15 min w/uGum Tree 10k in: 44:40 (7:12 pace) *6 months pregnant*, 1st in Age Group(1 short walk break)no cool downIt would break my heart if I didn't run the Gum Tree 10K in 2014. I have ran this race nearly every year since 2007, finishing anywhere from 2nd to 9th, and being that its one of the … [Read more...]
Being “Thankful” via @MegganFranks #runchat
I was in the middle of a week of chaos, extreme fatigue, and a lot of work. To top it off, my husband left for Penn Relays early, meaning I was once again in single parent mode. I was tired....no, I was exhausted. I kept praying for Friday night, knowing that the weekend brought a much needed long … [Read more...]
Pregnancy training log: Month 5 via @MegganFranks
Saturday: 1 mile w/u, half marathon in 1:36:57 (4th). ~14 milesSunday: jogged the neighborhood loop. Groin muscles a bit tight but that's it.~ 2 milesMonday: wicked rain. Wimped out and ran inside on treadmill.~ 6 milesTuesday: 65 min w/ 2x10 min @ light tempo (got dropped on last 3 minutes). ~8.5 … [Read more...]
Tired via @MegganFranks #runchat
Ok, I have a confession. Running 50 mpw midway through your second trimester while putting in 45-50 hr work weeks will really knock you on your butt....epecially if you have to be in single parent mode most of the week (my husband has a ridiculous travel schedule until June). Then, race run a … [Read more...]
Pilgrimage half-marathon race recap (5 months pregnant)
Columbus Pilgrimage Half: 1:36:57, 4th female overall (1st AG)(Officially 1:37 something, had to stop to pee) 7:24 paceRunning a race while pregnant was a bucket list item I never had the chance to cross off with Maddy. I was sick, lightheaded and short of breath the whole time with my first, making … [Read more...]
Halfway there (pregnancy)
This week I reached the halfway point in my pregnancy. It was a bit overwhelming, with two children my family will officially be complete (we think) and the next chapter of our life will officially start. I will get to hold a new baby in my arms and go through all the same stages I did with Maddy. … [Read more...]
Running for two
Most know now that Houston and I are expecting our second child in August this year. I am started to look and feel very pregnant, my belly is about twice as big as it was with my first child and I am running short on wearable clothing. I have continued to run, and now that I am in the neighborhood … [Read more...]
World’s latest/worst race recap
(I started writing this in November, added a little in December, and finally finished it in January. It's really not very good, so for anyone that wants to give up 5 minutes of their life reading it, here you go.)Results: 3rd female (see previous post)I want to start by saying that we did not go to … [Read more...]
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Recap
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon: 2:49:28 for 26.27 miles (6:27 avg) 9th female(just 22 seconds off my PR!)Though I didn't run a personal best, I have nothing but positive thoughts after this race. Sure I have had some major success this year off the road, but I haven't posted a single respectable … [Read more...]
Mid-week workout on the XC Course
AM: 25 min run (oops! Slept in)PM: 20 min w/u, 20 min c/d4 x 1 mile @ tempo, 800m @ 5k pace (1.5/2 min rest)5:49, 2:455:44, 2:435:45, 2:455:48, 2:45I was irritated that I couldn't get my 800s under 2:40, but I was running this workout solo and the footing was not to my liking. Don't get me wrong, … [Read more...]