It's full on taper time. Image from Literature and Lobster In 6 short days, I'm running my 6th half-marathon in Chicago. It took me a few days to understand what was going on with my sleeping patterns this week. I've been waking up several times a night, and just not sleeping well. And then it …
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I've had a really great 12 weeks of training. I've gotten faster, I figured out how to breathe better, I found my stride, and I haven't been in as much pain as I have for every other half I've done. I can pretty honestly say that I've never felt more ready for a race, mentally …
The last few weeks I've struggled with my pre-long run fueling. I've been veering away from my usual carb base, and trying new things, and they've just been too heavy. I end up having to wait longer before going out so that I don't end up with side cramps for my entire run. Image from …
I made it! I completed 115 miles in 39 days. That is definitely the most I've ever run in that timeframe. So pumped! Yeah, that pumped Just before Memorial Day, I was flip-flopping as to whether I would be able to do the Runner's World RunStreak. If you follow my blog regularly or follow me …
I have officially lost my mind. There is no doubt about it. Quick recap of what's been going on the last month: - Runner's World Run Streak with Karen from Karen Loves to Run - New job in a new city - A move with a fundraising and running challenge and a giveaway for The …
Day 4: The Finale I'm going to keep pleading for donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As of this evening, I'm at $140 of my $500 goal. Any amount will help support LLS and the hundreds of thousands of patients and families they help each year through research and support. If you donate $10, …
Day 3 To start, I'm going to start by pleading for donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As of this evening, I'm at $120 of my $500 goal. Any amount will help support LLS and the hundreds of thousands of patients and families they help each year through research and support. If you donate …
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Day 2 To start, I'm going to start by pleading for donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As of this morning, I'm at $120 of my $500 goal. Any amount will help support LLS and the people they serve, and if you donate $10, you'll get 5 entries to my Dick's Sporting Goods giveaway! …
Day 1 Today, my journey started! But it got off to a late start. Image from Incrediblethings.com Since I have been traveling all 6 out of 7 days a week for the last month, I had a lot to get done before I could leave, and my flight was 2 hours late getting in on …
A few weeks ago I started wishing I had done fundraising for my next half-marathon because I'll be running it on the day my Nampie (grandfather) passed away 2 years ago from Lymphoma. I don't think he ever ran, but I fondly remember our matching velour jogging suits in the 80's. I love the idea …
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