Nordic Ski season has started, just 2 weeks after the Cross Country Running season ended. Not nearly enough time to get myself organized, catch up on things, etc, especially since there was a cross country banquet, end of season book to create, and a 5k fundraiser I needed to direct for the Nordic team in…
What a day! A new post-babies PR for me in 2:52:48. 15th place among 3,185 women. 10th place American. I had been battling a cold all week, so much so that I took an unplanned day off on Tuesday because my muscles felt achy. I started taking calcium, magnesium, and zinc (if that helps ward off…
The training cycle for the 2018 Twin Cities Marathon has flown by; I can’t tell if that’s a good thing or not? The high school cross country season started in mid-August, which automatically puts me in over-drive, especially since I’m trying to be picky about getting my exact workouts in, instead of just running whatever…
I’d be lying if I’ve said that I haven’t had doubts during this training cycle. On the one hand, I feel like I could be doing more every day. Every week. I haven’t doubled once this cycle. I haven’t done a long run workout yet at TCM is 6 weeks away. I also was told…
Adjusting to Gary’s training has been eye opening! It’s just different, and honestly – that’s been a lot of fun! I’m 4 weeks into training with him post-Grandma’s, and in those 4 weeks there have been good workouts alongside epic fail workouts. Mileage has been lower, which scares me a little bit, but I’m putting…
It’s been a warm summer so far! After my easy run during Monday’s heat, I thought it would be helpful to share 5 ways I’ve found to “Beat the Heat”! 1. Run by effort – or convert pace In hot and humid conditions you must run on feel – or convert your pace goals. It…