So what did you do this weekend? Oh, me? Nothing major. I just ran (ehh, mostly walked) a freaking half-marathon. And almost drank aloe vera gel. Yep, you’re seeing that correctly. A finisher’s medal for the 15th Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville. My time wasn’t glamorous. My form was lacking. My energy and motivation…
And my half-marathon is all of a sudden tomorrow. 1. I finished my last training run yesterday. It was a quick 2+ miles. 2. Not sure if my allergies are going to flare up, but I’m getting a new asthma inhaler in case running for so long aggravates my lungs. Better safe than sorry! 3. I’m…
My half-marathon is Saturday. Crazy. I’m starting to get my stuff ready. The forecast calls for a high of 82 with a chance for thunderstorms. Here’s what I’m packing for the race. I am also packing two going out outfits. No, I don’t like purple. Why do you ask? 1. Athleta racerback dry-wick shirt2. Gap…
Y’all. ONE WEEK. This time in just seven days, I will be running (aka mostly walking) a half-marathon. ONE WEEK. It’s so crazy. Seems like I just registered for this thing at the end of December. Seems like I just started my training program at the end of January. Yikes. On one hand, I’m super…
Inspired by this article on Buzzfeed, I decided to draft my own version of the things I think while running. 1. Whoot. Starting out. Let’s get this Polar tracker started.2. Oy. What is my house so far away from the running trail?3. Uggh. Now I have to wait at the crosswalk. This kills the motivation.4….
So this past Saturday, my long run was 8 miles. The weather was kind enough to rain steadily while staying around 50 degrees. Fun. I attempted a cold bath afterwards to try and decrease my soreness. It was rather torturous. But I have not had anywhere near the stiffness and soreness I had last week….