Yesterday was race number 31 for me, and my first official race outside of the U.S. – the Hannover Half-Marathon. When I was looking into registering for a race back in January, I chose this one for a number of reasons: (1) Hannover is mein Schatz’s hometown; (2) it is only a little over an …
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Hannover Half Marathon | Week 11
Word Press is still freaking me out. Do I dare post something? Anyway, before the heartstopping performance by Word Press, I was all jazzed up from watching the Hamburg Marathon today. The course ran just down the block from us, and there is nothing that makes me happier than waking up just a little bit …
Hannover Half Marathon | Weeks Seven to Ten
Just because you haven’t heard from me in awhile about my half-marathon training, doesn’t mean that nothing has been happening. Well, mostly… Week 7: Even though I was in a different city every other day, I managed to squeeze in some great runs this week. Monday: Brussels – awesome way to see the sights! Wednesday: …
Hannover Half Marathon | Week Five
I am extremely sleepy after an 8-mile run and a big pasta lunch. Even so, I am here to say that I am pleased with Hamburg as a running city. My runs take place almost entirely on paths along the Alster — the canals and trees are beautiful, as are the houses that line the …