Tag: Running
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 7
Not a great week, but I got in all of my runs. There were a lot of factors that threw off my marathon schedule like watching Stubby and staying out later on Saturday night. Just proves the importance that sleep has and having a good routine. Not a lot to…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 6
Between the humidity and lack of planning, this was a tough week! Sounds like the same update from last week, but week 6 was even more challenging! Thankfully, it was a down week for mileage. The humidity will be here for another two months and mileage will continue to increase,…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 4
This week absolutely flew by which must mean that running is becoming a routine. The first step needed to run a marathon! The big news this week is that RunDisney is returning with in-person events! For any RunDisney fan, this was desperately and much anticipated news. While I love seeing…
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Race Recap: 2021 Charlotte Racefest 10K
Charlotte Racefest is an annual race here in town, but it was completely new to me. It supposed to be in April, so it was canceled in 2020, and they moved the 2021 date to June which was great since North Carolina’s COVID restrictions were lifted in May. The race…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 1
Marathon training is finally here! What a long time coming. At this time last year, I was preparing but was fearing the worse. I don’t remember what day it was canceled, but it was about a year ago. Now, it’s a different story. GAME ON! My training program is an…
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Race Recap: 2015 Savannah Half
The 2015 Rock ‘n Roll Savannah Half Marathon was my first half marathon. I’m writing this recap in June 2021 as motivation for my upcoming 2020 Chicago Marathon training efforts. While I didn’t have a blog at that time, I have always journaled about my big experiences, so I thought…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Update 6
I’m changing my update titles to have the year since (I think) this may not be the only time I run the Chicago Marathon. I’m finishing pre-training next week, and I’m feeling really good. Better than feeling really good is the excitement I am having for running. Over the last…
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Chicago Marathon: Training Update 5
The Chicago Marathon is only 162 days away! Seems like a long time, but I’m old enough to know that time is going to fly by. I’m in the middle of my pre-training schedule. Outside of my brother’s wedding last weekend, I’ve done a really good job sticking to my…
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Chicago Marathon: Training Update 4
Pre- pre-training is over after my 3.5 mile run tomorrow, and I move into pre-training next week. Thinking of things in phases like this is helpful, as it gives me more beginnings and ends. Accomplishments Ran 3 days/week even when it was cold and/or dark Gaining confidence in running Improving…
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Race Recap: 2021 Swamp Rabbit 5K
The Swamp Rabbit 5K and Half Marathon is an annual race in Greenville, SC, on the – wait for it – Swamp Rabbit trail. The trail is essentially a greenway that runs throughout Greenville and various points outside of the city. I think it’s over 26 miles in total, so…
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