My last long run before the Marathon was this past Wednesday. The night before, I ate my typical pre-long run meal: Salmon burger, salad, & sweet potatoes. I got plenty of rest that night. I woke up early to frigid cold temperatures and a fresh blanket of snow covering the ground. What? It is mid-April! I was actually angry and very frustrated! It was the only day I could do the long run and I just could not bear dodging snow and ice again. ... continue reading...
Strength vs. Stupidity
(My view at the 4 mile mark) Their is such a fine line between the two: Strength vs. Stupidity (or Badass vs. Dumbass). How do we know for sure when we are being strong or just plain stupid? I am pondering this question after my failed 20 mile run on Friday. I had just returned home from a fabulous, but extraordinarily busy 5 day vacation with my family on the Wednesday evening before the run. I had to get up at the crack of dawn Thursday for work and was "running" ... continue reading...
Character Building Run
I am in the midst of training for my fourth marathon. I love running, especially long distances, but the weather here in Maine has not been cooperative with my training plan. I have a very tight schedule, so I plan all of my long training days at least a month or two ahead of time. I put the day in my calendar and treat it as I would a "work day". It is the only way I am able to get the training done. The days are sacred ... continue reading...
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