For the first time ever…
Zain fell asleep during our run! I know that might not be a big deal to most running moms or dads whose kids fall asleep often in the stroller, but this is epic for us. Zain is not the best sleeper...
View Article14 miles
I have reached a new milestone. The farthest I have run in the past 4.5 years until today had been 13.1 miles during my two Spring half marathons. The last time I ran more than that was when I...
View ArticleThe post-long run headache
I have this problem that has plagued me since training for my first marathon. After every single long run (8 miles and up), I end up with a headache that sticks with me for the rest of the day. It...
View ArticleZain’s Half Marathon
Tomorrow I’m supposed to run 18 miles. Eighteen miles and we’re expecting a hurricane to hit us. Fabulous. Since we don’t really know when the storm is supposed to arrive, I decided it was best to...
View ArticleIt takes a mile
When it’s cold outside, it takes me a mile, sometimes a mile and half to feel comfortable with the chill in the air. I spend that first mile wondering if I dressed appropriately or if maybe I’d be...
View ArticleIt takes a mile
When it’s cold outside, it takes me a mile, sometimes a mile and half to feel comfortable with the chill in the air. I spend that first mile wondering if I dressed appropriately or if maybe I’d be...
View ArticleStarting 2012 off on the right foot…
I have a lot of plans for 2012. I’m going to run my 3rd marathon, my 4th, 5th and 6th half marathons and a mud run. That’s all by the end of May. I haven’t decided what to do with the rest of my...
View ArticleRunner’s high
Miles: 20 Gels: 3 Fluids: Nuun and water Entertainment: mostly music from Glee, that’s right – I love Glee! I had another 20 mile run on the schedule this weekend. My plan was to once again join the...
View Article22 miles!
This morning, I tackled my longest run before the Rock ‘N Roll USA Marathon – 22 miles. I’ve already done a 21 mile and a 20 mile run so 22 should be a piece of cake, right? Haha, I don’t think so. I...
View ArticleRace Recap: Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
Yesterday was a very exciting day because I ran my first 5K with Zain. I’ve been running with him for close to a year and I was really looking forward to racing with him. I didn’t have very high...
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