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
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!
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
I am honored to have been asked to be apart of a linkup titled “Let’s Talk Training Thursdays,” with co-hosts Pretty Lil Mudder, Powered By Bling, Half Marathon Mama, and Girl on the Move! A new topic will be posted every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The topic of discussion this week is … More Let’s Talk Training Thursdays: Favorite Workouts
Training is back in full motion for this girl and a pretty packed race season (what can I say, I’ve been bitten by the running bug!) I’ve had time to reflect on my round of training for my first half and noted somethings I could have done to become a stronger, better runner. Core training. … More The training continues…
I recently felt some pain in my right hip after my Gasparilla race. I took two days off to rest and then went out for an evening 3 mile run, which I did not finish. Frustrated and concerned I called my sister who advise that I take another day or two off and book a … More Farewell my beloved Ride 5.
This past weekend I had the honor to participate in the Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend. GDC carries out the mission of the GDC Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for charitable youth organizations and running programs in the area. Since it’s inception in 1978, over $3.9 million has been donated to the … More Race Recap: Gasparilla Distance Classic