Well, I threw out my back this past week, so a lot of my runs were ruined. My week started out with a nice easy run on the esplanade where I called my family during their dinner and chatted with them during my run - it was lovely! Wednesday I had to do 7 miles, but... 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 50 Miler – Week Six Training Recap
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 →
Bear Mountain 50k Training – Weeks 3&4
This past week was exhausting, and I missed my opportunity to write my week 3 update, so I'll do it with my week 4 update! Week three went pretty close to how it was scheduled, and I felt mostly good. My shins were starting to get a little tender, but nothing that's worried me so... Continue Reading →
Running in WNC – Mt. Mitchell and the AT
Western North Carolina may be the perfect place to trail run. Tall peaks, jungle-like forests, and more beer to drink post run than I can even comprehend. The last weekend in July makes three trips down to Asheville to visit friends that I have been fortunate enough to make in the past few months, and... 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 →
