It’s not all running and sweating with the UofC Marathon Training squad. We also take plenty of care to stop and have fun. Here’s what I’ve been up to over the last few months when not out on the trails. Most Saturday’s after our run, we head to the nearest local cafe for coffee or breakfast. I have come to love this Saturday morning down-time. Usually we have finished our run and are sitting down.. Read More
Day 20 – Running gear I couldn’t live without
When I began running in February I owned one pair of running pants, one t-shirt and a few tank tops that I cycled through continuously. Eventually, as I mentioned in my post Goodbye life, hello marathon prep, I got tired of having to wash a load of workout clothes every two days. So I started to slowly add to my workout wardrobe while at the same time trying to be conscientious of my budget. Initially I.. Read More
Day 21 – Maui Race Day
Happy Sunday run day for anyone out training today! This is my day off so I had a lovely sleep in and am attempting to slowly ingest enough caffeine to be productive today. I just wanted to send a huge shout-out to all of the UofC Marathoners who are running the Maui Marathon today! It’s currently 8:30 a.m. in Maui (about 12:30 p.m. here) and our runners will have been on the course.. Read More
Day 22 – Mom’s power cookies
As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog, Daily nutrition for marathon training, keeping myself and my brothers fed when we were growing up was no easy task. One thing my Mom always used to make for us was Power Cookies. As a hearty cookie with a lot staying power, they made a great second breakfast after a morning swim practice and were good for eating in between swims at at a meet. I haven’t had.. Read More
Day 23 – Daily nutrition for marathon training
Having been involved in competitive sports for most of my life, I started the marathon training program with a pretty good understanding of the importance of maintaining proper nutrition while taking part in high-volume or high-intensity training. Growing up I was a competitive swimmer and by the time I was in junior high I was training 5-7 times a week. That volume of training, in addition to being a growing teenager meant that.. Read More