Jessica @ Sugar Runs 12/29/19 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 12/29/19

2019 in Review: Leveling Up

The end of a year is always a good time to look back at what we did with the last 365 days. I often set a few goals at the end of each year (not so much a resolution gal, but to each their own!), and I check back on them at the end of the year to see what I did or didn’t get to. After CIM it was hard not to feel disappointed with missing my huge personal goal of running a sub-3, but when I took the time to look back at my year, it was clear that I accomplished so much - a lot of which I couldn’t have done on my own!

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 12/19/19 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 12/19/19

CIM Race Recap

First, thanks to everyone who tracked me and sent messages of encouragement and congratulations last weekend. You probably already know that I did not run a sub 3 hour marathon. I came SO close though and ran a 3:01:24. 85 seconds away from goal. Crossing the finish line was a huge mix of emotions and tears, but let’s start from the beginning to how I got there.

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 8/11/19 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 8/11/19

Well, That Came Quick - My Fall Racing Plans!

When you run a late June marathon, the fall season pops up on you pretty quickly, so I’ve gotta get my racing plans out there! I definitely have a desire to race more this season because I didn’t race a ton during my Grandma’s buildup because running another marathon during your marathon training really wears you out! I want to use my races during the fall as check in points for my fitness to make sure I’m on track for my sub 3 hour marathon goal or to adjust if needed.

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 4/7/19 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 4/7/19

Boston Marathon Tips!

We’re officially a week out from Boston and it’s time for all the excitement! This will be my second time running Boston - last time was in that 2017 heat wave! I know there are tons of blog posts out there about how to approach this weekend and race, but I thought it would be a good idea to put together a post for first timers and for myself as I’ve had the chance to revisit my first Boston experience and some of the things I wish I’d done differently.

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 12/31/18 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 12/31/18

2019 Is Finally Here - Goals for the New Year!

I have never been more happy to say goodbye to a year as I am to 2018. This year was ROUGH for me. It has been one of the most trying years physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 5/8/18 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 5/8/18

Eugene Marathon Race Recap

I'm not going to lie - I am so surprised at my race results. I mean, my last post about training clearly stated I was slowly dying from training and this may not be my time to run a marathon.

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 11/9/17 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 11/9/17

2017 NYC Marathon Race Recap - A NEW PR!

Marathon recaps are so hard... mostly because it's such a long race, how can I remember every moment??? But I want to relive this race over and over because it was the BEST RACE EVER!!!!!!!!

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 4/27/17 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 4/27/17

2017 Boston Marathon Race Recap

Boston has been my dream. It was hard to get here, and it was even more difficult to race this marathon successfully.

Jessica @ Sugar Runs 4/11/17 Jessica @ Sugar Runs 4/11/17

Week 3 & 2 - Boston Marathon Training + Taper

My goal for the coming week is to focus on hydration and getting it in each day. I know that the small things I do throughout this week leading up to my race will make a huge difference on race day.