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Photoshoot with Photocyclone Fall 2016

November 9, 2016

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to work with Peter Chiapperino, aka PhotoCyclone, who did a photoshoot with me at Veterans Park, Lexington. This weekend (or last weekend by the time you read this), I am in Bloomington, IN with some family friends, and I wanted to make the most of it, so…

1:13 Half in Marathon Training? I’ll Take it

November 7, 2016

17 seconds. That’s how far away I was from a PR in a race that I went to thinking that anything under 1:15 I would be happy with. Turns out I was ready for a PR…..I just wasn’t quite prepared to go absolutely eyeballs out enough to squeak under my 1:13:21. Its funny thinking about…

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

November 2, 2016

Honesty, Training Tips

If you have been reading for a while, you will know that I usually write what is on my heart at the time I sit down to write. I don’t think of a topic ahead of time, I literally just start writing, and see where it goes. I have found that for me, Saturday mornings are the…

24 Mile Long Run with the Kentucky 5k in the Middle

October 24, 2016

When we set out to do CIM, Steve and I agreed that I needed to race at least a few times. I would have the Indy Monumental Half on November 5th, but we needed at least one other race. My friend Tim had been working hard to set up a new event in Lexington, an…

23 Thoughts for 23 Miles

October 19, 2016

Mental Training

Don’t you get bored? How often have you heard that when you say that you are a runner? ALLLLLLL the time, right? What do you tell them? Well, if your response is like mine, you watch the surprise cover their face as you say, well, yeah, actually sometimes I do…..oh, and I spend a lot…

The Privilege of Exhaustion and Chasing Your Dreams

October 17, 2016

I am not sure why, but these past few weeks I have really struggled with what to write about. I feel awkward just talking about myself and what I am doing all the time. I don’t want to become one of those websites where I just tell you about my day. I want you to be…

How to Add Cross Training to GAIN Fitness (Rather than Lose it!)

October 12, 2016

You saw the cross training I have in my training through that, but I thought today I could share more specifics, and how you can incorporate cross training into your schedule to make you a stronger, fitter runner. Yes, even you who is “not fast” as I am told by almost every person I meet! I…

What a 90 mile Week of Marathon Training Looks Like

October 10, 2016

I share a lot with you guys. A heck of a lot more than most elites share about their training. Most runners keep their training close to their chest, only showing the major milestones in their career; good or bad. I like to be honest, and I don’t mind sharing my journey with you. In…

My Peroneal Struggles: Dry Needling

October 5, 2016

Now, first let me say that I HATE needles. I know most people say that….or they say “I LOVE it”, but I am so far in the hate camp that when I get my bloodwork done for Inside Tracker a few times a year, I have to lie down, look away, and let a lone…

Are You Running Too Many Workouts in Marathon Training?

October 3, 2016

I was surprised that when I put up a picture about my workout on Instagram, I got quite a few questions from other runners about why doing two workouts is a rare occurrence for me. Most weeks during marathon training I only do one workout per week. This surprises a lot of people, but with marathon…

California International Marathon: Fueling Plan

September 28, 2016

Racing Tips, Training Tips

One of the topics I get asked about the most through emails and comments is what I use to fuel my runs. I have posted about it before, shared with you exactly how I practiced in the buildup to both London Marathon races, but this year, we are changing it up a little. I know…

Why We ALL Need to Throw Away the Scale NOW!

September 26, 2016

Honesty, Training Tips

It seems almost comical that this is the post I came up with this week. I always used to see posts like this and think PSHHH whatever! Using a scale doesn’t work for you, but it DOES work for me. It keeps me in check, and keeps me on track to reach my racing weight for…

Why Food Prep? Exactly How to Do It (Without Breaking the Bank)

September 21, 2016

Nutrition Features

I have noticed that most people tend to fall in one of three camps when it comes to dinners. Eat out often, eat the leftovers for other meals, and repeat the cycle all over again Stop by a local supermarket most days in a week, picking up what you need on your way home from…

Did I Go Too Far? Did I Sabotage My Racing This Year?

September 19, 2016

Last week, I was sent Lauren Fleshman and Rosin McGettigan-Dumas new Believe Journals….well, actually, they are called COMPETE Training Journal and BELIEVE logbook. I had always wanted one of these, and it gave me good reason to sit down and think about what I want out of my running, and how I am going to…

Your Health is More Important Than Anything Else

September 14, 2016

I have noticed a theme among friends and family lately….well, actually myself too. Maybe it is one of those things where once you start to notice it, it seems like everyone around you is doing it, or it is everywhere you go. Either way, I like it. I have put more of a focus on…

Sweet Potato Noodles with Chicken & Vegetables in Creamy Peanut Sauce

September 12, 2016

I know I know. This is not exactly helping our agriculture situation….one of the main reasons I originally moved towards more of a vegetarian diet before, but I make sure the meat we use comes from the best quality and local sources I can find. We get our beef from Brookview Beef, we get our…

Strength Training Update: Assisted Training

September 7, 2016

The Little Things

After I went to UVA earlier this year, I told you that we had now moved into the next phase of my strength training with Drew; the assisted phase. I was a little apprehensive for this stage, especially as it involved lots of exercises that if done incorrectly, could very quickly result in an injury.…

Why It is Okay if You Do Not Miss Running

September 5, 2016

Honesty, Training Tips

I will share a bit more about what we will be doing over the next few weeks, but for today, I wanted to talk about something that others may go through that we feel too embarrassed to share about. What if you take your time off running, and you do not really miss it? During my…

Why Are We So Mean to Ourselves, But So Loving to Others?

August 31, 2016

I am in my reflection phase right now. After a season of training, during my time off, I always think back over how things have gone. The mistakes I have made, and what I can do better as we move forward. I am excited to move into marathon training for California International on December 4th,…

Falmouth Road Race 2016

August 24, 2016

When I look back on this summer, or this year actually. I can’t believe how much has happened. This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Mostly good, some bad, but whatever way you look at it, life events have a HUGE impact on you and your ability to function. The best way I can…