Don't be dumb in the first half, don't be a wimp in the second
Somehow, it is the end of March and the first race of 2016 is in the books! While certainly not my optimal performance, I had an absolutely amazing time out on the trails at Hale Reservation at another incredible TARC event. Two days before the race, I woke up with a pretty nasty cough/cold that... Continue Reading →
In no way at all does it feel like I have been training for 10 weeks in 2016. This year is absolutely flying by and with races starting to get close, things are starting to get exciting! While I have been writing this blog as a build up to Bear Mountain, my true goal for... Continue Reading →
Another week down, and another week closer to my first race of 2016! This week I got to run a bit around downtown Long Beach right along the ocean. While it is definitely nice to be in warm weather with the ocean breeze, the monotony of everything being the same (flat, sunny, no turns) is... Continue Reading →
During week eight, I learned that Long Beach, CA is mostly flat! And I am training for a bunch of very hilly races. So, that might be a problem. As I get used to traveling to the west coast every week, one of my main concerns is the lack of variation in my runs. Sure,... Continue Reading →
For the first time ever, I am writing a blog post from Long Beach, CA! It certainly won't be the last time though. This week, I started a project for work out here in sunny California. While I am super excited for the warm weather, I am quickly realizing that the greater LA area is... Continue Reading →
Who knew that they held ultra marathons in Millburn, NJ? As I wrapped up week six of my training plan, I happened to stumble across a couple hundred runners competing in races essentially in my parent's backyard! It was great to see such a strong, local group of athletes out there and definitely made Saturday's... Continue Reading →
Onto the second month of training, almost 400 miles run in 2016, and Bear Mountain is 1 week closer. The fifth week of my training plan is definitely one of the toughest, but I felt a surge in energy this week after last week's lull. A couple of hard workouts, a cold long run, and... Continue Reading →
I almost forgot how tiring training blocks can get. Almost. Four weeks into training for my first ultra of 2016, I am starting to feel a bit worn. Of course, it is normal when running for 9+ hours a week at varying intensities. Being prepared for an ultra means being acclimated to this kind of... Continue Reading →
Week three is in the books! Besides marching a bit closer to Bear Mountain, I also got to sign up for Seven Sisters with Colleen and a few other NP folks! Super excited to take on a classic Massachusetts race. With my sights still set on a 50 miler, I am still moving forward upping... Continue Reading →
One week closer to Bear Mountain! After finally getting a bit of winter weather with the cold and the snow, I remember what it was like to train for my first ultras last year. Thankfully the weather has been kind for the most part and my training has been great so far. I have felt... Continue Reading →
One and a Half Runners 