The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. Welcome to the laughter, pain, and tears of my first marathon… Continue reading “Third from Last: My Marathon Story”
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Eyes on the Prize
Every experienced marathoner will tell you the same thing about your first marathon: just focus on finishing and have fun, DO NOT set goals. So, here are my goals: Continue reading “Eyes on the Prize”
Humble Brag
My mind is an idealist, my brain is a realist, and my body is a wonderland. – Marissa (and a little John Mayer) Continue reading “Humble Brag”
I Ran 20 Miles So You Don’t Have To
By now, you know that I’ve been dreading the 20-mile run since I started training. I mean, 20 miles? Who thinks that’s a good idea? Not me. Continue reading “I Ran 20 Miles So You Don’t Have To”
Breaking Records and Taking Names
Since training began six weeks ago, I’ve injured myself twice, gone through 25+ pounds of Epsom salt, had chafing in unmentionable places, and seem to be growing a bunion on my bunion. Continue reading “Breaking Records and Taking Names”
I Am An Inspiration
Since deciding to run this marathon, I’ve told every human, animal, and mineral that I’ve come in contact with about it. Several of them have called me an inspiration. With great power comes great responsibility, or something. Continue reading “I Am An Inspiration”
Running on Fumes
After my 10-mile run on Saturday, I took a nap, ate lunch, then dozed off again. Two naps in one day. Uh-oh. Continue reading “Running on Fumes”
Has Running Made Me Boring?
Yes. Yes, it has. Continue reading “Has Running Made Me Boring?”
What Have I Done?
I just received my official marathon training plan. Over the next four months, I’ll be running a total of 471 miles. 471 miles! To put that in perspective, it’s almost 50% more miles than I’ve run in the past six months combined. Continue reading “What Have I Done?”
(Sorta) Resting on My Laurels
I am officially in between training programs. Pardon me while I catch my breath. Continue reading “(Sorta) Resting on My Laurels”
Eat Fast. Run Slow. 