Week(s) In Review

2/21 through 2/27:35 miles6 runs1 day off0 soft surface runs4 days in Chicago2/14 through 2/20:60 miles8 runs0 days off3 soft surface runs3 days in ATLSo, what have I been doing in the weeks since the marathon? As you can see, not a whole lot of running.Actually, that's not entirely true. The week immediately following the race I covered a fairly ambitious 60 miles, which initially might seem a bit too high but in reality was one of the most enjoyable weeks of running I've experienced in quite some time. Don't misunderstand me: the first two days...

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Week in Review

80 miles1 double4 days in Atlanta3 days in Birmingham1 goal accomplishedNormally my weekly recap is posted on Sunday, but for chronological reasons I wanted to make sure it appeared after my marathon recap entry. One could also argue that a weekly recap is a bit unnecessary after Sunday's events, but I suppose old habits die hard. Believe it or not, I've been keeping this blog for over two and a half years. It's crazy to think about how much has changed between now and then, but I wouldn't trade the journey for anything. In the coming weeks I will...

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If At First You Don't Succeed...

...make sure you keep your second attempt under the radar.So, I would be lying if I didn't admit that the Mercedes Marathon immediately came to mind after dropping out of Houston two weeks ago. I was already planning to be in attendance to work at the expo on behalf of Karhu, so that part of the decision was a non-issue. Further investigation indicated that the race offered some pretty legit prize money, which served as an added incentive, and my...

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Top Secret Mission: Birmingham Mercedes Marathon

Target:1. Finish2. OT qualifier (sub-2:46)3. Enjoy the dayActual: 2:45:00 chip time; 2:45:01 gun time (3rd female, 8th overall)Official resultsSuccess! Details to come after my 6+ hour drive to Charlotte tomorrow. For now, another glass of wine is calling my na...

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Week in Review

76 miles3 doubles3 states (TX, NC, GA)3 AFDsI would like to fill this in with more detail, but I've got to get to bed so I can head out the door for Atlanta in the early AM. After a whirlwind week of travel and work, it doesn't appear as though things will be slowing down any time soon. Good thing I love my job! Also I do have something to look forward to...spending time with my bestie Brookelet in Birmingham this weekend! I'll undoubtedly be busy working the Mercedes Marathon expo but hopefully I'll have time to hang out and she'll finally be...

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Strange Things Afoot (Literally)

This morning I ran a Medium Freedom Park Loop. There is nothing inherently remarkable about this. Jordan and I have run this 8.6-mile route, which starts at our house, runs down the bike path through Freedom Park, encompasses a Loop o'Booty and then returns us from whence we came, about a hundred times. When running easy, typically I cover this loop in anywhere from 62-64 minutes. On a "fast" day it takes 61. As far as I can recall--Jordan would have to confirm this--I've never broken 60 minutes on this loop, although one time when I was fit last...

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