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It’s time for the final post in my 2017 half marathon journey – the race recap! () It’s hard to believe that almost a week has gone by since the 2017 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon (in which I ran my second Half Marathon). Life has been super busy ever since the weekend of the race … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Race Recap”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh on SUNDAY! () If I had a penny for every time I’ve squealed that “It’s Marathon Week”, I’d be a rich woman. You guys. It’s Marathon Week (squeal!). This journey has been a good … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 10”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () Well, here it goes! Tapering is upon us. I’ve slowed down in impact and duration and am trying not to scream every morning that it’s X days … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 9”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () You guys. This week has been a true test. I got the sickness and simply couldn’t deal. Like sat on my bed and cried until I fell asleep … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 8”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () When you have a goal in mind…big things happen. And when you have God on your side? Those things are even bigger. This week wasn’t my fastest … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 7”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () Whoa, buddy. This has been a week. It’s probably the most emotional week yet in terms of beating myself up for timing. Perspective, I need to keep … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 6”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () You guys. I had all the things to write last Friday, but my husband had different plans for us that evening. (If you haven’t read about my surprise, … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Parts 4 and 5”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () Anyone else still feeling the effect of Daylight Saving Time? Truth be told, I cruised into work on Monday because yinz’all were sleeping in, but by Thursday I … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 3”
() This list of half marathon training essentials comes to you from someone who grew up walking the Presidential Physical Fitness Test mile and turned into a running junkie. While I’ve been running for five years with a Half Marathon medal hanging in my house, I’m no expert but want to share as I go. … Continue reading “Half Marathon Training Essentials”
Follow along with me as I share my half marathon journey – I’ll be running my second half in Pittsburgh this May – with weekly updates. () On the training front, this week was sort of quiet. I didn’t make any huge leaps and bounds on my time, I didn’t feel disappointed. I did, … Continue reading “My Half Marathon Journey: Part 2”