The perfect time to train for a marathon

When is the right time or the perfect time to train for a full marathon? Christina at Crazy Mama Runner asked that question last week in our Sweat Pink Ambassador group. She got varying responses but almost everyone agreed, there’s never a perfect time. Everyone has their reason for running. A marathon is no easy […]

Marathon Monday: it’s taper week!

It’s finally here, less than a week to go. And guess what? I woke up congested and not able to take in deep breaths. I’m going to the doctor this afternoon. I got a new book and running journal. I’m excited to get into it. Training last week: January 11-17 Sunday: Gym day, 3 treadmill […]

Marathon Monday: training update

It’s just under 2 weeks until Rock N’ Roll New Orleans full marathon! A lot has happened in the last few weeks after Dallas. I finished Dallas not wanting to run New Orleans. I know that’s crazy to decide at mile 26 never to run another full again. But, oh well. So, here I am […]

Dallas Marathon race review

I’m finally getting this done. The last few weeks have been a blur. I really enjoyed my time off at Christmas and got stuff done at home. But got no blogging done at all. The Dallas Marathon was supposed to be my first full in December 2013. But a little ice storm kinda halted that […]

Marathon Monday: training update

Well, it’s 8 days post-marathon #2. I’m feeling good except when I try to make my legs run. It feels like I’m wearing ankle weights. I managed to get 17 miles in last week but worked hard for every mile. I have marathon #3 coming up in New Orleans January 25 and I need to […]

2014: My year in racing {link-up}

Thanks to Montana over at Pretty Lil Mudder for hosting this link up!   Here is my run down of racing this year! Most Scenic Course: Dallas Marathon, this course went all over Dallas. There was always something to see. Lots of pretty houses, Greenville Avenue, White Rock Lake, Highland Park Fire Station had a […]

Marathon Monday: training update

SIX MORE DAYS!! And there’s no ice in the forecast, so I’m getting excited! Sunday: Gym day, elliptical, abs, upper body weights, sauna Monday: Rest day Tuesday: 5 miles Wednesday: Gym day, legs, abs, sauna and elliptical Thursday: 5 miles, all hills, uphill both ways. 🙂 Friday: Rest day Saturday: 4 miles Saturday was supposed […]

Marathon playlist

With the Dallas Marathon 10 days away, it’s time to update the playlist and get my iPod ready to go! I have lots of different music and this is just a sampling of some of my current favorites. Some are new and some are just “new to me”.  I don’t normally listen to music when […]

Marathon Monday: training update + Nuun review

The Dallas Marathon is in 2 weeks! It’s taper time! I cannot believe it is already here. It’s been a rough training season, but I think I am finally ready. Training last week: Monday: Light gym workout, stretching, abs, 10 minutes on the elliptical and sauna Tuesday: Track workout, 8×300 with 200 recovery, 2 mile […]

Marathon Monday: training update

I know you all haven’t heard much from me lately. My family has had some heartache these last 2 months and I just haven’t been blogging. I have been running, with the exception of one week off. I’m still training for my upcoming races, but I’m unsure about setting goals for them just yet. Part […]