Hey guys, So today was just one of those days… you know, THOSE days. Where you wake up late, get stuck at the office and in traffic, both ways. One of those days where you come home and try to make dinner and the open the chicken your boyfriend JUST bought and it’s bad. So you go to the store and return it and buy chicken that isn’t going to make you sick… Read More
Day 19 – Run hard, play hard
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 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 24 – Goodbye life, hello marathon prep
Status Update I am only one week into my 30-day blog challenge and it’s official, marathon prep has fully taken over my life. The things is, I really don’t mind. That was exactly my intention. You only run your first marathon once and when I look back on this experience I want to do it with no regrets. I don’t want to look back and think I could have written more, trained more.. Read More
Day 25 – What I would have missed if I didn’t run
Looking this good… I also would have missed this lovely path…