For a few years now, I make a list of the races I plan on doing in the upcoming year. This was really helpful when I was on a streak of running at least one race per month. Sadly that streak came to an end in 2019 when I did not run my planned race … Continue reading My Running Year in Review
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
I am usually one of those people who absolutely refuses to get into the Christmas spirit any sooner than December 1. This year, Mother Nature gifted us with snow the second week of November that sparked an early Christmas spirit fire in my heart. My husband and I bought a new Christmas tree before Thanksgiving … Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
October 2019 Training Recap
We are more than halfway through November, and here I am finally writing a recap of my October training. I’m going to do things a little differently this month. Rather than copy and paste my usual format, spewing out stats and numbers, I’m just gonna write what’s on my mind and on my heart. You’ve … Continue reading October 2019 Training Recap
Race Recap: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2019
“There will be days you don’t think you can run a marathon. There will be a lifetime of knowing you have.” In the weeks and days leading up to the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, I had a lot of moments where I was not sure if I could run a marathon. Even the day of the … Continue reading Race Recap: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2019
Race Recap: Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank International Half Marathon 2019
It has been a week since I ran the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank International Half Marathon, and it's about dang time that I write up my race recap. TL;DR - It was a whole lot of fun, with some crazy ups and downs thrown in, and I'm not just talking about the bridge and the … Continue reading Race Recap: Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank International Half Marathon 2019
August & September Training Recaps
Today marks one month until I stand at the start line of another marathon. To say I have mixed feelings about this is an absolute understatement. August and September had some major ups in my training and running accomplishments, and also some major downs. Just like hills are an important part of a training plan, … Continue reading August & September Training Recaps
2019 Race Recaps (So Far…)
When your training hits a speed bump, especially while you are on vacation from work, you start to reflect on a lot of things. Today I’m reflecting on the fact that I don’t blog nearly as much as I would like to. And I have missed some recaps of races along the way. So here’s … Continue reading 2019 Race Recaps (So Far…)
Race Recap: Crim 10 Miler 2019
With how many races I have run over the years, you would think it would be difficult for me to choose my favorite race. But hands down, Crim is it. This year was my 5th year in a row running this race and it was another incredible year! Each year has its own special memories, … Continue reading Race Recap: Crim 10 Miler 2019
July 2019 Training Recap
Here we are, halfway through August, and I am just getting around to writing my July training recap. I also am realizing that I have slacked on updating my blog lately. I haven't done race recaps for any of the races that I ran in July. I haven't shared my thoughts on anything in a … Continue reading July 2019 Training Recap
June Training Recap
As I sit here on my first day of my long weekend and reflect on June, I am realizing... wow. It was a busy month! Besides my own training and racing, I cheered on friends at a few races, worked at a trail race and a triathlon, helped my friend get her house ready to … Continue reading June Training Recap
Race Recap: Greater Midland Dow RunWalk 10k 2019
After accomplishing a couple of incredible PRs in the half marathon distance, I decided to "seek discomfort" (as my friend Katelyn puts it) and push to get a 10k PR. The 10k is my least favorite race distance. It is too short to take it easy, and a long distance to go all out. It … Continue reading Race Recap: Greater Midland Dow RunWalk 10k 2019
April & May 2019 Training Recap
April ended with a bit of a weird feeling that hung around for a while in May. May was a busy month between doing a run streak, training to beat my 10k PR, and having fun in my social life. So although I'm a little disappointed that I did not do any blogging last month, … Continue reading April & May 2019 Training Recap
Race Recap: Owens Corning Half Marathon 2019
It has been 3 weeks since the Glass City Owens Corning Half Marathon and I am still struggling to write this recap. I would love to give the excuse that life has gotten so busy and I haven't had time (and I have been busy, so that wouldn't be a lie) but it is honestly … Continue reading Race Recap: Owens Corning Half Marathon 2019
Race Recap: Yeungling Shamrock Dolphin Challenge – Part Three
What you've all been waiting for... the final part of my Yeungling Shamrock Dolphin Challenge race recap! Part two captured the 8k on Saturday and this blog will sum up the experience, focusing on my awesome performance at the half marathon on Sunday. Sunday was another dark and early morning for us. We still dressed … Continue reading Race Recap: Yeungling Shamrock Dolphin Challenge – Part Three
March 2019 Training Recap
Geez guys, we are more than halfway through April and I realized... I never posted a March training recap! Oops! March was a busy month, and April is proving to be just as busy. Let's recap what happened last month. Total Miles: 116.26 miles January 2018: 66.50 miles / January 2019: 100.03 milesFebruary 2018: 74.53 miles … Continue reading March 2019 Training Recap
