I learned a big lesson from this race. Without support, you cannot succeed. You may have read about my blister. Or maybe you saw my post about my flu-turned-cough? Ya. One of those turned out to affect me a whole lot more than expected. Had I not started the race with a group of teammates, … Continue reading Oakland Running Festival – Race Report
Tag: half marathon
This week in training: January 24 – 30
January 24 - 30: Well, a new job is hard work I'm thrilled to have started a new job this week! It's been a little crazy, especially considering that I am also moving on Wednesday of next week. Sunday, January 31 Long run, 6 miles (check, most excellent) // Monday, February 1 Master's swim in the morning (we'll see how this goes) … Continue reading This week in training: January 24 – 30
This week in training: January 24 – 30
January 24 - 30: Let's make some moves First day back to Master's practices? Check. New (huge) opportunity tomorrow? Double check. Let's make this happen. Sunday, January 24 Long run, 5 miles // Monday, January 25 Master's swim in the morning // Tuesday, January 26 Pace run, 4 miles - looking for a 9:45 min/mile pace // Wednesday, January 27 Short run, 2 miles - love having … Continue reading This week in training: January 24 – 30
This week in training: January 17 – 23
January 17 - 23: What's happening? Sorry sorry sorry sorry!! My best friend was in town this weekend so I was a little all over the place. Two days late...grr. I'm the worst. Sunday, January 17 Long run, 4 miles // Monday, January 18 Long run, 4 miles + Streeeetccchhhh and recover after a friend weekend // Tuesday, January 19 Rest day … Continue reading This week in training: January 17 – 23
This week in training: January 10 – 16
January 10 - 16: What's happening? Ok, new week! Lots going on in my little world, so I'm happy to have once again hit all my training days - though they may have been shuffled a bit. How was your week in training? Did you have any milestones? Any great runs / rides / swims? Sunday, … Continue reading This week in training: January 10 – 16
This week in training: January 3 – 9
January 3 - 9: Here's the plan. Let's think of this as a series. The goal is to share the training plan for the week every Sunday, with a recap of the previous week as well! I'm starting week two of the Hal Higdon Novice 1 Half Marathon program. Even though I've completed two half marathons (Oakland and … Continue reading This week in training: January 3 – 9