On Sunday I completed the last long run of my training with 12 miles. I definitely am feeling really good so far and a lot more confident that I was for my first half. During my last set of training my longest distance was 10.5 miles and I did absolutely no speed work. This set … More It’s Taper Time!
My initial 2014 race goal was to complete a half marathon. In the course to completing that goal I learned some tips to better assist me in my training moving forward. Speed Workouts. Speed workouts, or fartleks, are the one thing I did not incorporate in my last training. I was so focused on gaining … More Let’s Talk Training Thursday: Lesson’s Learned
We’ve all been there where we had those “bad runs” or are defeated by our level of performance in an endurance event. Cassandra, Montana, Julie, Bethany and I are here today to talk about our training and race woes and how we inspire ourselves when we’re feeling fatigued and overwhelmed; when the weather’s bad and … More Let’s Talk Training Thursday: Training and Race Woes
This past weekend I was able to attend a conference from the comfort of my own home. The inaugural Blog Well Summit is a virtual conference for healthy living and wellness bloggers. This summit covered topics regarding Blog Design, Development & Branding. It was an intriguing concept as the conference covered one blogging topic in … More Blog Well Summit Recap
I can’t believe it, I am a little more than halfway through this training cycle. This training has gone a lot differently than my first one. When I was training for my first half, it was all about getting the distance down. With this training, it all about running for the minutes not the miles … More 10 Weeks down, 9 more to go!
It’s Thursday! Yes, that does mean it is one more day away from Friday, but it’s time to talk training! This week Cassandra, Montana, Julie, Bethany and I are talking about our favorite gear and gadgets when it comes to a triathlon, running, mudders or a combo of all the endurance events you do. My … More Let’s Talk Training Thursday: Favorite Gear and Gadgets
It’s time for another edition of “Let’s Talk Training Thursday,” I am back with my co-hosts Pretty Lil Mudder, Powered By Bling, Half Marathon Mama, and Girl on the Move! and this week we are talking about racecation tips! Now, some of you non-runners may be asking, what is a racecation? Well, here is your … More Let’s Talk Training Thursday: Racecation Tips
Run for the Fallen – Tampa is an annual event presented by the Tampa Area Marine Parents Association (T.A.M.P.A) to honor all the of the fallen Floridian servicemen and women. The run is a free, non-timed event to community and is held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa. The association’s ultimate goal is to … More Race Recap: Run for the Fallen – Tampa
This past Thursday I was informed that the Women’s Running Series had to postpone all future scheduled race until further notice, including the St. Petersburg Half Marathon and 5K. I first received the notice on the Best Damn Race’s Facebook page, believing there may have been a mistake and there was another Women’s race scheduled … More Women’s Running Series Race Postponed
I am back for another edition of “Let’s Talk Training Thursday,” along with my co-hosts Pretty Lil Mudder, Powered By Bling, Half Marathon Mama, and Girl on the Move! This week we are talking about training essentials! Over the last year, I’ve learned a lot about myself through running and some of the essential running … More Let’s Talk Training Thursday: Training Essentials