Goals Check & Marathon training

We had a crazy, busy weekend and I never got my marathon training update out. Saturday, Ally was in a cooking competition with 4-H. It was literally all day. They had electrical issues with all the cooking so they didn’t really get to finish cooking their dish. The competition had to be revised to accommodate […]

Marathon training: 3 more weeks!

I saw this graphic a few weeks ago. I love it!   I managed to get my 20 miles in yesterday. Plans got all crazy for the weekend and ended up having to split it up. I did 14 miles before work then 6 miles after work. I don’t normally run in the afternoon, so […]

January Jumpstart Day 25: Marathon training + One More Mile giveaway

Marathon training is down to the wire. I am 29 days away! 4 weeks from tomorrow. I cannot wait!! I have been ready for this for months. Training this week: Sunday: Rest day, and apparently I needed it, I fought a major head ache all day. Monday: Gym day, elliptical, weights, abs, sauna Tuesday: Run […]

Marathon training: 19 weeks and counting

I can’t believe that. Week 19 is finished. I really wasn’t sure if it’s week 1 or 19…I went with 19. Didn’t have to completely start over but it feels like it. I was mentally done. I have to get myself excited and motivated again. I really enjoyed training, but I was needing that break. […]

Marathon training: 14 down, 4 to go

I’ve seen this several times this week and I laughed every time. Thought ya’ll might like it, considering today’s topic. I’m not sure if these next 4 weeks are going to be slowest or the fastest 4 weeks in history. I’m not sure which way I want it to go. The last few weeks brought […]

Marathon training: 5 down, 13 to go!

And now week 5 is in the books! It’s getting real, mileage is starting to increase. Still feeling good. Today my legs were feeling a little tired but I found my groove and got it done! This week was a mess. It’s a good thing I run or I’d be so much more stressed out […]

14 miles is….done!

Yep, 14 miles! I finally broke past 13.1. I’ve never tried to, wasn’t sure I could. It’s definitely a confidence booster to accomplish a longer distance. It all started when I said out loud I was hoping to run my first full marathon this year, in December. I’m a part of a great running club […]