I think it's safe to say that when a race has the name "Marine Corps" in it, it's bound to be tough. Because Marines. Everyone told me this race was a beast. And I believed them. But I felt it needed to be done. That doesn't mean I wasn't nervous. I felt reasonably well trained, but still. ...
race report: marine corps half marathon {10.4.2014}
weekly recap: 10/5 – 10/11
Happy Monday! It's a great day and I am sure it will be a beautiful week! According to my schedule, this past week was supposed to be an easy week. Despite that, I am tired. I blame all the fresh air. It really has been beautiful, and we have been taking advantage of it. It's such a relief after ...
running with a buddy
This post is LONG overdue, and for that I apologize. Things should be calming down around here, soon, and then I'm sure my posts will be more regular and consistent. For a long time, I've resisted running with a buddy or a group. My reasons (and excuses) have been endless, and I've leaned hard on ...
weekly recap: 9/28 – 10/4
Week 15 was a pretty big week. I had some shorter training runs, and my third half marathon. Good times. Sunday - rest We spent the day with family, watching football. As autumn Sundays should be spent. Monday - 3.1 miles Still hot. Still sluggish. What can you ...
chocolate stout bundt cake
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september in review
September wasn't really my month in the fitness capacity. Which is ok. Because some months are going to be that way. But fizzling out is kind of discouraging and humbling, and I don't like the way I'm feeling about it. Meh. However, I was coming off a long, hot, humid, painful summer of ...
