I waited until this evening to write this update for many reasons. Other than being flat tired, if I had written it earlier I would have probably just said “Todays run was a big fat #FAIL!” Today was another first, my first 14 mile long run and finally crossing that half marathon point. Unfortunately many mistakes, some of which I’ve yet to identify yet, I’d actually like some help on some of them and some help planning from here. Read more

A nice end to the “rest” week. Never thought I’d be calling 4 mile runs resting but thats what it is. Woke up a little late, didn’t get out the door until just after 8:00 but I still tried not to rush myself, even took a minute to drink a cup of ice water since the sun woud be above the trees in many stretches. Read more

In Savannah, GA the word cool is a relative thing in the month of July, but outside of a run in the rain a few weeks back, this morning was the coolest run all month, it was also mentally cleansing. It was only 4 miles but Tuesday’s 4 miler wasn’t the greatest so I was a little concerned last night as to how I’d feel this morning. But I woke early enough to not feel rushed, took my time getting ready, even had half a cup of ice water before stepping outside to let my phone sync up to the satellites before heading out. Read more

First run back home and boy am I glad this is my pullback week. Through my base building phase I ran three weeks that built mileage each week, then week four was a “rest” or pullback week where I cut way back on mileage and intensity. But now the pullback weeks aren’t always on week four, don’t ask me why, I didn’t write the plan, but I’m sure glad it was week three this time around. Those bad thoughts are starting to creep back in of “am I ready to start a marathon plan?” I only ran a few 5ks last year so I only seriously started training for a marathon in January. My base plan was supposed to get me from 3milers to able to run 10 miles, which it did even with a little time off for an injury. So now I’m wondering if I’m ready, if I have enough miles in my legs to handle this massive ramp up that I just started. Honestly I’m not sure at this point. Read more

Sadly, today was my last run in Disney until October when I’ll run my 1st half marathon. Oh, I’ll have run more than 13.1 miles at a time by then, but not in an “event,” so as long as I stay healthy and injury free, the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon, which is at night, should be a breeze. Read more

Today’s run will stand out for two reasons. The main was is that we stayed out til 2:00AM at Magic Kingdom this morning and weren’t in bed til 2:45ish so I got up a little later than usual, not a lot so I’m probably going to burn out quicker this evening, but a little later. This cause me to be a little slow getting out the door and I ended up on twitter talking to two friends and next thing I knew it was another hour later so I didn’t even get outside until after 9:30 and paid dearly in sweat droplets. Read more

I’ve actually been looking forward to today’s run, especially after the 12 miler Sunday, I only needed 6 today. It wasn’t too long ago I thought 6 miles was forever but it’s almost a “short” run any more except my Saturday 4 mile runs, maybe we’ll call 6 “maintenance.” Read more

I’ve been worried about this run for a while now, I mean, I’ve done  two 10 milers and all but there’s just something about 12 that has been a hangup in my head, I don’t know why. Part of it may have been my bad experience last Sunday on the 10 mile run at Rails to Trails. Another thing that’s been worrying me was WHERE to run since I wouldn’t be at home, but in Disney for our 8 night trip. Read more

Last run of the week, last run at home for a while. We left today for an 8 day working trip in Disney but I still needed to get my 4 mile run in so I got up and headed out the door before anyone else was up with hopes of cooler temps after the rain we had all Friday afternoon and evening. What I didn’t expect was to walk out into a light sprinkle. Read more

So how would today turn out, I was curious to find out. With only a 6 mile run I was happy either way but was a little upset at how late I stayed up last night. I did wake up early though, catch 22 in that I had time to grab a bite but wasn’t as rested as I probably should have. I didn’t bother with the bottle since it was only 6 miles so I grabbed a cup of ice water and downed it over the period of getting dressed and ready. Read more