Forecast of rain threatened today’s big event for my kindergartener. Yet the sun peeked through the stormy clouds and delayed the downpour indicating a go for this morning’s Ultra Fun Run – a jog-a-thon fundraiser program held annually at the school. The kindergarten class started practicing for this day back in September where they all lined […]
3 days post marathon, I am sitting on my couch right foot propped up with frozen cherries on a swollen ankle, replaying the race in my head mile by mile. Fortunately, much of the swelling has already gone down and I can finally walk without a limp. The aftermath of chasing a sub-4:00 finish […]
Time to pack for my weekend race frenzy! This is the second time I am heading out of town for a race. First time bringing my family to involve them in my marathon experience. Of all the aspects of travel, packing is my least favorite thing to do and I usually start 2-3 days beforehand to […]
10 days until race day and I’m going through a funk. Last week is what I would consider a non-running week as I struggled to complete an easy 7- mile run, followed by an emerging series of aches and pains (ankle/hamstring/IT band). I’ve heard of “phantom pains” surfacing during this period which could be the […]
Final long run of the season accomplished this past weekend – 22 miles! I feel great and ready for the race in three weeks. Last year I finished the NYC marathon at 4:07. It was a tough course and the harsh weather (30+mph winds) made it even more difficult. Even though I didn’t achieve my […]