Race Week: Boston Marathon Goals and Race Plan
I've put together my race goals. I always set a few goals for myself for a race so I don't walk away completely disappointed if I don't get my A goal. After such an awesome training cycle, I'd be lying if I said that I will not be super upset if I don't hit my A goal.
Week 3 & 2 - Boston Marathon Training + Taper
My goal for the coming week is to focus on hydration and getting it in each day. I know that the small things I do throughout this week leading up to my race will make a huge difference on race day.
Week 4 - Boston Marathon Training
This week was good. After 2 really tough long runs a few weeks ago, I nailed my long run this past weekend.
Week 7, 6, 5 - Boston Marathon Training
The last few weeks were some of my toughest. Work's been busy, mileage has been hard both in volume and intensity of workouts, and I've really fallen out of my diligent recovery routine. I'm still feeling pretty good and am positive this has been one of my best training cycles yet, so there's definitely some positives coming out of that grittiness.
How I Fuel - What My Daily Meals Look Like
I've received a few inquiries on how I fuel during the week before my runs and before my weekly long run. I've become a creature of habit since I've figured out what works for me, so most days look the same. Just like in training, consistency and good habits are key in nutrition to ensure you are properly fueled and to help avoid GI issues.
Race on the Base 10K Race Recap - A New PR!
I'm really happy with how this race went and feel like it was a great indicator of how my training has progressed so far. I'm feeling confident and strong with only 7 weeks left until Boston!
Week 9 & 8 - Boston Marathon Training
The last 2 weeks have flown by. I'm at the point in training where I'm pretty exhausted and the only thing that matters more than getting my daily dose of peanut butter is sleeping. A lot.
What to Look for in a Run Coach + Why to Get One
I thought this was an appropriate post to write as I begin coaching more athletes with various running experience and goals. I want to share what is important to look for in any coach that you choose and why it might be time to consider one in your running career.
Week 10 - Boston Marathon Training
I'm at the point in marathon training where things get pretty tough and weeks start to fly by really fast. The mileage is high, the workouts are intense, and I have a love/hate relationship with all of it!
Week 11 - Boston Marathon Training
Damn this week hit hard. Not because the training was particularly difficult, but because I got sick. The toughest thing during a training cycle besides dealing with an injury is getting sick.
Week 12 - Boston Marathon Training
So Cal weather is so weird. We were just experiencing nonstop rain and wind, but the weather just did a total 180 and its warm and dry. My allergies are really annoyed at the moment.
How To Do Strides + Why They're Important
Strides are a great way to increase leg turnover and improve your running form, which in turn makes you a faster and more efficient runner. When I was first introduced to strides, it took me a while to get the hang of them and understand their purpose.
