If you’re a regular reader here, you might have noticed it was quiet for a while. I was giving myself space for a comeback that took way longer than expected…
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Hello Taper
Today marks the official start of my Boston taper, and I’m here for it. This season was extra challenging for me. This means I needed to reset on my race plans…
New Year, New Mantra
Sometimes a break is what you need, and sometimes a break turns into a funk. This isn’t a post about regrets. It’s about that a-ha, when you realize it is time for a change…
Resetting
When training is blah and no fun, time to reset. And I’m actually pretty excited about my new “A” goal for Sioux Falls!
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…
Be Like the Bud
#WriteAsRun prompt no. 12 has me thinking about seasonal collisions. Some thoughts about taper time and the newness of Spring…
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…
Virtual Race Training
Training for a virtual race has not been quite the same. I actually can almost forget I’m training…
Here We Go Again
Another race bites the dust. No Boston in September, and nothing else on the horizon. What to focus on next? Is it ok if the answer is to just have fun running?