Well, it’s been over 2 months since I ran this race, but it’s still fresh in my mind!The night before, we stayed at the beautiful Von Trapp Lodge in Stowe. My parents had a room as well so that they could watch the kids while David and I ran. We had dinner at the Bierhall, … Continue reading Stowe 10 Miler
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My Recent Training–Stowe 10 Miler
Well, the last month certainly did not go as planned. Unfortunately the virus that got Eleanor and Lincoln sick had passed over to me and David. As of my writing and posting this (November 1st) we’re clear of the bug, but we did have two weeks of very low activity. My last submission was on … Continue reading My Recent Training–Stowe 10 Miler
Stowe 10 Miler Training-Weeks 4&5
Monday, September 19 – Strength & StretchI love walking during my 10:30AM meetings. It’s a staff meeting where I only have to listen in. Tuesday, September 20 – 2 Mile RunI like to use these runs to get a little bit faster. I’m not doing any dedicated intervals or tempo runs, but I like to … Continue reading Stowe 10 Miler Training-Weeks 4&5
Stowe 10 Miler Training–Weeks 2&3
I have a kindergartner, so we’ve been busy getting ourselves into a routine for the first week. But training has been going really well!Monday, September 5th – Strength & StretchRainy day. Stretched in the house but otherwise kept it relatively light.Tuesday, September 6th – 3 Mile RunIt was raining but otherwise a great run! And … Continue reading Stowe 10 Miler Training–Weeks 2&3
Stowe 10 Miler Training–Week 1
It’s nice to finally get back into training for a fall race. Last year it was the Newburyport Half Marathon; this year is a 10 mile race in beautiful Stowe, VT. As always, I pulled up the tried and true training plans of Hal Higdon. This year I’m focusing on the novice level. I’m not … Continue reading Stowe 10 Miler Training–Week 1
Racing in 2022
When the year started out I didn’t actually think I would have that many races for this year (in person or virtual). With David being gone for the first half of the year, it would have been difficult for me to get the time away. But thanks to my wonderful in-laws, I was able to … Continue reading Racing in 2022
Newburyport Half Marathon
I am both happy and disappointed with how the half marathon turned out. But the happy definitely outweighs the disappointment. And I know exactly where things went wrong, so that I can hopefully fix it for any future races.What went wrong? I went out too fast.I was so caught up in the crowd and loving … Continue reading Newburyport Half Marathon
Half Marathon Training Update
Well, my weekly updates did not pan out as I had wanted them to. Haha. But I am still training for the half and it's actually going really well! In addition to running, I also joined Orangetheory Fitness at the beginning of August. When I train long distances I tend to overlook the importance of … Continue reading Half Marathon Training Update
Made With Bliss 