Running things and eliminating caloric deficits. Usually with pizza. And beer. And donuts.
Woah. Time flies when you're having fun. I wrote up a post for weeks 1 and 2 and planned on sticking to an every other week schedule for posting. I guess that fell through cause here I am finishing up week 7 today. I plan on an easy 5-6 miles later today, if my legs …
Yesterday morning, I went out for a lake loop. Lake loops are the place I feel most comfortable. If I could only run one course forever and ever, it would be there. I'm the Strava Local Legend there and that's kind of a big deal from what I hear (I'll be signing autographs at the local Koffee Kup diner). I had a bad race on Saturday. We were fortunate enough to have a small, in-person race to run. That race was the Bedford Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic. It is my favorite local race, outside of the Virginia 10 miler. It's festive and jolly. There are cinnamon rolls. It's great. The best part would be the amazing coffee mugs for award winners. I always get one. Not this year. I was 4th AG. That stung.
Hello and good evening to ya. It seems like it's been a long time since I posted something just because I felt like it, so here we are! For months now, we runners have been waiting for our chance to get back to training for our main events. I've run a few virtual races and …
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Here we are...August. It's crazy to even read that. 2020 has obviously been a year like no other and most of us are ready to put up the holiday decor and get this one over with. Normally, I'd have run several races by now and I'd be itching to rev things up for fall. I've been in a rut when it comes to my running (which isn't ALL bad). I've wanted to get to work with track and tempo days, but the nice and easy miles are just so nice and easy. With nothing on the calendar, it had been too easy to just stay easy.
I was given the opportunity to sign up for the America Runs 5k and to be honest, the first reason I signed up was for the SWAG. I truly am a sucker for the red, white and blue.
I feel like I haven't had much to say lately, so how about we catch up a little... I've been absolutely hooked on 6 mile runs! I did 5 in a row before I finally cut it to 3 yesterday. 6 miles is the longest distance that I feel like my body completely resets every …
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Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Giant Race - Sacramento (virtual) as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Hello everyone! I hope you're all staying safe and finding ways to stay sane during these …
What day is it? Oh, it's Sunday. That's right. I'm glad technology is tracking that sort of stuff, cause we're losing most of our reasons to care about such things. I did go to church on YouTube this morning, so we're adapting where we can to the current situation.
One other way that we've had to adapt as runners is by coming to the realization that we aren't racing anymore for a while. I had big plans for Shamrock, but of course plans are changing. I decided to do the Dolphin Challenge virtually cause I DEFINITELY want to wear those awesome race shirts and I felt like I better earn them. 🙂
Hello friends! I hope you are all staying safe and keeping your distance. We are in some tough times. My kids are at home for the next couple of weeks, so my wife is working much harder than she expected to. I'm just glad we are fortunate enough that she can be there. I know …
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Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Shamrock Dolphin Challenge as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Hello, everybody! It's Sunday morning and unless you are living in a cave (which may be a great place to be), you know that things …
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It's Sunday morning and I didn't have to run (thanks Coach), so what better time to write a post? Daylight savings robbed us of an hour, but I went to bed pretty early to prepare for that. 🙂 This extra rest day was definitely earned, since I busted out a 20 miler yesterday. I was …
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