I woke up before my alarm on marathon morning. It was 3:53am and I decided I might as well get out of bed and start getting ready. I quietly grabbed the pile of clothes and gear I had set out the night before and got dressed. I brushed my teeth, put my hair in a… Continue reading Race Recap: Detroit International Marathon 2016
Month: October 2016
The Road to My First Marathon
If you had asked me 8 years ago when I ran my first 5k if I would ever run a marathon, I would have laughed and said no way. In fact, at that time, even the thought of running a half marathon seemed completely impossible. I wasn't even sure if I'd run anything more than… Continue reading The Road to My First Marathon
Ramblings of a Long Run
Today I went out for my last long run before my first marathon - 8 miles on a beautiful day all by myself. About halfway through my run, I had this thought: "I should blog about all of the things that go through my mind during a solo long run!" After all, 8 miles is… Continue reading Ramblings of a Long Run
Race Recap: CMU Homecoming Miles for Medals 2016
Eight years ago on October 11, 2008, I ran my first ever race. In January 2008, I had decided that I wanted to get fit and start eating better. I became a vegetarian and started working out at the gym at school with my friend Heather. When she first suggested we should run, I laughed… Continue reading Race Recap: CMU Homecoming Miles for Medals 2016
Race Recap: AIDS Walk Great Lakes Bay Region
I recently experienced my first real "injury" as a runner. After my half marathon, I discovered that I had strained my hamstring, resulting in my physical therapist suggesting that I rest and thus missing my last long run before the marathon - my 23 miler. Luckily I had done a 20 mile run, and have… Continue reading Race Recap: AIDS Walk Great Lakes Bay Region
RD on the Run 