The fives senses have taken on a new meaning this week, which has been all about listening to my body. After Sunday’s race, where my body gave everything it had, I should at least be respectful enough to listen to what it’s telling me: slow down and recover. I so wanted be out there doing …
I’m not really sure where to start with this race report, except to say that I surprised myself yesterday in the best way possible! It’s been about two years since my last half marathon (after being waylaid by a broken knee cap in late 2010), and I just wanted to see what I was capable of …
It’s finally the day before the race, yikes! This week was my “taper” week, with an easy 4-mile run, 30-minute tempo run, and easy 2-mile run scheduled. Enough to keep me from going crazy with worry that I’m not fit enough, but easy enough to give my legs a chance to rest a bit before running …
When I’m deep in the midst of training for a race, I start seeing the food I eat in a much different light. Will it provide me with the energy I need? Will it help me rebuild muscle and speed recovery? Empty calories are certainly a no-go, so I find myself trading potato chips and …