I sat down with the intention of writing a race recap for the Hyannis Marathon, and I just can't bring myself to do it. To sum it up, it went better than I had ever imagined it could. I was shooting for sub-4, and surpassed that goal by running a 3:50:24. I felt... Continue Reading →
Bear Mountain 50k Training – Week 6
Well, this week was my first overall negative week. I'm definitely glad it didn't happen until now, but I'm determined to get back into it and prevent more injury. After a few runs on the treadmill in the cold weather, I started having some more serious pain in my right shin. I'm wondering if maybe the... Continue Reading →
Vermont City Marathon – May 24, 2015
I finally ran my first marathon in May of 2015. I'd love to say this was a great first marathon experience and that I totally rocked it, but I won't lie to you. Like a lot of firsts, it was sloppy, painful, and I probably wasn't ready. My training for the Vermont City Marathon began... Continue Reading →
IT Band Issues
Ever since my Ragnar Relay, I've been dealing with some IT Band issues. While I understand this is a common injury, it absolutely scares the pants off me. I began running (very casually) right after I graduated high school. I was a pretty seasonal athlete - winters in Syracuse weren't super conducive to running, but did... Continue Reading →