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Running long distance for the first time may appear to be a challenging feat to conquer. But the benefits far outweigh the negative rumors that are sometimes associated with this lifelong activity. Whether you are an avid runner or you are looking to become one, following these few simple steps to make the love of this sport last a lifetime. Continue reading “3 Steps to Making Running Your Lifelong Friend – The JCC on the Palisades Feature Story About ME!”
I just needed a minute to take in all that went on the past 6 months of my life before I actually sat down and started writing this post. From major surgery, starting a blog, completing a marathon, and everything else that made this ride quite a challenge, I say a nice break was long overdue! Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Recap – Hop Aboard the Rollercoaster Ride”
Last week of marathon training!!! It is time to allow my body to rebuild enzymes, antioxidants, hormones, muscle tears and muscle glycogen with some good rest, proper nutrition and staying well hydrated. This also means less mileage! Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 14 – Chill Out… The Final Week is Here!!!”
During marathon training the final 3 weeks are just as important as the intense, vigorous training during the months prior. It is time to relax and let my body repair itself from all the damage I caused and rely on all my hard work leading up to this day. Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 13 – Taper Time oh-oh oh oh oh-oh-oh!”
The final weeks before the marathon are here and these days are just as important in the training program as the weeks prior. The choices I have made recently were not ideal and hopefully the damage I caused to my body will not affect my race. Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 12 – Golden Door International Film Festival and Haworth 5K”
When it comes to training sometimes an excellent way to gauge how you are progressing is by running a race. I found a great half marathon that works perfectly into my running plan and it just so happens that it is where I grew up. Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 11 – Dr. Braver Saves the Day at the Newport Liberty Half Marathon”
This was definitely a painful week and not the best time for any type of injury since I was doing my longest run. I am so grateful for the support and advice from my coach, teammates/friends, chiropractor and most importantly the strength from my husband which all made my 20 mile run a great success. Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 9 – Fix Me Please!”
2 months into my training and only 6 weeks to go until the big race! As the miles increase the likelihood of getting injured may rise. With the right recovery and proper diet, major setbacks can be avoided. Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 8 – No Pain, No Gain!”
This week’s training highlights included an exciting trail run on the evening of this month’s full moon, which turned out to be a bit more perilous than one would have imagined. Dark, challenging, exhilarating and now I can add dangerous to the equation. Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 3 – Dr. Mama to the Rescue”
The topic of the week is zzz… SLEEP. Yes, one of the many things necessary to allow your body to recover, but are you getting enough? If you live in an area like I do where there is too much to do and not enough time in the day to do it, sometimes sleep falls to the wayside. Or maybe there are too many exciting events to attend all in one week… like a Coldplay Concert perhaps? Continue reading “Steamtown Marathon Training 2016: Week 2 – Coldplay Concert”