First things first... if you didn't see the kick butt raffle FULL of running goodies I posted last night, CHECK IT OUT NOW!! I am so THRILLED to announce that since I posted last night, we've had $100 in donations already!! THANK YOU THANK YOU for your support everyone! Keep spreading the word!(now on with the blog post...)4 more days in 2009.This year, I raced:2 full marathons2 half Continue reading →
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
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How to Race Ultramarathons with your Significant Other
Before I met my husband, I vowed to find a partner who was also an endurance athlete. For no other reason than simply to be in a relationship with someone who didn't question early Saturday morning long runs, my need for at least a half a dozen pairs of running shoes, and understood exactly why a … [Read More...]
Training for an Ultramarathon? You Still Need Speedwork.
Speed. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, the road running world seemingly revolves around how fast you can run. Tell someone you ran a marathon, they'll ask you how long it took. Sign on to any running forum, and people will be discussing PR's (personal records) mile splits, … [Read More...]
Have You Tried Turning it Off and On Again?
I'm not entirely sure if I believe in fate, or if I believe that humans simply put a lot of faith and thought into things that should be chalked up to pure coincidence. Either way, my Garmin died a few days after my last race, and until today, I haven't been able to turn it back on. Confession: … [Read More...]