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”
Tag: hills
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”
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”
Eat Fast. Run Slow. 