2016 Phoenix Marathon Recap
I think it took me longer to write the recap than it did to run the marathon. A few weeks ago, I was in Arizona for the Phoenix Marathon. I ran it last year trying to chase down 3:30 (sound familiar), but was ignoring an injury that ended up slowing me down. This...
The Spontaneous Marathon
When you look at a calendar and start marking down distances you plan to run in the upcoming weeks, sometimes there are certain days you just look at and say “ugh.” It’s just something you know you are not looking forward to, but understand that it must be run in...
CIM Recap, The One That Is Confusing
Confidence was solid. I actually struggle to remember the last time I felt so “ready” for a race. Training runs were solid. I was nailing my long runs with the faster miles coming at the end. Speed work felt good. In my middle distance runs, I often...
Race 2 of 2: No fun was had in Vegas
Jumping off a plane, surrounded by friends, rocking matching socks, taking selfies, running with giant glow sticks (or mini light sabers), and laughing throughout 13.1 miles across the Las Vegas strip at night… what could be fun about that? EVERYTHING! I...
Race 1 of 2: Silver Strand Half and an (almost) PR
I decided before the race that I was not going to look at my watch until I was on the very last mile. I was trying to break my 1:37 half marathon PR from almost exactly 1 year ago. When I pulled back my arm sleeve I was not sure how close or how far I was going to be....Follow:
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