This past weekend marked the finish of my 5th marathon. I'd like to think that the marathons have taught me something. Core work is key! My back was more sore than my legs when I got done with the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. It is possible to run a marathon with a long run of only 15 miles. I would not recommend it unless you are an experienced runner and are doing heavy daily mileage. I think if I had been able to complete the full Hansons plan, I would have had a strong marathon finish. Mental strength plays a huge roll. Last week at Runner's World, Deena Kastor talked about using positive talk to get through a hard race. (Yes, even the pros do it.) I kept telling myself I could run for one more minute each time I got … [Read more...]
Double agent? Ultra? Both or nothing?
Two months from now I'll be done with the Hansons Marathon Training method. Two months from now I'll likely be hobbling around the house after the Marine Corps Marathon. My running plans stop there. I have nothing on the horizon - no half marathons, no trips for a race, no grand scheme to moon up or run a series or find some new level of crazy. So today, I'm joining Amanda at Running with Spoons and thinking out loud about the rest of my fall. I have options. I just don't know which one makes sense. Work on my Double Agent status. As a member of both Half Fanatics and Marathon Maniacs, I'm already a Double Agent. But like HF and MM, Double Agents have levels. I'm level 7 in HF (Venus) and level 4 in MM (Iridium). I'm at … [Read more...]
TOTR: 2015 Goals Revisted
How is the year half over already? It's totally flying by this year. Since we are halfway through the year, it seemed appropriate to do a goal checkin for Tuesdays on the Run this week. Join Patty, April, and me and tell us how your goals are going.. … [Read more...]
Marathon #4: Independence Series – New York
Independence Series: New York May 2, 2015 5:11:52 Temp: mid 40s and sunny for start but high 70s by end What I wore: hat, short sleeve shirt, Skirt Sports Happy Girl skirt, PROCompression socks, and my new Altra One^2 (instead of the planned Intuition) … [Read more...]
