RACING TIPS

Bix 7 Race Recap

Racing Tips
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…
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Bluegrass 10000 and Training Update

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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,…
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London Marathon- The Reflection

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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…
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The London Marathon Pre-Race Elite Experience

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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…
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The London Marathon 2015- A Dream Come True

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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…
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The Elite Experience- Chicago Marathon 2014

Honesty, Racing Tips
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…
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