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?
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A Journey in Recovery Runs
Coaches swear by them. Books extol their merits. The people who are into their recovery runs seem to be really, really into them. They talk about going a sexy pace and loving it. I, however, have not been one of those people. It took some serious exploration to find a way to make recovery runs work for me.
Testing Higher Mileage
After years of using Higden based training plans, I decided to try something totally new. And I nearly bailed after the first few weeks…
Monumental Jams
A peek at our annual Indy Monumental Marathon spectating bash, complete with cowbell, costumes, and tomfoolery.
2019 Missoula Marathon Recap
Let me join the choir of those singing the praises of Missoula Marathon. Stunning scenery and plenty of little, thoughtful touches add up to something special. And a good outcome for me didn’t hurt!
Letting the Path Unfold
Veering off of my training plan delivered one of my more joyful runs this training cycle. I cobbled together a nice loop hitting some of my favorite running spots in Indianapolis.
The Gamble
In my quest to fix all my feet pains and muscle woes, I finally realized I’d been leaving one of the best tactics on the table. Will my gamble pay off?
That New Cycle Feeling
Starting a new training cycle always feels fresh, hopeful, and full of possibility. I’m at a point where I’ve amassed some good experience about what works for me, but I love that I’m still experimenting and learning too.
Ain’t No Party Like A Spectating Party
This post goes out to spectator newbies! If you haven’t spectated at a race, trust me, it can be loads of fun. Here’s a how-to guide for hosting a spectating party with some photos from our recent bash for Carmel Marathon.
2019 Atlanta Marathon Recap
Hills on hills on hills. There’s a good reason locals call Atlanta Marathon “The Beast.” A super challenging course for my twelfth marathon.