I’d been gunning to go for the sub-3 hour marathon again ever since my race the year prior where I finished 3:00:28. After skipping the spring season with a knee injury, I was back again a year later attempting the distance and primed and ready! As far as marathon build-ups Read more…
Here’s a race recap of my first BQ attempt from my point of view from start to finish. Pre-race I got to the race only about 45 minutes before showtime although I’d been up for a while going through my usual fueling strategy at the hotel: Shot of beet juice Read more…
Last week I went to the doctor for this odd foot pain I’d been having. I expected it to be nothing (and it was), but when I go to the doctor, I like to get my money’s worth! I had always wanted to get my iron levels tested after hearing Read more…
“Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work, the onlookers should laugh at him.” – Luke 14:28-29 I’ve always Read more…
3/7/2018 – The winter has not been kind to my running goals. After suffering a setback in December, I’ve been itching like crazy to get back on course with my training. Getting consistent mileage in LAST winter was monumental in preparing me for a successful spring, so I was really Read more…
UPDATE: January 13, 2018 – I can run again!!! After a thorough exam which resulted in no pain, my doctor gave me the green light to get back to running, or should I say jogging. He made it pretty clear to keep the pace slow and the duration short as Read more…
Ever since I got back into racing this past year, I’ve wanted to test my limits. The sub-3 hour marathon barrier has always interested me. It sounds cool to say that your marathon time begins with the same digit as the world record! A GOOD SPRING I evaluated my fitness Read more…