'Twas the night before my 20 mile run....and all through the house...there was 1 creature stirring...mostly because she has to wake up at 6 am and run 20 miles tomorrow!! Ahhhh! This is a scary story, I forgot to mention that part. This week has been a countdown to the dreaded … [Read more...] about Mangolicious
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Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
I'm closin' in on the last few weeks of marathon training. This week is my longest run, 20 miles! It's intimidating, but afterwards I feel like I'll be physically and mentally ready for the race. Besides the 20 mile run (which I'm planning for Saturday) I have three days of 5 … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
“Gun Show” Workout
I made up the name of this workout because it definitely works those guns (those tiny little pistols of mine)! Since my lower half was too sore to even think about working, I stuck to my upper body. I wanted to focus on a few muscle's and work them until failure. So, I picked my … [Read more...] about “Gun Show” Workout
Kicking and Screaming (and Running)
I did it! I finally got up when my alarm went off (6 a.m. Sunday morning) and went for my 18 mile run. Uhhh 18 miles, doesn't that just sound miserable? Well, it is more or less :). I'm kidding, it actually wasn't that bad. I just had to do it and I'm happy I did. I feel pretty … [Read more...] about Kicking and Screaming (and Running)
8 Mile.
Following the schedule of the 18 mile long run week, one of the "shorter" runs is 8 miles. It's funny when 8 miles is considered a short run because it is definitely not. I set out Thursday morning (I actually got up!) and started my run. I have to admit, early morning runs are … [Read more...] about 8 Mile.