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Cross Training

I have a love-hate relationship with cross training. It is one of those things that I know I need more of, but struggle to find the motivation or time in my larger work-life-training schedule. For example, I have a training schedule this week that has me running every day. How do I fit in meaningfulContinue reading “Cross Training”

Happy New Year (I Love Intervals)

In this new year, I am going to try something new. Instead of taking you through my training week, I’m going to focus on one part of my training. Of course, I’ll throw in those most important extra bits (and pictures) for fun – but my intention is to stay a bit more focused inContinue reading “Happy New Year (I Love Intervals)”

Squats and Ah-Ha’s

This was a week of Ah-Ha moments, mixed with sore muscles and a surprising long run. I chose to use my first rest-day to go to the gym and do my new favorite Spin and Strength class. This ended up being far from a “rest.” Of course I knew that going in, but all theContinue reading “Squats and Ah-Ha’s”

Hills at Sunrise

It has been a while since I wrote my running chronicles, but I have been busy continuing to get into the groove of this running thing. Just after Thanksgiving, we did a Your Super detox – which was really just a veggie-based smoothie/salad 5-day meal plan. I didn’t run much that week, although I probablyContinue reading “Hills at Sunrise”

Picking up a Turkey and Trying a New Route

T and I decided to go for a 4.5-mile hike yesterday in the Tucson Mountain park – beautiful views and plenty of climbing. I figured it was like doing strength training at the gym with all those huge steps up! Today I took my first long run since the marathon. I am still a littleContinue reading “Picking up a Turkey and Trying a New Route”

Getting Back on the Road and up the Mountain

Just two days after the marathon, I had a minor foot procedure. I scheduled it purposefully for that day – I knew I would be still recovering from the race, letting myself have a break, and it wouldn’t interfere with my training. I was still hobbling around on Monday and convinced that it would takeContinue reading “Getting Back on the Road and up the Mountain”

It Starts With A Marathon Down Mount Lemmon

Yesterday I plunged right into my training regimen for the Dopey Challenge in 2020. You’d think that would have started with my training for this marathon, but for me I was training for the marathon – the completion of the marathon feels like the start of something else. I chose the Revel Mt. Lemmon MarathonContinue reading “It Starts With A Marathon Down Mount Lemmon”

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton