You guys – it might finally be starting to happen. I think fall is on its way – and just in time because today is officially the first day of fall! Hallelujah – marathon training in summer has not exactly been fun. Bring on the cold weather! It was noticeably darker out when I arrived at the track this morning (boo), but also a bit cooler (huge Continue Reading …
Marathon Training Long Run Success!
September 1, 2016 by 43 Comments
Hey guys! I’m happy to report that I ended up having a great long run yesterday! As I mentioned Tuesday, I was debating whether to do my long run Wednesday or Thursday (we leave really early Friday morning for a weekend trip so I wanted to get it out of the way), and I was also nervous about my right leg since it’s been bothering me. (Last week, Continue Reading …
Two Easy and Fast Dinner Ideas + Marathon Training Update
August 30, 2016 by 34 Comments
Hello my friends! Matt and I made two really easy and fast dinners recently that I thought you guys would like, so I wanted to share! First up was a lemony mustard dill salmon. It was too hot to eat outside, so please excuse the indoor lighting. :) Making this is really easy. Mix the juice from a whole lemon and a splash of olive oil with a Continue Reading …
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week in Review
August 25, 2016 by 13 Comments
Hey guys! I know many of you like seeing these comprehensive marathon training weeks in review, so here we go! Here’s how this week has looked so far, plus my plan for the rest of the week. As you guys know, even when I’m marathon training I only run 3 days per week – and I’m a really low mileage runner compared to others, too. I prescribe to Continue Reading …
Long Run + Weekend Fun
August 22, 2016 by 28 Comments
Hey guys! Matt and I had such a nice weekend – relaxing and filled with lots of friend time. My favorite! On Friday, we had a cozy night in on our own – Matt picked up a pizza for us from Lost Dog Café and I made us side salads to get in some veggie volume. It was humid but cool enough to eat outside by the time we tucked in around 8. We spent Continue Reading …
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week in Review
August 12, 2016 by 10 Comments
Hey and happy Friday! Popping in for my Marine Corps Marathon training week in review and some of my favorite links from around the web (at the end of the post). Here’s what I’ve been up to for training this week. As usual, I’ve focused on variety and lots of stretching – both of which are key for me to not get burned out or injured! Monday: yoga Continue Reading …
Hot and Sweaty Thursday Long Run
August 11, 2016 by 15 Comments
I knocked out this week’s Marine Corps Marathon training long run early because we are going out of town this weekend again! I had a bit of a step down in mileage this week per instruction from my coaches (my track coaches – I basically just ask them every week “how long should my long run be this week?”). I did 14 milers for the past two Continue Reading …
Long Run Recap + Food Fun
August 5, 2016 by 16 Comments
Hello my friends and happy Friday! I’m pumped because this morning I knocked out my weekly marathon training long run. 14 miles, done – and now I can relax all weekend! Lucky for me, my track buddy Diane needed to get her long run in early as well so I had company! We met up early out in Falls Church to do the long run on the W&OD trail. Continue Reading …
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