I knew in January 2017 that I was meant to run a marathon. It is what I am supposed to do, my calling, and my greatest ambition. That month, I crossed the start line at my first marathon, the 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon, but I did not finish. At mile 12, after shedding a…
Month: November 2018
Numbers Aren’t Everything
Numbers aren’t everything. More and more, runners’ blogs and social media accounts are becoming numbers-focused, with captions and watch faces displaying miles and pace. And I know that for many that it can be motivating. I do enjoy following other people’s progress, and I love being able to witness as someone else chases their goals,…
Advice from a Runner
When I began running in 2013, I could barely run 30 seconds without getting winded, tired, and defeated. I was very hard on myself. I hated to sweat, and it killed me to see other people on treadmills beside me running faster and longer than me. I would beat myself up and compare myself to…
The Not-So-Long Run
Yesterday’s long run turned out not to be long. Not only was it hard to get out of bed and out the door at 5 a.m., but I have also been having some tightness in my knee and hamstring this week. After the 20-mile run last Sunday, we took a few days off to rest,…
Bucket List
Most people have a bucket list for life. Well, I have a list just for running. Over the years I have put together this list and plan on adding to it as I find new races and experiences that intrigue me. Place in my age group in a 5K race NYC Marathon Big Sur Marathon…
Everything You’ve Got
Yesterday marked our longest training run for the 2018 Space Coast Marathon that is right around the corner on November 25th. (We may squeeze in one more 20-miler next weekend, but that is still up in the air). This was also our longest run since we moved to our new house on the Silver Comet….
The Monday Runner 