Yesterday, I had the opportunity to run the Marine Corps Marathon. The People's marathon. The marathon that runs through my city, that I have spectated and supported for years. During a marathon, you learn what you're made of.... When I signed up to run the 39th MCM in Feburary with Washington Humane Society, I did…
A few months ago, I decided to sign up for the Navy/Air Force Half. This was my first half marathon since the RnR DC half back in March. Since I am deep into marathon training, this was a good way…
Two years ago, in 2012, I discovered that there was a blogging conference called fitbloggin. I discovered it as it was going on and totally missed out. In 2013, fitbloggin was held in Portland and I just couldn't swing the…
If you have been following my blog for a while, then you know that I love Ragnar Races and have been kind of sidelined by what happened at Cherry Blossom 10 miler, when I busted my achilles like a idiot...…
I want to share with you some things that I was reminded of recently. I picked my coach, Abby, for several reasons. They were all factors in what made me finally decide to go with her and absolutely none of…
After the Cherry Blossom race last weekend, I knew something had happened at mile 8 that was no good, but I thought it was just an ache or pain that I could get rid of quickly.... UGH! I was super…
I feel like I have been doing nothing but race recaps lately. But don't worry that is going to change in the next week or so and I will keep this brief! Not as in-depth as the last few recaps.…
So Friday night, I laid out my flat becca and got prepped and ready to pass out at o-dark-early o'clock. My husband knew I was getting up at the buttcrack of dawn to head downtown to the start line. He…
At the start of the Reston 10 miler on March 2, it was pretty chilly and I was a little nervous. Gail and I had a goal of keeping all miles under 11 mins per mile. I know I have…
AND I PASSSSSSSEDDDDDDD!!!! I am officially a registered RRCA certified coach! So allow me to leave you with a few thoughts on this Thursday... > The Navy-Air Force 5 miler/Half-marathon registration is now open! I will (most likely) register for…