racing

2016 in Review: My Best Running Year (with lots of bad races too!)

January 2, 2017

Oops, I missed it. 2017 is already here, and I am still talking about 2016, even though that is the year everyone wants to forget. It was a pretty bad year for the world in general, I can admit that for sure, but for my running, it is amazing all that has happened. Thought I…

When the Soreness Has Faded

December 21, 2016

marathon, marathon recovery, racing, struggles

With each marathon I have done, the soreness has lasted less time, which is a good sign, right? Well yes, you don’t look like you have been beaten up while you walk around, and of course, not being in pain is good…although a sick part of me kind of likes the post marathon soreness, as…

California International Marathon (2:36:39) Race Recap

December 7, 2016

California international, fueling, marathon, racing

These race recaps are always so overwhelming to start. Which is kind of funny if you think about it. When else are you going to dive into so much detail over a few hours of your life? Maybe I shouldn’t go into detail, do you really care that much? Probably not. But As I said…

2:36:39 and 5th Place Woman at CIM: Quick Update

December 5, 2016

California international, fueling, marathon, racing

Ready to read my entire recap? Well, you are gonna have to wait a few days 😉 As much as I would have loved to be that prepared, I had a lot of cherished moments after the race with friends, so I barely manageed to get an Instagram post up, let alone write a recap.…

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

November 2, 2016

marathon, mental tactics, racing, struggles, workouts

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…

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

September 19, 2016

high fat, high protein, low carb, paleo, racing

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…

Falmouth Road Race 2016

August 24, 2016

racing, struggles

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…

Birthday Race! Run Through Battersea Park 5k (Plus Speed Workout!)

August 8, 2016

5k, london, racing, speed

Firstly, thank you for all the birthday and anniversary wishes this weekend, I had a lovely weekend (other than of course being away from my husband!!!). We are going to celebrate next week when I get back to the US. — Most runners, myself included, have a bucket list of races they want to do…

Racing in the European Championships for GB&NI (Amsterdam 2016)

May 30, 2016

half marathon, racing, team gb

Well. I don’t even know where to begin. This is something I did not see coming. To be totally honest, I did not even know there was a European Championships in an Olympic year, and when I got the email asking if I would like to run, I could not believe my eyes, TWICE in…

Mental Freakouts: How to Stay Strong

May 18, 2016

half marathon, marathon, mental tactics, racing, struggles

It is all good saying be your own best friend, love yourself, be kind to yourself, but lets face it, in that moment, it is not so easy to do that. When those voices in your mind are punishing you, what do you do then? How do you handle those moments? Do elites even have…

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

May 4, 2016

half marathon, marathon, racing, struggles

I really do pour my heart into my race recap, and share my fears, my struggles, and my demons with you. It means a lot to me that you enjoy them, and I love that I am able to help you feel like you are not alone. And I have even put all of this…

What Was It Like Racing in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for your Country?

March 30, 2016

goals, racing, team gb, world championships

On Monday I shared my feelings about how I felt as 3rd Brit and 49th at the world championships. Those instant, overall feelings about the race, and although there was a little undertone of sadness, which I guess is pretty normal for this kind of situation; It is just so much emotion, so much time, effort,…

49th in the World Half Marathon Championships (& 3rd Brit!)

March 28, 2016

half marathon, racing, world championships

It’s still hard to even believe I have done it. Hard to believe that I did in fact achieve my ultimate running goal, the only hard set running goal I ever had. You know I am an intuitive person, so I do not usually set goals, but this was one I had from the very…

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

March 8, 2016

racing, team gb, world half marathon

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…

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…

Building Lifelong Friendships- Rise Run Retreat Recap

October 7, 2015

friendship, racing, running retreat

If you follow me in any way, shape, or form, you know that last weekend I was at the Rise Run Retreat in Maine with a group of nine other friends. I had come to know these women through their blogs, and we cared about another like any other friend would care, but there was…

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,…