Clik here to view.
Here Comes the Taper
During my first two marathons the taper was an awesome time. I felt ready for the race and enjoyed having shorter workouts and a bit more rest time. Then last marathon – BOOM! I got hit by a case of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Not to Taper
1. Book a race. 2. Book two races. 3. Schedule one each week before your marathon. Whoops!However, in my defense they are two of my favorite local races that just happened to be on back to back...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Charleston Half Marathon 2014 – Recap
I opted to run the Charleston Marathon – the half distance as a taper run for my full in New Orleans two weeks from now. I signed up awhile ago when it was still a decent price, before all the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rest Now, Run Later
After my amazing 18 miler (felt good, ran at a much better pace than the 16 the week before, even cut negative splits at the end) I was sure that I would be able to hang with the 4:45 pace group in New...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I’ll Cross that Bridge When I Come to It
I have officially taken over a week off running due to this foot/ankle injury. So my taper is less like a taper and more like couch potato central. After my amazing 18 miler I felt so ready for this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rock’n’Roll New Orleans Marathon Recap
Yep, you read that right I said marathon. While I said I would decide on the half or full at the mile 12 split, and cross that bridge when I came to it, I only set full marathon goals because it was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Did I Get a Running Coach?
It’s not because I am crazy fast, or trying to break any records, or win any races, or qualify for Boston, or any of that jazz. So why then does a normal, average runner like me need a run coach?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Modify and Adjust
For so long I have been focused on long distance running, marathons in particular, that I have forgotten about everything else I used to enjoy about running. At one point, a few years ago, running was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Steps to Long Run Recovery and a PRO Compression Giveaway
*Disclosure – One pair of PRO Compression socks was provided to me in exchange for my review. However, all opinions are my own and my love for PRO Compression is real. I already owned 5 pairs before...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Post Two and a Half Years in the Making
WOOHOO!!! I’ve been waiting for over 2.5 years to say this – First pain free long run! I smiled like an idiot for 12 pain free miles. It was wonderful, and I was able to push the pace a bit because if...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A NYC Reject
On Tuesday I got the wrong email! Apparently, the NYC marathon made a mistake and forgot to draw my name out in their lottery. I thought about signing up to run for Team for Kids, or another charity,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why You Need a Base Building Phase
So, you started setting up your training plan and are working your way through step by step. First, you laid out your weekly schedule utilizing the Easy/Hard Principle to get the most benefit out of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I Won the Lottery
Third time is a charm. After throwing my name into the New York City Marathon Lottery three years in a row I finally won! I found out just this afternoon when suddenly this appeared in my email...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Post-Race Recovery – AKA The Reverse Taper
Many people are familiar with the taper before a race. (If you want more information on the taper check out this detailed post). However, less people understand the concept of a proper post-race...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My NYC Marathon Training
Here it is – the good, the bad, and the ugly of my TCS NYC Marathon training. I had planned on having a 23/24 week training period that would put me in killer shape to PR on a tough course in NYC, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My NYC Marathon Goals
Originally my NYC Marathon goals were pretty strong and based on my 9 weeks of training I thought they were sound. Then, the stuff hit the fan and my NYC Marathon Training went way off course so my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chicago Marathon 2017
I am not going to lie – I had HUGE plans to PR at the NYC Marathon this fall, but after all my medical drama I ended up pretty much walking a very, very ugly race. On the road to NYC I was forced to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My First Year as a Running Coach
I have officially been a running coach for a year! I went through training in late October, was certified in November, and picked up my first client on December 14th. 2015. It has been the most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Essential Nutrients for Runners
*The post is sponsored by Intelligent Labs; however, as always all opinions expressed within the post are completely my own. As a runner, or any type of athlete really, it is very important that you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Currently–A Training Update
In just three and a half weeks I will be taking on my 6th marathon – 26.2 with Donna, the Breast Cancer Research Marathon in Jacksonville, Florida. I wanted to check in with you all to give you a...
View Article
