Running Back-to-Back Days

Running Back-to-Back Days

When training for an Ultra, running on back-to-back days can be tough and intimidating. I am in no way a pro on how to approach these, but I have some experience and have found what CAN help. This past weekend was my big build up for my 50 mile training plan. I had a...
What’s Up Next?

What’s Up Next?

I’m having issues with my computer, so instead of a recap from race weekend filled with wonderful photos and PR dreams, let’s take a look at what I have coming up next. This Saturday I’ll be running an Ultra. Yep, 6 days after a half marathon PR,...
The Best of #RunnerCandyHearts

The Best of #RunnerCandyHearts

Updated for 2015 I created a hashtag and image called #RunnerCandyHearts for Valentine’s Day (2013)… sort of a play on “runner pick up lines” but imagined them on those little candy hearts. I know some of them are too long to fit, but just go...
#RnRPAS: Race Day Goals

#RnRPAS: Race Day Goals

Half marathons are tricky (for me). It’s a distance that is long enough to test endurance, but short enough to cause trouble. You can easily sprint out of the gates at a faster than comfortable pace and find yourself at mile 10 “gassed” and done. But...
A “Super” Weekend

A “Super” Weekend

Yes, I had a SUPER weekend, but we’ll get to that later in the post. First, let’s start with the Oakland Running Festival course preview run. Saturday morning, we all met up at the See Jane Run store in Rockridge. The Oakland Marathon had organized a 9...