Most people would take some down time and reflect on the race season they have just completed after running an epic race such as the Boston Marathon… and I would completely agree that is the correct method to take. But as humans we are greedy individuals. So after taking some down time post Boston I … More Post Boston… Now what?
…I saw Liza Howard at the finish line whom I had met the previous year at the Ottawa marathon where she just best me. This year she got across the line quicker but with the adjustment of actual time I came out on top. And to my surprise I got my B goal in a … More Race in Review: Boston Marathon… The fairy tale ending
Needless to say I did not sleep well the night before… But I never expect to so it did not phase me. I was up at 4:45am. Made my breakfast and got ready to get outside and face the elements. I met up with fellow SPR angel Sarah Elliott to load on to the buses. … More Race in Review: The BOSTON MARATHON! April 20, 2015
I split this blog into three parts pre race, the race and post race. Once I started writing I just kept going! Hope you enjoy! I am not really sure where to begin when writing this post. Even though it is three days post race I am still somewhat in shock as to all the … More Race in Review: The lead up to Boston
I know some people love taper week… Personally I hate it! Although this training cycle was the first time when I could tell my body needed it. As I mentioned in my last post I had strained my vastus medialis muscle and it took me out for a few days which in the end was … More Taper week: my least favourite week of the training cycle
As I sit here looking out the window on this beautiful spring day (finally) I am left with the argument in my head as to run or not to run. It is after all taper week and rest is the most important thing this week but it always amazes me the amount my brain wants … More Road2BOSTON: Training Log 5
Another day, another race done. This one was tough to get into race mode as I am just coming down from some pretty intense and tiring marathon training. This past week I have had some soreness and due to my approaching goal race I feel as though I am being hypersensitive to any sign of … More Race in Review: Harry’s Spring Run Off Toronto Apr 4, 2015
The second half of March was a tough couple of weeks of high mileage and intense speed workouts. All things that I love, but it definitely takes a toll on the body and mind. It has been 8 weeks now over 100 km and three of those being over 120km. This is more then I … More Road2Boston: Training log 4
I cannot believe chilly half marathon was already two weeks ago. And that it is only FIVE WEEKS until the Boston Marathon! Training has continued to go well. I took a few easy days the week after chilly. I did not do any hard running until Thursday which was a timed tempo 3x 10 minutes … More Road2Boston: Training Log 3
I have never done the chilly half marathon before even though I have heard many people speak of it. There is a reason for that; I do not like racing in the cold so when I looked at the race schedule and realized it was really my only option I was less than pleased to … More Race Review: Chilly Half Marathon Mar 1, 2015
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