Racing Tips

What’s the Plan? How Do You Prepare for a World Championship AND London Marathon?

March 16, 2016

half marathon, london, marathon, team gb, world championships

I realized that I told you about which races I intend to do, but did not share how I am going about it. So…lets break a few things down The Logistics The World Half Marathon Championships are in Cardiff, Wales, which is about 3 hours from my hometown (St Albans). I will fly into London…

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

March 8, 2016

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Hello! Surprised to see me? Not sure I have ever done a Tuesday post, but today is a special occasion. Many of you know I have been training very hard for the World Half Marathon Championships, and the selection decision was made on March 7th. I wanted to share the story with you right now…

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Next Race

March 7, 2016

fueling, racing, tangents

So you have a race picked out. You are excited about it, and even though it seems like it is a long time away, you know how quickly time zooms by, and before you know it, it will be here. We know that we need to practice fueling, especially if it is a race longer…

My Win at the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans 10k

March 2, 2016

Over the past month or so, a lot of people have asked me what is next on my running agenda. If I had the time (and could be bothered), I explained my current situation with the world half team. I also mentioned that I was racing the New Orleans 10k as my tune up race,…

The Panic Attack- Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race 2015

November 27, 2015

10k, panic attack running, thanksgiving

Terrified. That is exactly how I felt this morning when I had a panic attack during my race. At least thats what I think it was. It is what I imagine a panic attack would feel like, and I can see now why those would be so debilitating if they happened often. So lets start from the…

Racing off Sickness- Follow Your Heart

November 6, 2015

cold, cold remedies, golden milk, recovery, running while sick

I was not sure what to write about today, as I wanted to feature something that was fresh in my mind, and would hopefully flow out onto the keyboard. I am filled with emotion thinking about my 1:13 half marathon in Philadelphia a few years ago, and although it was not as fast as I…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon- 1:13:21(1:08 minute PR!)

November 4, 2015

If you had asked me a week ago if I could guess what I would have run at this race, I would have asked you if I even finished. Last Wednesday was miserable. So bad that my strength coach Drew ended up making me lie on the floor of the gym doing breathing exercises to…

7 Ways to Make Sure You Do Not Slow Down in a Race

October 30, 2015

pace yourself, racing, run faster

Now, first let me say that this post was hard. Steve and I put our heads together and tried to come up with these, but we both had the same idea; learn to listen to the rhythm of your body. Unfortunately, I know to most people that does not make any sense, and is almost…

Elite runner Tina Muir explains one secret that will have you running faster (and feeling better) just by committing to not looking at your GPS watch. It works! Give it a try!

STOP Looking at Your GPS Watch to Run Faster (& enjoy it more too!)

October 21, 2015

garmin, gps watch, pace yourself, run faster

I have mentioned many times that this almost comes naturally to me….well, it feels like it does, but realistically, the reason it feels natural is because I have practiced it, and perfected it, and that gives me confidence that you can do this too….if you really want to. That is why I have put together…

How to Pace the First Half of a Race (to Feel Good for the Second)

October 16, 2015

pace yourself, run faster

I have talked many times about how I am a metronome when it comes to pacing. Steve can set me at a pace, and I can either stick to it for miles and miles, each within a few seconds of one another, or he can tell me to progress, and I can do that with…

Winning the Army Ten Miler: My First Major Win!

October 14, 2015

10 miles, army 10 mile, breaking tape, winning

I think I have officially redeemed myself for the 5k in Indianapolis! I knew I was in good shape, I just didnt have the results to prove it, but this weekend I was able to, and it is such a relief. I had been saying to friends recently that I had never actually broken tape, and I…

Chasing Down a Fast 5k- The Risk That Didn’t Pay Off

September 30, 2015

I told you a few weeks ago that I got lost in the Indy Women’s 5k. Both Steve and I were incredibly frustrated, as we knew we had the perfect opportunity right there. I felt good, I was ready to go, and we had a great course to do it on. However, as you already…

The Day I Got Lost in a Race- Indy Women’s 5k

September 23, 2015

5k, Indianapolis, racing

Well…. that was not the headline I had hoped for. As you may have guessed, it was not the race I had hoped for either. I never thought I would be that girl. In fact, I always do (and did this time), take the steps to avoid it. I looked at the map. I ran…

Bix 7 Race Recap

July 29, 2015

As I sit in the car, on our 8 hour drive back to Lexington, I have plenty of time to reflect on my race this morning. Sitting with a blank page in front of me, I asked Steve where to start. He said “that you spent time with this years Boston Marathon champion”. Yes. That…

Bluegrass 10000 and Training Update

July 8, 2015

Well…..It has been a while since one of these posts, but I thought it was about time to write a summary of what has been going on. I talked about it a little in my Why You Need to Cross Train post, but I have not really summed up how things are going overall. Okay,…

London Marathon- The Reflection

May 13, 2015

You have read my race recap and I covered the elite experience and build up. As you know, I did have a great race, and it really was the most enjoyable race I have ever run, but was that just down to good luck? I am sure you already know the answer to this; absolutely not. Anyone…

The London Marathon Pre-Race Elite Experience

May 6, 2015

Thank you so much for all your support and feedback over the past week. Wow. I just cannot believe (well….actually knowing you all I can) just how happy you are for me to do well. Honestly, I am not really sure why. I did not undergo anything special, and I know a heck of a…

The London Marathon 2015- A Dream Come True

April 29, 2015

Well…..I did it. I accomplished what I set out to do. I did not have a time goal. I did not look at my watch. I did not worry about “making up time”, but what I did do, was exactly what I intended to do; Enjoy it. Running the London Marathon was the most incredible…

3rd Place at the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon Race Recap

March 18, 2015

One of the downsides of only posting Monday, Wednesday, Friday, is that I do not get to recap my weekends as well as I would like…..probably a good thing for your sake, as you do not have to listen to me ramble on about my weekend. Instead you can hear read my ramble today! It…

The Elite Experience- Chicago Marathon 2014

October 17, 2014

Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on my post on about the race. I was hesitant to put it up as it was SO long, and thought it may get boring, but it seemed like everyone enjoyed reading my raw, emotional response to the race. The feedback was so wonderful, and makes…