Let me just start by saying I don't think I've ever been so sore in my life. In the past year I've done 50 burpees, and they were all last Friday. In the past year I've probably completed 2 full tours, and they were both in the past month. WOahMAN was probably not the best idea, but I went for it... Continue Reading →
B.A.A. Half Marathon 2016
I hadn't planned on running the B.A.A Half Marathon this year, but a few days before a spot opened up so I decided to go for it and test my half marathon legs. I've been training for the Cambridge Half Marathon coming up in November so I thought if I can run a tougher course a month... Continue Reading →
Colorado 2016
The past few weeks have just been me getting back into it after some toenail issues. After my last blog post in August, I realized my toenail was bothering me again. Instead of waiting until it got really bad, I went right back to the podiatrist and asked her to just permanently remove that portion... Continue Reading →
Colleen’s Update
Hey guys, I do still exist! And I still run! Life has been a bit crazy - I started a new job and spent some good time with my favorite physical therapist for a few different injuries. Thankfully, I'm feeling more settled and less injured now, and ready to start training again. We're also starting... Continue Reading →
Maine Huts & Trails
It's been a while since I've blogged, but to be fair it's been a while since I've run! My shin set me back in my goal to run 1,000 miles this year, but I'm finally back on track after spending some time focusing on strengthening. After a few weeks of not running, I decided the smartest... Continue Reading →
Bear Mountain 50k Training – Week 11
I can't believe it's been almost 3 months of training! Week 11 went pretty well, considering I'm still on the tail end of this lingering illness. I started on Tuesday with a shortened run, only got to 3.5 instead of my scheduled 5. It went pretty well, as did my 6 miler on Wednesday. It... Continue Reading →
Bear Mountain 50k Training – Weeks 9 & 10
Well, as I'm sure you read in Matt's post, I've been on the struggle bus the past two weeks of training. I threw out my back, got a respiratory illness of doom, and had various other issues personally. Needless to say, my running has definitely suffered, but I'm determined to get back on the horse and... Continue Reading →
Bear Mountain 50k Training – Week 7
I gotta say, I'm getting the hang of this whole "training" thing. You know, where I actually can train and don't end up in a boot or on a surgical table! My legs still feel heavy and tired a lot of the time, but I feel confident in my abilities. I'm pretty sure I'm more prepared... Continue Reading →
Bear Mountain 50k Training – Week 5
Week 5 started out pretty good, and by the end I could tell my body was starting to get tired from all the hours spent running. This weeks mileage was more than the previous week, and I found a little error in my training plan which threw me for a loop. I counted all the... Continue Reading →
In Heat – Forced Recovery
The first 6 days after my 50 miler had left me feeling cocky. 7.5 miles no problem, 5 miles at marathon pace was a breeze, and almost 6 miles up and down Summit Ave in Brookline feeling like it was nothing at all. I walked out the door this morning assured that 18 miles was... Continue Reading →