When is a half-marathon like a marathon? When two people are running it, that’s when. Not that the actual race was any harder than a normal half-marathon, but the last 24 hours have been pretty similar to the 24-hours following my Philadelphia Marathon this past November. Why a half-marathon? … [Read more...]
Minion’s first race ( via @le_diable)
In my first race as a pregnant chick, I wore racing flats. I also over-dressed because NYRR put the porta-potties way too far from the starting line and the Parks Department locked the previously reliable bathrooms that are just off the starting line. Thanks Parks Department! In case you were … [Read more...]
Race Report: Shamrock Run 2013
Truth be told, I was having a difficult morning. I needed something to do so I tuned my Netflix to Law & Order and added another coat of spring green nail polish to my fingers and toes. On most long-run days, I would already have completed my workout, eaten about half my body weight in carbs and … [Read more...]
Bump in the road.
I would love to blog about my awesome race last weekend in B'ham and how I finally got down under 1:19 in the half, but unfortunately then I would be lying.With the exception of 13.1 miles I ran on Sunday morning, the weekend was a nice get away. I got a chance to room with Meagan, eat … [Read more...]
Race Report: Lockport Y-10
After the pancakes, the chocolate milk and the nap, I was talking with my mother about the race, noting how happy and impressed I was that my body felt pretty good. “Well that’s good to hear,” my mom said. “Because you didn’t look so good at the end.” Harsh. And … [Read more...]
How to pace a race: Surf City race report (via Fast at Forty)
In December I wrote a blog about number anxiety and pacing. The post focused on managing the numbers and not letting them mentally rule you during training or racing. There are often situations where you come up with a perfectly reasonable plan where the numbers (i.e. pace or watts) align with your … [Read more...]
Track & Field/Road Racing Roundup: First Weekend of October
The first weekend of October saw a plethora of road races including the first major U.S. marathon of the fall, the Chicago marathon. For many elite runners it was a chance for redemption after not making the Olympic team and extend their summer fitness. Here is what happened this weekend. Chicago … [Read more...]
Weekend Road Racing Leaders
The road racing season is really beginning to ramp up. Just this past weekend there was the Chicago Marathon, the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, the Twin Cities Marathon, the B.A.A. Half Marathon, USATF Championships at 10 miles and women’s 10k, and lots more. One way of recapping … [Read more...]
The Business of Track & Field Contracts
The Business of Track & Field Contracts I have started this journal entry a dozen times with the themes of Doors Open and Close, The Roads Are Open, A Different Path and A New Journey. Not one of those themes seemed to convey the thoughts and feelings I had of this past week’s happenings. … [Read more...]
Training Groups For Distance Runners
DISTANCE TRAINING GROUPS AND TURNING PRO Runpro.com lists 14 Training Centers or groups for professional distance runners. They are located all over the United States and have varying degrees of requirements. There are four groups not listed on Runpro.com. The first three are NIKE … [Read more...]