How much data do you collect, record, or analyze when it comes to your athletic performance? I’ve thought about that over the years as the different forms of technology I use during runs have evolved. I started with a Timex wristwatch where I had to map out routes then calculate pace later, eventually got aContinue reading “To Strava or Not to Strava?”
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Runyan WOD: CrossFit (or Run) to Remember
Army 1LT Michael Runyan was killed in action in Muqdadiyah, Iraq on 21 July 2010 while his convoy was on patrol. He was 24 years old and an Infantry Platoon Leader. I would need to write a book to truly do him justice—which may happen one day if I can gather the courage. For now,Continue reading “Runyan WOD: CrossFit (or Run) to Remember”
A Surprise Surgery and Unexpected Training Setback
Two years in a row toward the end of August I have had training derailed by a freak non-running issue. Last year it was the softball collision at home plate that sent me to a running retreat unable to run, and this year it was a surprise laparoscopic surgery. I share this blog post notContinue reading “A Surprise Surgery and Unexpected Training Setback”
Running with my Dog
Guest post by my husband, Jeremy Gilbert. As far back as I can remember, I’ve had a dog in my life. And as I became a runner, there was a part of me that wanted to have a dog that I could take with me on runs. This is why Shaina and I decided toContinue reading “Running with my Dog”
Breaking 1:32 (Rehoboth Beach Half Marathon)
Only three weeks after the fact, I have time to sit down and write about my recent half marathon in Rehoboth Beach. That may have worked out well because my time was adjusted a few days ago, due to an error with the timing mat, and I’ll tell you guys a little later how thatContinue reading “Breaking 1:32 (Rehoboth Beach Half Marathon)”
Running into a head on collision
Terrible Timing AND Base Running I am about to go to a running and writing retreat called Wilder in Oregon over the weekend – one that I am super pumped about, had to apply to get in (twice because I was rejected the first year), and is led by Lauren Fleshman – and I CAN’TContinue reading “Running into a head on collision”
Quest for a sub-20:00 5k (again)
I wrote a post back in May about my plans to change focus from long distance to the 5k. Using a Runner’s World 5k training plan, I planned three attempts to achieve a sub-20:00 5k. This is something I have done a few times before, I have a 19:01 5k PR (on a VERY flatContinue reading “Quest for a sub-20:00 5k (again)”
Rock’n’Roll DC Half-Marathon 2017 Recap and Review
Recap I signed up for the Rock’N’Roll DC Half Marathon in September because I have always wanted to do an R’n’R race. AND as part of an attempt to create a reunion weekend for all of the ladies I served with in Germany and ran the Prague Marathon with in 2014. Ultimately, we managedContinue reading “Rock’n’Roll DC Half-Marathon 2017 Recap and Review”
Philadelphia Race Weekend: Rothman Institute 8k
This week’s race, the Rothman Institute 8k, was a lesson in asking too much of my body and it, in turn, telling me to f**k off. Mind and body were not one for this race. That sounds like a really negative introduction, but running is not all rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes it is very realContinue reading “Philadelphia Race Weekend: Rothman Institute 8k”
Chicago Marathon 2016 (3:26:03)
Running the Chicago Marathon was on my bucket list, along with the other World Major Marathons. Now I have two down and four to go! When my husband and I ran the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon back in March the goal was for me to qualify for Boston. Well I did, and apparently we also ranContinue reading “Chicago Marathon 2016 (3:26:03)”
