Ah, running. Whether you're a proud pavement pounder like me or someone who avoids it like the gym on January 2nd (you know all those people claiming to get healthy this year), you've probably wondered: Is running actually healthy? Many shout about bad knees, while enthusiasts claim it's the elixir of life with the runner's high. Let’s settle this...
Tomorrow, I’ll be taking on a Backyard Ultra Marathon, a unique and grueling race format where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. It’s a true test of endurance, strategy, and, maybe most importantly, mental toughness.
I ran this race last year. I plan to do even better than that performance! I’m...
For those of us who love outdoor runs but don’t naturally thrive in the cold, winter can be a tricky season. The nice part, this year has been really warm up until this week. If you normally stick to your treadmill in the winter, but crave the open air, there are ways to make cold-weather runs doable; even enjoyable....
This week was about easing back into a more consistent training rhythm after a slow start and post-vacation fatigue. Between travel, busy schedules, and squeezing in runs during swim and soccer practices, it was a week of fitting miles in where I could.
Sunday 11/03/2024 and Monday 11/04/2024
The weekend was busy with the end of Daylight Saving Time, kids’ soccer...
Coming off a week of Disney adventures, I had hoped to jump right back into training mode, but the reality was a bit different. My body needed more time to recover than I’d expected, so this week became a mix of low-mileage runs and easing back into the routine. Sometimes, you have to listen to your body and take...
This week, we traded in the chilly New York weather for the warmth of Disney World. Ironically, the temperature spiked back home while we were away, which is turning out to be a classic vacation joke! With a packed schedule of park visits and pool time, this week’s post will be abbreviated, as the mileage was low and the...
Starting this week off not feeling my best, but I’m setting a goal to hit 18 miles. With some planning and a little extra effort as my body heals, I’m ready to start pushing it on those longer runs. Even though I’ve had a few rough days, my weekly mileage is still low enough to make this totally doable.
I’m...
The plan for this week is simple: keep the miles rolling in and aim to match or beat last week’s total. I’m focusing on consistency and building up my mileage gradually, with a limit of one 5-mile run to avoid burnout or injury. This week is all about pacing myself, both mentally and physically, as I keep working toward...
I’ve always known running was in my blood. My journey started with my dad. I was a soccer player back then, but some of my earliest memories of running were those short runs with him around the streets of my hometown. It wasn’t about pace, distance, or setting records—it was just me and him, out there moving. One day,...
So, here we are—Week 1 of my new training log! Why now? Well, with a few longer races creeping up on my calendar over the next six months, it felt like the right time to kick things up a notch. Think of this as my accountability buddy... but public! I don’t have a fancy training plan yet. For now,...
