Last year, I made the decision not to run 15 half marathons in 2015. I stuck to my decision and instead ran 3 marathons, 8 half marathons, 1 10K, 2 5ks, Ragnar Cape Cod and a trail race. Oops, once again I overshot. 16 races in 2015.
Category: marathon
Favorite race signs from Marine Corps Marathon
One of the things I love most about the Marine Corps Marathon is the huge amount of spectator support. From the people lining the streets along much of the races to the amazing Marines and volunteers on the course to the hilarious signs on Hains Point, there are tons of things to look at for…
Running Mentally Strong
I recently received the book The Runner’s Brain when I was at the Runner’s World Half and Festival. I am just about to start it and will be reviewing it when I’m done, but I wanted to share my own thoughts on the role your brain plays in marathon running before I read what the “professionals”…
5 Things I Learned from 5 Marathons
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…
Marine Corps Marathon 2015 Race Recap
Marine Corps Marathon October 25, 2015 5:13:18 Temp: High 50s and rainy at the start, 60s and sunny at the end What I wore: hat, MRTT MCM shirt, Skirt Sports Happy Girl Skirt(this is an affiliate link), compression socks, arm sleeves, and Altra Running One 2.5 (affiliate link). I carried a handheld water bottle, two GUs, a cut up rice krispy…
Mission Accomplished: MCM 2015 finisher
It was 8 years between my two Marine Corps Marathons. I expect it will be at least another 8 this time. (I’ve learned to never say never when it comes to running LOL) Race recap soon, but for today, you can find me on the couch, eating all.the.things.
Marine Corps Marathon Zen
In 3 days, I’ll be lining up at the start line for the 40th running of the Marine Corps Marathon. I’ll be joined by approximately 40,000 of my closest friends. I’m feeling surprisingly zen about the whole thing. When I originally decided to run MCM, I had a goal of getting a PR. I trained…
The marathon training that wasn’t
I have a huge runfession to make. Huge. I really don’t want to run any more long runs. I’m just over it. A month from now, I’ll be lining up at the start line for the 40th running of the Marine Corps Marathon. When I decided to run it, I was riding high on my…
Final Week of Summer
The countdown has begun – the kids have 1 more week off of school and 2 weeks from today, I’ll be lacing up my Altras and stepping up to the start line of the first of 6 half marathons in 6 days. Gah! I think I’m ready. I mean, I need to pack, but I’ve…
10 ways marathon training is like having a newborn
Trained for a marathon? Had a baby? Then you know how similar the two experiences are! *This post was sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own.* Google will be your best friend. And your worst enemy. The laundry will be never-ending and often gross. Everyone will have an opinion on…
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…
TOTR: Fall Race Schedule
Here we are, a good chunk of the way through summer. Some kids are heading back to school (not mine, sigh) You are almost half way through marathon training if you are doing a mid-late October marathon. 20 mile runs are popping up on the calendars. So, of course, Patty, April, and I want to…