My response to #WriteAsRun Prompt No. 19: Under the sun, an ode to running at sunrise in honor of the Summer Solstice.
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Race Recap: DINO Brown County 15K
This race! What a joy fest. I signed up for the DINO Brown County 15K more as a training run for the Indiana Trail 50 Mile than as a race. This changed my whole attitude and approach…
Beat the Heat
It hit me recently while in my fourth mile on an 80+ degree day that I hadn’t melted down or internally complained even once. I was actually enjoying myself out there. I realized I have accumulated a series of mental tricks that help me handle the heat…
Hello, Fall Racing
Just like that, it’s time for a new training cycle! My big fall race is the Indiana Trail 50 Mile (which I’ve run before). I’m also planning to run Sioux Falls Marathon as part of the build up. It has been a lovely break, but I’m feeling ready to get back at it. Signs I am ready for training again…
The Comeback
Post-marathon, my coach asked me to take a full week off (or even two) from running since I had quad issues pop up during my taper and the race. Though I knew I’d get antsy (spolier alert: totally did!) I agreed to nine full days off. Excerpts from my return to running…
Race Recap: Carmel Marathon 2021
Marathon #15 is in the books! Carmel Marathon, 3:35:08. It feels weird to get a two-minute and change PR and still be disappointed. I was swinging for something bigger, but my legs fell apart. Luckily I had enough time in the bank to make my C goal: a PR in any amount…
Athlete Highlight: Yvonne
Proud running coach moment alert! Meet RaR athlete, Yvonne. It’s been awesome to see her hard work pay off…
Be Like the Bud
#WriteAsRun prompt no. 12 has me thinking about seasonal collisions. Some thoughts about taper time and the newness of Spring…
When I Race Again…
My response to #WriteAsRun Prompt No. 11: When I race again… feels complicated. I had to let go a story I’ve been telling myself for a long, long time.
Strike While the Iron is Hot
Training update! I picked a spring race kind of last minute and rolled right into training. Things started off like a little dream, but I got a bit of a reality check in the form of a couple of tough workouts…