I did it. I ran 200 miles in March. Heading into the weekend with 34 miles left to do left ME wondering if I’d manage it, but I just kept plugging along. Random statistics: Longest run: 13.3 Shortest run: 1.5 (timing my fastest mile) Slowest mile: 12:** (slowest mile on Garmin 12:10, but I’m pretty…
Category: 14in2014
Two week countdown
Two weeks from today, Beer Geek and I will be heading out to start another five half marathons in five days adventure. My parents are coming to the kids and we are driving (13 hours each way, GAH!) to partake in the Riverboat Series. When I’m done, I’ll have added four new states to my…
Wednesday Words + WIAW
Some random glimpses into my world: Yesterday it snowed. Today it’s a feels like of 19*. The thought of getting on my treadmill makes me want to cry, but I’m so over being cold. I just can’t do it today. And I’m going to be super pissed when Virginia pulls a fast one on us…
Apera Tech Bag review + Lucky 13 Giveaway #2
Half marathon #2 is done! I ran it way faster than I expected. I need to learn how to not race every race LOL. This was my first “away” race in my 13 in 79 days. It wasn’t far and we only went up for a night, but it did mean I had to pack…
PROCompression Winner + a discount code!
The first Lucky 13 Giveaway is over! The lucky winner is: a Rafflecopter giveaway Didn’t win? PROCompression has offered a 40% off coupon code for everyone else. Good for Marathon socks and sleeves! Use code: BLG14 Thanks for entering! Check back later today for giveaway #2!
Half Marathon #2 for 2014: Caesar Rodney
Caesar Rodney Half Marathon March 23, 2014 2:14:38 Temp: 40 degrees and windy What I wore: hat, tank top, Champion Half Zip, Brooks Essential jacket, Happy Girl skirt, PROCompression socks, and (of course) my trusty AltraRunning Intuitions I’ve run this race before. It was one of my first half marathons. So, I knew the course: …
Slow is better than not at all
This winter is trying so hard to beat me. It keeps slapping me with one.last.awful.day. Spring keeps trying to arrive, but then winter beats it back. I am so done. Yesterday was rough. I was tired and sore and the weather just sucked: low 40s and off and on rainy. The thought of putting on…
Half Marathon #1 for 2014: RnR USA
RnR USA Half Marathon 3/15/2014 2:13:20 Before the race: I had on YMX arm sleeves under my Target sweatshirt. The good: I felt AWESOME during this race. I ran hard and I felt strong the entire time. My fastest mile in the entire race was mile 13 – 9:37. I saw Moms Run This…
Lucky 13 Giveaway #1: PROCompression socks
Today we are celebrating my successful completion of the first of 13 half marathons in 79 days: Rock ‘n’ Roll USA half marathon. (We are also celebrating a snowy, schools closed, parade canceled St. Patrick’s Day, but my opinions on that are not appropriate for this blog.) I will give you all a full recap…
Running Weatherman’s predictions for RNR
Are you obsessed about the weather for the Rock’n’Roll USA marathon and half marathon this weekend? Are you stalking every weather resource you can, to try and figure out what to wear? Do you have two complete outfits set out, ranging from shorts to fleece lined tights? Well, look no further for information! I got…
Spring Forward Friday
Once again I’m linking up with the DC Trifecta for a Friday Five. This week’s theme is “Spring Forward” and let me tell you, I am so ready for spring! 1. 8 days from now I run my first 2014 half marathon. After that, I’m running 12 more in rapid succession. In fact, I only…
One run won’t matter
I am deep into my training for the five half marathons in five days. I’m beginning to hit the kind of mileage I only hit when I’m training for a marathon or back to back half marathons. The week started off great with an unplanned 10 mile run. Usually I run my longest run on…