Literally. Changing my marathon training plan. I realized that the plan I was doing - the Hansons 50 mile plan - wasn't working. It had me running 6 days a week, with 2 weekly intense speed sessions and a long run. It was too intense. It didn't allow me any flexibility, since I couldn't do …
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It’s Been Awhile!
I'm still here, and running. I'm in week 3 of training for Grandma's Marathon. I'm trying the Hansons 16 week 45-60 mile plan, but started it 15 weeks out because we were in Thailand. I'm supplementing it with LOTS of yoga. I have been LOVING yoga for the 18 months. I'm a bit slower than …
Self-Diagnosis!
Symptoms: Crabbiness Sluggishness Over-eating Sadness Irritability Sleeping too much Diagnosis: Post-Marathon Blues! (They are REAL. I always feel such an emotional let down right after a marathon. It doesn’t help that my body is sore for a couple days and then I force myself to take at least a week off of running. I made …
Minocqua “No Frills” Marathon Race Report
The Minocqua No Frills Marathon was marathon number 16 for me. I loved it. Definitely in my top 5 favorite. My goal for the race was to finish 4 minutes under my Boston Qualifying time, which is 3:55. So I was hoping for a 3:51. I ended up with a 3:56:23. Not what I had …
Taper time!
Taper time! After completing 15 marathons, I've become pretty good at tapering. Things I know I need to do (or not do) during taper: Get lots of rest. Not second guess my training. It's done. It can't be changed. So there is absolutely NO benefit to second guessing whether I should have added another run …
Let’s Talk About Stress, Baby …
Take one new marriage. Two "kids" in college out of state (and paying for said college!). One of those college kids spending a summer alone in China. Two new teenage step kids. One solo-practice attorney. Mix together. Sprinkle with constant marathon training with a goal of qualifying for Boston after having run it FIVE …
