endurance running

Syracuse Empire State Marathon

There were so many titles I could have named this post: 1. Three marathons back to back 2. Completion of Marathon Number 11 3.  My failed attempt at being super woman 4.  Deciding to run a marathon… in pain. 5.  One of the dumbest things I’ve ever done. My thoughts long ago when I signed up for 3 marathons, back to back was that one would be my key run for the fall, one (Chicago) would be slow, enjoyable, and celebratory because I was running for the first time with my husband, and finally the third was going to be [...]

By |2013-10-20T17:07:11-04:00October 20, 2013|Races|15 Comments

The Last 20 and then some

This morning was my last long run of 20 miles, and then some. It was 21.27 to be exact, about a mile short of what I had intended.  When I neared home, I figured my time was pretty good for a training run, plus the wind had picked up a little, as well as the rain was beginning to fall.  All reasons for me to end on a good note right at 21 1/4.  This last long run was intended to accomplish a four things.  Run this last 20 at a faster pace than I had run any of my [...]

By |2012-03-24T14:15:34-04:00March 24, 2012|Running|1 Comment

Numb Thumbs and Lentil Soup with Escarole and Sweet Potato

I looked at the temperature and it was 32 degrees.  My body wasn’t ready for the cold nor did I relish the idea of running so many miles, dropping Shane off at home then going out again to finish the run.  I decided to start my 12 mile run with 4 speed miles on the treadmill. It was a good thing I did those 4 mile in the warmth of our basement because it was cold and windy outside. My thumbs were numb by mile 5 (outside miles) and I just wanted to get home but still had 3 to [...]

By |2010-11-27T09:40:04-05:00November 27, 2010|healthy cooking, Running|9 Comments
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