Posted in July 2012 …

Olympic Inspiration

The Olympics have begun! I love the Olympics. I love everything about them, the opening ceremony, the parade of athletes from all over the world, the intense competition and the moving medal podium. It is stirring to watch as the medals are handed out and the flags are raised and  the gold medal winner’s national … Continue reading →

Complete not Compete

Today was long run day. The distance 13 miles.   So far I have done this distance.  I am no pro but I can do this distance. The group was much smaller today. Out of a total of 40 people who are in the program there were maybe 15 today. I heard people saying this is … Continue reading →

I get to drink chocolate milk?

I am learning that part of marathon training requires a lot of reading and research into the science of how to make your body run for THAT long. So I have been reading as much as possible. There is pre-run nutrition and during  the run hydration and fueling. You must have a proper balance of protein and … Continue reading →

So far so good.

Sunday long run day.  So far so good. I can still walk and am not feeling too bad. I feel better this week after 12 then last week after 11. Who knows why– So I ahave made a lost of possible reasons. 1– I ran 4 days instead of 5– one more day of relief … Continue reading →

Sunday, after the skunk

The best laid plans often fail, that is what they say right? Well, that was the case with me last night. After feeling a tired toward the end of the week and knowing the training group was starting at 6am this morning which meant I needed to leave the house at 5:20 am, I decided … Continue reading →

Getting used to training

Ahhh since my great 4th of July Freedom run. I have been getting used to my marathon training schedule which  had me going from running 3 times a week to 5. Wow a difference 2 days can make. even though they are lower mileage run, this week they were 5 and 3, my body has needed to adjust.  … Continue reading →

July 4th 5-Let Freedom Ring!

You know when you just have one of those runs when everything clicks into place  and you are just on? Well for me today was one of those days. After early morning rains I got ready to do my Independence Day run in the gym but just as I was getting ready to leave it cleared up. … Continue reading →

New Shoes

Ahh- new shoes! Is there anything like a nice soft pair of new running shoes? My choice thanks to the great peeps at Fleet Feet West Hartford is the Asics Gel Nimbus. A good fit for me at least for now. I am looking forward to my first run tomorrow in a soft new pair … Continue reading →

Monday Morning run-over?

So is it possible to get a run hangover? If it is I am in for it over the next few months. Monday is for a recovery run. Man it is hard to get out of bed and think – Oh crap I have to run again today. Today I did the treadmill at the … Continue reading →