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…
Category: Marine Corps Marathon
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…
Tips for Night Races (and a few thoughts from MCM)
I have to admit, I’m still riding a bit high from finishing the Marine Corps Marathon. I was pretty sure I could do it, but I had enough doubt in my mind that I carried enough cash for a cab and also had my metro card. Yes, I believe in being prepared. Know what else…
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…
I get knocked down, but I get up again
Is the song stuck in your head now? You all know I’ve been trying to get over bronchitis in time for Marine Corps Marathon. My training has been completely upended because of it. Running has been a struggle and I haven’t made it more than 4 very slow miles. I did have one fast 3 miler…
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…
Hansons Marathon Training + Weekend Recap
Last week was my first week of marathon training using the Hansons Marathon Method. I knew from reading their book that it was a tough plan, but it’s the perfect plan for where I want to be right now.
Long runs and marathons: Thinking out loud
How is it Thursday already? And yet how is it not the weekend? This week has been a weird combination of going to fast and dragging at the same time. Today I’m joining Running with Spoons for Thinking Out Loud Thursday because I have a lot rumbling in my head. 1. I ran my first…
Marine Corps Marathon, here I come!
OK, I admit I do have a few things between me and the actual race, but yesterday I managed to get registered for the Marine Corps 17.75. If you get in (it sold out in about 7 minutes!) and you FINISH the race, you get the golden ticket AKA an entry into the Marine Corps…