Safety Tips for Running Alone
Running first thing in the morning was my jam until I started working a 9-5 and was forced to run at 4 or 5 am rather than 9 am (oh the server life of late nights and sleeping in!).
Finding ART: How I Finally Got the Right Treatment
The first time I heard of ART was a few days after running the Boston Marathon. I headed to my primary care doctor with what I thought was a serious stress fracture (thank you Google for scaring the crap out of me!).
2017 Wrigley River Run Race Recap
My first race post Boston wasn't half bad! I have a love/hate relationship with the Wrigley River Run. I love that it's a local race that supports the community, its small, and very well organized. It's also a chance to run with all of the local running groups at once.
Freshly Meal Delivery Service Review + a Coupon Code
Unlike other meal delivery services, all of Freshly's meals come fully cooked and ready to heat and eat - literally no chopping, washing, or cooking required. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?
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.
Race Week: Boston Marathon Goals and Race Plan
I've put together my race goals. I always set a few goals for myself for a race so I don't walk away completely disappointed if I don't get my A goal. After such an awesome training cycle, I'd be lying if I said that I will not be super upset if I don't hit my A goal.
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.
Week 4 - Boston Marathon Training
This week was good. After 2 really tough long runs a few weeks ago, I nailed my long run this past weekend.
Week 7, 6, 5 - Boston Marathon Training
The last few weeks were some of my toughest. Work's been busy, mileage has been hard both in volume and intensity of workouts, and I've really fallen out of my diligent recovery routine. I'm still feeling pretty good and am positive this has been one of my best training cycles yet, so there's definitely some positives coming out of that grittiness.
How I Fuel - What My Daily Meals Look Like
I've received a few inquiries on how I fuel during the week before my runs and before my weekly long run. I've become a creature of habit since I've figured out what works for me, so most days look the same. Just like in training, consistency and good habits are key in nutrition to ensure you are properly fueled and to help avoid GI issues.
Race on the Base 10K Race Recap - A New PR!
I'm really happy with how this race went and feel like it was a great indicator of how my training has progressed so far. I'm feeling confident and strong with only 7 weeks left until Boston!
Week 9 & 8 - Boston Marathon Training
The last 2 weeks have flown by. I'm at the point in training where I'm pretty exhausted and the only thing that matters more than getting my daily dose of peanut butter is sleeping. A lot.
What to Look for in a Run Coach + Why to Get One
I thought this was an appropriate post to write as I begin coaching more athletes with various running experience and goals. I want to share what is important to look for in any coach that you choose and why it might be time to consider one in your running career.
Week 10 - Boston Marathon Training
I'm at the point in marathon training where things get pretty tough and weeks start to fly by really fast. The mileage is high, the workouts are intense, and I have a love/hate relationship with all of it!