LA Marathon Training Group
The last big pre-covid event I attended was the Los Angeles Marathon on March 8th. I didn't run this year, instead my husband and I drove all over LA to cheer on our daughter and [...]
Pray (photo-a-day) #rethinkchurch #marathon #run
Sunrise runs can be quite the prayerful start to your day When do you pray? Maybe it's because I wasn't raised in a church I never developed a set prayer time. For many years I [...]
Running with a Cold? A Cautionary Tale
Do you know the conventional wisdom about running with a cold? It's pretty simple. If you have a fever, body aches, or symptoms below your neck then DON'T RUN. Or If you only have symptoms [...]
Consistency – You Can Do It
This tattoo, with the words run, live, breathe and gratitude celebrates the rewards of consistent training. Check out the link below if you want the story behind the tattoo As I'm approaching the [...]
Run in this heat? Yes!
Consistency. Showing up. Getting it done. These words have been my mantra the past couple days. Officially I'm tapering for the San Francisco Marathon (July 29), but that doesn't mean all running stops. It just [...]
Training with a Group
In 2014 I ran my first marathon. It was hard. I trained alone. Mostly because I didn't know any better. I did use an online training plan. It is one that adjusts itself to your [...]
About that Rehearsal – Preparing for the Boston Marathon
A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of rehearsal as part of race training. You can read that post here: Rehearsal – Boston Marathon Training, Week 11 This shirt and shorts are so [...]
Taper Time – Boston Marathon Training Week 16
Here is an example of multi-year progress. I joined a training program for my 2nd marathon. Although it was my 2nd, I can say that I was still very much a beginner. I remember reading [...]
A Hard Week & Running Buddies – Boston Marathon Training Week 15
Training partners are wonderful, especially so when training gets tough.
A Race Week – Boston Marathon Training Week 14
Not the best...not the worst as far as races go! Three more weeks to my dream race!