It’s been about a month since I finished my second half marathon, so I thought I may as well do a little recap. Truthfully I don’t have any words of wisdom like I thought I would. Just some thoughts.
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Did You Know Link-Up #16: Fueling for Races
Let’s dig into proper fueling for races since this topic is on my mind (my half-marathon is in two days!!) and it’s Did You Know Friday!
Leprechaun Chase 10K Race 2015
I had the privilege of racing with sister Courtney at her first ever 10K race: The Nebraska Leprechaun Chase 10K. It’s a super fun race, but definitely not for those of us who don’t train very well.
5 Things I am Thankful For
There are so many things to be thankful for but these are 5 of them.
Race Day Pressure
So you sign up for this race. It might be an easy/fun distance, but likely it is something you need to train for. It’s okay though, because you are so. excited!! You are going to kick this race’s butt!! So you map out this plan. The perfect plan. You visualize yourself running these graceful miles…
Justin’s Nut Butter Raffle + Half Marathon Training Update
A couple of weeks ago I did a whole long, heart-felt post enlisting help to support Girls on the Run, a wonderful organization who’s mission is: “to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” Well, I got a few thumbs-ups, but no gravy. Since…
Monday Moves 7-29-13 Another Race?? Help!
I wanted to reveal to you that I am crazy. (You knew that? Drat.) I signed up for my third race in October. I will attempting to run the following that month:Color Me Rad 5K in Des Moines Des Moines Half Marathon (no, I don’t live in DM but it is half-way between my new home…
13.1 Tips for Your First Half-Marathon
Hello Friends! I’ve been really struggling with how to recap this run. I felt a mixture of pride, surprise and gratefulness upon crossing the finishing line. I was astonished at how well I did for my first race and really don’t think I even deserve to have done as well as I did with…
{MIMM #17} Whirlwind
Hello Friends! Not only did I survive this crazy busy weekend…I survived running 13.1 miles in the chilly 40 degree weather. Yes, it is May, but it felt more like a frigid February. That’s the midwest for ya though! For example, last Sunday I ran 10 miles in 70 degree weather and got a little…
{MIMM #12} Leprechaun Race Confessions
I had a fun time running the Leprechaun race [leprechaun chase] in Nebraska in 2013! Here are some confessions!
