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Marathon Training Day 384… back to basics

Wow! It’s been 95 days since my last blog post! I have had a few setbacks, but I am still here trotting away in pursuit of my comeback marathon. Progress may be slow, but it definitely hasn’t stopped. Soon after my last post in March, I was working on a home improvement project, fell, andContinue reading “Marathon Training Day 384… back to basics”

Marathon Training Day 289… moving target

Well, the Dallas Marathon has moved in person racing yet again, due to the pandemic. From December 2020 to May 2021, now to December 2021. I however, am sticking to the plan and running my 26.2 on May 2, 2021. It may even be a bit longer, if I do 3 rounds around my favoriteContinue reading “Marathon Training Day 289… moving target”

Marathon Training Day 254… the hard 20 and everything in between.

Before I go through yesterday’s long training run, lets start with something fun. My road trip to Palo Duro, TX last month was amazing! I was feeling the breakdown build up and knew I needed to stop and reconnect with myself, refuel, and recharge spiritually. There is nothing better than a solo road trip toContinue reading “Marathon Training Day 254… the hard 20 and everything in between.”

Marathon Training Day 233… stick to the plan

Well, I thought I had 20 miles on the plan for today, but it was another 18. I decided to stick to my training plan and not rush, unless I absolutely felt like running those extra 2 miles. Unfortunately, I started out late this morning, and so only did the planned 18. It was aContinue reading “Marathon Training Day 233… stick to the plan”

Marathon Training Day 214… conquered long 18 & KDBH

Wow! I had not realized how long it has been since my last blog post. It has been a very full and eventful 70 days. I think I was subcontiously waiting for the 18 mile long run before posting again, as if there was nothing worth anything until this marker was reached. Ha… the mindContinue reading “Marathon Training Day 214… conquered long 18 & KDBH”

Marathon Training Day 144… spaghetti legs

Before I get into a rundown of today’s long run, let me recap the last couple of weeks. My 15.1 long run planned for Monday, October 5th turned into a poorly planned late evening run that ended in just under 12 miles. I literally had to stop at a Starbucks three miles from my houseContinue reading “Marathon Training Day 144… spaghetti legs”

Marathon training day 126… the long run

Well I did it. I finally broke free from the 10 mile max wall I had been hitting the past month. Monday’s 14 mile long run was awesome! Perfect weather and a semi-new route. I did not get out as early as I had planned, but it was still perfect. I decided not to worryContinue reading “Marathon training day 126… the long run”

Marathon Training Day 121… same direction different map

It’s been about 53 days since my last post. Yikes! Still here and holding steady with training… except for taking this past week off. My body and soul needed to rest from life period, end of story, Simple as that. Isn’t it great to not have to explain further? The fruits of getting older. 😉Continue reading “Marathon Training Day 121… same direction different map”

Marathon training day 68… second life

So definitely not a triathlon like my awesome friend Christina, but I did start off my day with 9 great miles! This is my longest distance in 8 years….. I’M BAAAACK BITCHES! Boy how I’ve missed long runs at White Rock lake! I literally felt myself smiling all the way around the lake! I startedContinue reading “Marathon training day 68… second life”

Marathon training day 57… Wonderwoman

The highlight of this week has to be the Wonderwoman 10k I ran this past Sunday. It was simply awesome! Together with my friend Christine we tackled the Texas heat at beautiful White Rock lake to earn our gorgeous medals. This was my second virtual race of 2020. We met at the lake early toContinue reading “Marathon training day 57… Wonderwoman”