Training for a marathon? Happen to have a brand new baby in your life? This is the start of my series on successfully completing the London Marathon while balancing life with a crawling, climbing, drool bucket of awesomeness.
On attempting.
One of the best excuses to not run a marathon: I'm afraid I won't win. Here's how to break your perfectionist nature and do it.
Into the breach! (Or ballot, whatever…)
Back I go into the London Virgin Marathon ballot. Here's to hoping!!!
I have infected others.
Spreading the running disease, like a good girl should. Hairy Haggis Relay this May! Woohoo!
What it is like to run the Rome Marathon (from the perspective of a slow runner).
First, rent an apartment on Via Cavour. You can do so through these people, who have excellent service, great rates, and clean rooms. You should do this because you need to have people come with you. This is important because Rome is a city to be shared. Also, the finish is right there so you... Continue Reading →
Dear Runner…
Your registration to XVI Maratona di Roma – 2010 is now complete. As soon as your bib number will be assigned, you’ll be able to download your confirmation letter in your reserved area on the website http://www.maratonadiroma.it AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Tomorrow.
Three things you should know about tomorrow (March 9th). That is, if you value your life.
On things I would never have thought that I would’ve ever said.
Ran 10 miles today, and told someone it was a "short run." Oh no! I've become a distance runner!
The Second Day is ALWAYS the Worst Day
It's very tough once you reach the high mileage training to bounce back. Even though things are difficult you have to push through the nagging knees and mental meltdown.
17 miles on a knee brace with profuse giggling.
Item one: The knee brace is wonderful. Truly, honestly, wonderful. Item two: If you are ever found needing to run more than 17 miles, download as many episodes of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me as you need. It was a glorious day in Oxford, which right now is saying a lot. I didn't have to... Continue Reading →
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