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
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Virtual Races of 2020
Since I started running, in 2007, Iβve made it a goal to run a race every year. I ran two races after I had Eleanor in 2017 and even ran a 5 miler when 13 weeks pregnant with Lincoln. This year, I didnβt want to break that streak, and thankfully so many race organizers in … Continue reading Virtual Races of 2020
Training For a Race and Other Updates
Inspiration has hit, and here I am blogging again. This past Saturday, I laced up my sneakers and went out for a run with David and Eleanor. I have the Run to Remember 5 Miler coming up at the end of May, and I have to get my butt in gear and back in shape. … Continue reading Training For a Race and Other Updates
My First Postpartum Half Marathon
I thought it was a crazy move, when David asked me to sign us up for a fall half marathon (it's for motivation, he said!). I didn't know how my body was going to recover from giving birth, or how my schedule with both work and nursing were going to pan out. But here we … Continue reading My First Postpartum Half Marathon
Volunteering at Run to Home Base
One of the best things about the hotel that I work at is the community that it fosters and the feeling of family and camaraderie. This past Saturday, David and I, and a few other colleagues, volunteered at the Run to Home Base run at Fenway Park; the wake up call was early (4AM!) but … Continue reading Volunteering at Run to Home Base