Email #1, To: Jerry Nichole, after receiving January’s plan that averaged 60-65 mpw: I was thinking ahead to the Grandma’s Marathon training cycle, where I’d like to be at or around 100+ mpw. Should (can?!?) I then be closer to 80s right now? Jerry: I was thinking along those same lines but was concerned about…
1st place female, 6th overall. 1:37:50 officially. 8 minute PR because the only other 25k I’ve done on the roads was perhaps one of my worst races. Recap of that here, if you’re looking to kill time. http://runmdra.org/index.php/mdra-races/7-races/26-mdra-ron-daws-25k I did this to help get me through a long run/MP effort workout. It was such a…
My exact words to Cassie during Monday night’s adventure on the track 🙂 Simone was doing 5x1000m in 3:20-3:25, and was starting late enough in the evening that I could join after work. I figured it’d be a good first speed workout. My previous 1000s have been around 3:19-3:20 (before the Trials). We started the…
I’ve been really impressed with Nate’s ski training and racing this winter, which ended this Saturday at the Birkie. I think he has had the best overall season he’s ever had. It’s been fun to watch! Nate winning the 35k skate at Mora!!! The podium at Mora It always does amaze me how beautiful Nordic…
Just over a week until the ING NYC Marathon! Crazy. Normally I would not try back-to-back marathons, but my original plan was to snag the standard at Chicago and then RACE NYC to just see what I had. I was lucky enough to get an invitation to compete in NYC’s professional women’s division again this…
I’ve started watching course previews online and have had some great tips from friends, you (my blogging friends!), and countless others. Here are some of them: Stay within yourself for the first part of the race. There are tons of spectators and so much excitement along the course it’s easy to get ahead of yourself. …