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15 miles done son

Sooooo glad I took today off to get these miles in. I loved the W&OD trail, lots of restrooms, and I counted 5 water fountains (some even with signage). The weather really cooperated, it was overcast 99% of the run. The trail winds a bit and crisscrosses with other trails, but the signage again was good and when in doubt follow the bikers!

Ran my 13.1 in 2:59:33 (yay sub 3)

Ran 15 in 3:34:34 (I walked the last mile since there are some major inclines as well as traffic).

Hot damn that was run 40/71

Keeping my eye on the prize. Despite still running slower then I’d like to be, being fatter then I’d like to be, and more injured (plantar fasciitis) then I’d like to be, I think I have a real shot at my sub 5 marathon goal. 

LA 2012 was a great race, I was on target until mile ~22 (hitting the wall) and finished in 5:04:29, it still was a pretty perfect race day and I have no regrets. 

MCM 2012 I was undertrained and running with my sister who I had to emotionally drag across the the finish line. We finished holding hands in 5:27:12.

Sub 5 Dublin, I’m coming for you!!

Living on a prayer

Ooooooooooh I’m half way there… Just completed run 36/71 of marathon training. I wish I felt more marathon “ready” but I have 35 runs to get my toes to the start line in Dublin

Ragnar Relay Florida Keys

Ragnar Relay Florida Keys

94monkeys:

Runners: Are you looking for a destination race and an excuse to travel to a warm climate? Join my relay team and race with us next February in Florida. 

This is my third relay and I would describe the vibe as “summer camp, except there is amazing running/ sightseeing and you’re in a car more.” Two years ago we had a van that was 5/6th Tumblr and it was so, so much fun. 

The team will be racing 200 miles; you’ll be responsible for 12-19 of those (depending on what you feel like you can prepare for).

Message me if you’re interested! And if you know 

Boost!

This is also my 3rd Ragnar and I’m excited to back on a team with 94monkeys again! Join us!!

33/71

Got in 7 morning miles in 99% humidity. I’m soaked. I’m currently posting this while naked in my bathroom drinking Powerade zero trying to cool down before getting in the shower (your welcome for the visual). In an effort to keep pushing myself I decided to go back to my old standby running technique of taking a 1 min walking break after each mile or when taking a Gu. I was pleased that despite feeling the push, I powered through pretty well. My pace was great and averaged a 12:26 pace (really I was faster, but my last mile slowed me down). Let’s see if I get keep clipping time off my pace!