Confession Wednesday: Marathon Edition

Remember how I was going to stop writing about the marathon when I finished the marathon? Well, Paula told me that I should milk it until AT LEAST the end of the week. So blame her for this post When I decided to run a marathon earlier this year I went in with a few [...]

It’s Time

153 days 65 runs 480 miles And over 80 hours of running I’m ready — I’ve GOT THIS. I’ve even got my “Marathong” on… Doesn’t that look comfortable? I’m going to become a sappy fool for a moment… I know it’s just a race, but I would have never ever dreamed about running a marathon [...]

Denial

The first stage in running a marathon is denial I’m trying to accept the fact that it is Wednesday, but it’s not sticking. I’m trying to accept that we are leaving for Savannah tomorrow and I’m not ready. My stuff isn’t packed. Things aren’t sorted out. There’s still a ton of stuff around the house [...]

Weekly Menu & Workouts – Marathon Edition

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!! It’s finally here!! Marathon week of course. As if I haven’t talked about it enough. In same ways, I feel like I just signed up for the marathon and marathon training — but it’s been 5+ months! I can’t say I’m a faster runner, but I am a more confident runner. I know [...]

Like Half a Pregnancy

After a fitful night of sleeping (so annoying!) I got up at 3:45 and laced up my shoes for one last long run before Savannah. Week 21. Like a half a pregnancy! (Yes, this was the longest training program EVER). The original group was there today – which was so fitting. I’m finishing how I [...]