Training for a marathon is a huge time commitment and requires a balance of training and life. And I don’t just mean the hours you log running either. As the miles you log increase, so does your need for additional rest. And then there is the additional food you will need to eat because you’re…
Fueling for the Long Run
Fueling for the long run or marathon can be tricky and it’s something I’ve struggled with. Honestly, before consistently running long distances, I never gave it much thought. But why should I, really? Running is just one foot in front of the other, right? Technically, yes, and that works well for shorter distances. But once…
What running has taught me about life
I started running in July 2006 as I was finishing my graduate degree. With all the studying I had been doing, I knew I would need some kind of “hobby” to fill my time. The thought of more education was appealing to me but I needed a break from school. So I started a couch…
Staying Safe When Running in the Dark
As the days get shorter, many of us have to run in the dark to be able to get our training miles done. The treadmill is always an option but many runners groan at the thought of having to run on the treadmill for any length of time. These 9 tips will help keep you…
Are you ready to run a marathon?
Over the past decade or so, marathon running has become popular among the more common athlete. In the early days of marathoning, the 26.2 mile distance was reserved for the more serious athlete but over recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of marathon finishers. This increase in overall numbers has…
This week in training #4
Well, this week I didn’t really stick to the plan but that’s okay. I felt like I needed a little bit easier week and more sleep. Even though I have a specific plan, it’s not set in stone and I’m not particularly attached to it. Part of the purpose of a plan is to act…
This week in training #1
I’ve been a little lax in reporting my training on the blog but I’m going to get back on track now. I have still been working out, just not as much or as hard as usual for the past couple of weeks. Life just got in the way and I’ve had a lot of negative…
