Adventures of a female master runner in Metropolitan Washington, DC.
The week started with snow – about two inches and then we got two more on Tuesday. I ran loops on the salted roads in my neighborhood to avoid slick pavement but my mid-week was back on the trails. It wasn’t a bad week – I got my runs in despite the bad weather, but I missed the mileage goal by quite a bit.
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After a long treadmill run on Sunday, I ventured back out to the roads on Tuesday and Thursday for some very light speed-work. And, my doctors subjected me to more medical tests to see what might be causing my fatigue.
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I had so much confidence coming off the 2019 Rock n Roll DC Half Marathon. But, my body told me it needed more recovery. I pushed my Monday workout back a day and all cylinders were clicking again. Training Schedule
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It’s been a while since I compiled one of these “training supplements” – the last one was back in October before I started tapering for the 2018 New York City Marathon. I enjoyed some spectacular views of Washington, D.C. landmarks
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There are worst places to run in the winter than Washington, D.C. Temperatures may drop in the teens on some mornings but 20 and 30 degree temperatures are the norm. We tend to have maybe a dozen snow days, but
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For the past week, the weather has consistently dipped below 60 degrees in the morning, which in my mind means… It’s time to break out the fall running clothes and gear! Light Long Sleeve Shirts I have at least a
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