Kaitlyn is the second of two new guest bloggers who will be writing for 42.2 for the 2016 marathon training season. She will be writing monthly blogs that will be posted on the last Saturday of every month, updating us on where she’s at in her journey from 0 to 42.2. I sat down with Kaitlyn to find out a little more her and her running journey up until now. I can’t wait to.. Read More
You’re a mule, not a racehorse
By Rachel Crooks My first month of marathon training is complete! My foam roller has become my best friend and I have definitely been frequenting running stores more than is entirely necessary. It’s been great and I’ve already learned a lot. My biggest learning so far is the importance of building a low intensity training base. Prior to starting the marathon program, my philosophy for every run was to go as fast as.. 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…
Marathon training race weekend #1
We did it! We finished our first race since starting our marathon training in March and it feels amazing! I say “we” because although I have been talking a lot about my personal training experience on this blog, the reality is that my journey is just a small part of something much larger. The team of runners and coaches who are part of the University of Calgary Marathon Training Program are an amazing.. Read More