Training Supplement – September 28, 2016
This week, I saw an ad for the Mizuno Wave Rider 20. I really hope the new model is as good as the old. I did two runs as commutes, which allowed me to enjoy some art and check in
Continue readingAdventures of a female master runner in Metropolitan Washington, DC.
This week, I saw an ad for the Mizuno Wave Rider 20. I really hope the new model is as good as the old. I did two runs as commutes, which allowed me to enjoy some art and check in
Continue readingScroll all the way down to the end of the post for the tl;dr version. Training I’ve been training for the New York City Marathon since late June/early July. It’s been rough going. I never quite hit my workouts in
Continue readingI changed my training plan a lot this week. I did a tempo run on Tuesday. It left me tired and sore by mid-week. But, that run coupled with a medium run at the end of the week helped me
Continue readingI was so excited when my Asics New York City Marathon singlet arrived. But, it didn’t fit! Mid-week, I learned the Four Mile Run Trail was closing for construction (again)! I listened to some funny podcasts during my long run
Continue readingAfter the Parks Half Marathon on Sunday, I switched directions with my training this week and left my coach! For the rest of the week, I eased into doing more endurance runs with some strides. Training Schedule September 11th –
Continue readingI listened to some good podcasts this week on safety and marathon training tips. I re-read an article on getting over a bad race. The official gear for the New York City Marathon came out and I bought a singlet.
Continue readingScroll all the way down to the end of the post for the tl;dr version. Prologue I’ve been using Hudson Elite Coaching to train for the 2016 New York City Marathon. This training cycle hasn’t been easy. I haven’t been
Continue readingI overdid it a little on Sunday and Monday by logging 30 miles in two days! I felt terrible every morning after that but strangely, I ran pretty well! I’m thinking 8:00 pace for the Parks Half Marathon tomorrow but
Continue readingThe summer heat had me down but this week I decided I wasn’t giving up on this training cycle just yet. Living in one of the best cities for running helped lift my mood but battled dehydration did not… How
Continue readingThis may be one of my shortest training posts I’ve ever done because I only had one workout this week. Last Saturday’s long run took so much out of me that my coach assigned easy running for the other days.
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