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”
Tag: half marathon
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”
(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”
Over the Hill
Hill runs are the worst. Combine the steep inclines with whipping Kansas winds, my slow pace, and an imperfect center of gravity and I might as well be running in place. So why in the world did I just sign up for a half marathon called “Hospital Hill?” Continue reading “Over the Hill”
Back of the Pack
I ran my first half marathon just under one year ago. This weekend, I completed my third. I didn’t really mean to sign up for three, but here we are. Continue reading “Back of the Pack”
Eat Fast. Run Slow. 