ambassador…
Tagged with: 10K Across the Bay, 10k in annapolis, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Maryland 10k, Road running, running
Posted in running
Posted in running
Dreaded runs can be the most fun.
So, I had an interesting one. This week I had a 5 miler on Tuesday and Thursday, and a 10 miler scheduled on Weds. I have to admit to you I have dreaded each run this week. My legs are…
18 Miles…. BOOM!
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…
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
2013 Was an amazing year, for me, So I am really looking forward to 2014!
Once and Future Runner 