I set out today for a 5 mile run. It wasn't as good as my run the other day, but I still completed all 5 miles at a fairly good pace. I need to stop running in the middle of the day, it's getting a little too warm (that's what I like to blame it on). Tomorrow, I'm going to … [Read more...] about Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!
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Gettin’ My Groove Back
Today ended up being a pretty good day. It was no half marathon (congrats to all the DC and Dallas Rock and Roll finishers!), but it was definitely an improvement from the past few runs I've had. While at work this morning, I sat a group of girls that looked like athletes. I … [Read more...] about Gettin’ My Groove Back
Quarter Life Crisis
Alright, technically it's a little over a quarter life, either way it's a crisis! I know this is my first week back from our long trip (so maybe that's why?) but my marathon motivation has severely subsided. I've attempted 4 runs since I've been back, all short 3 milers (one was … [Read more...] about Quarter Life Crisis
No Crunches Required
No run today! Today was just me and the (very tiny) gym. Me and a couple weights. I still don't feel completely back to my pre-Thailand shape, so I thought a full body workout would help get me there. I made up a circuit that was inspired by workouts from Runner's World and … [Read more...] about No Crunches Required
Back in the Game
I was not a good marathon trainee while I was gone. I didn't run (or workout in any way...unless you count walking to food vendors) once while I was gone. So, it's been a solid 2 weeks since I last ran. While I was gone I thought, "I should be good. I've been training well so … [Read more...] about Back in the Game