Monthly Archives: April 2013
Eugene Marathon: Pre-Race Thoughts
Posted on April 27, 2013 4 Comments
With my shakeout run done and the race tomorrow, it seems a good time to reflect on some pre-race feelings. Speaking of Pre, there are signs of the larger-than-life legend everywhere. The track where Pre ran is beautiful and open, and largely unchanged from photos I’ve seen of him dominating his hometown turf. It’s not […]
Eugene Marathon Training: Week Fourteen
Posted on April 21, 2013 7 Comments
Week fourteen was a full week of taper, although there wasn’t much time to focus on the typical feeling of “taper madness.” Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings and following events put the week on a surreal timeline. Thankful all friends who were in Boston running and spectating were safe. Thoughts are with those who were not […]
Eugene Marathon Training: Week Thirteen
Posted on April 17, 2013 4 Comments
Week thirteen was what I dubbed “Hell Week” in terms of balancing work, personal and training schedules. For work, Erica Sara Designs took on our first major race expo with the More-Fitness Women’s Half Marathon. It was amazing! Meant being on my feet Friday and Saturday for 7-8 hours. With my last long training run […]
#racedayshirt #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
“As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.” Kara Goucher ~ Day Twenty-six: Thursday, April 11, 2013 #racedayshirt #4DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Don’t […]
#runfriends #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 10, 2013 5 Comments
“Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust.” Jesse Owens ~ Day Twenty-five: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 #runfriends #5DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge From 2012 New York City Marathon training: Jess, Gia, Meggie, Jocelyn, Ashley
#gear #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
“Running! If there’s any activity happier, more exhilarating, more nourishing to the imagination, I can’t think of what it might be.” Joyce Carol Oates ~ Day Twenty-four: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 #gear #6DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge For today’s 22-miler.
#dontlikethis #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 8, 2013 1 Comment
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou ~ Day Twenty-three: Monday, April 8, 2013 #dontlikethis #7DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Next up: Taper Madness
Eugene Marathon Training: Week Twelve
Posted on April 7, 2013 1 Comment
Week twelve was a lower-mileage week. Swapped the nine- and six-milers in order to make the NYRR Scotland Run 10K fit my schedule. First week back to strength training also meant I was sore for a few days after. Good lesson not to let cross-training slack. This upcoming week has my last high-mileage long run […]
#crosstrain #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 7, 2013 2 Comments
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.” Swami Vivekananda ~ Day Twenty-two: Sunday, April 7, 2013 #crosstrain #8DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge
NYRR Scotland Run 10K
Posted on April 6, 2013 1 Comment
The Scotland Run’s always one of my favorite NYRR races. Let’s face it: it’s scattered with kilts and bagpipes – two things of which I’m quite fond! If only they were part of every race… Last year’s Scotland 10K was a PR for me. That’s not saying much since I’ve never properly raced this distance. […]
#feet #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 6, 2013 1 Comment
“Power and speed be hands and feet.” Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ Day Twenty-one: Saturday, April 6, 2013 #feet #9DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Runner’s feet: blistered, half-missing toenail, in dire need of a pedicure. Just how they’re meant to be.
#smelly #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 5, 2013 1 Comment
“Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out.” Iris Murdoch ~ Day Twenty: Friday, April 5, 2013 #smelly #10DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Old Chucks and running shoes: the aroma of thousands of miles. Or, so I imagine.
#lovethis #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 4, 2013 Leave a Comment
“I don’t know about you, but every time some joker points me out as I walk through an airport wearing extra-small Dolfin shorts, a tank top and leg warmers, I get a little upset.” Richard Simmons ~ Day Nineteen: Thursday, April 4, 2013 #lovethis #11DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Anyone who runs with me knows, I love […]
#fuel #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
“I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” Mia Hamm ~ Day Eighteen: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 #fuel #12DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Thank you, Eugene Marathon, for the surprise package! Adding fuel to the fire: #BQorBUST
#taper #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 2, 2013 2 Comments
“A wise man once said, ‘Trust your taper.’” Unknown ~ Day Seventeen: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 #taper #13DaysToBoston #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge Taper’s not happening until this bad boy is run.
#crosstrain #30DaysToBoston
Posted on April 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” Carlos Castaneda ~ Day Sixteen: Monday, April 1, 2013 #crosstrain #30DaysToBoston #photochallenge
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