Category Archives: Marathon
← Older postsFebruary Wrap-Up & March Goals
February 28, 2013And just like that, February is over and we are onto to March. I had 7 lofty goals for my Fitness February but I am sad to say that I didn’t achieve all of them. L ended up getting the … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Races, Random, Running, UncategorizedTagged marathon, nj marathon, nyc half marathon, races, run, running, training
Zapped Race Enthusiasm
February 19, 2013I think NYCM 2012 zapped my race enthusiasm. Well, I don’t think, I know. Gahhh NYCM 2012! Right after Lucas was born (like 5 minutes), I asked the doctor when I can start running again because I had NYCM to … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, NYC, Random, Running, UncategorizedTagged enthusiasm, motivation, NYC Marathon, nycm 2012, run, running
2012 Running Recap & 2013 Running Goals
January 5, 20132012 was the year of the post-baby running comeback and I managed to run 763 miles in 6 months. I ran 17 races including 5 half marathons & 1 25k. In September 2012, I ran a personal worst at … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Races, Running, UncategorizedTagged 2012, 2013, goals, marathon, races, run, running
A Resolution
December 20, 2012The week of and the week following what would have been NYC Marathon week, I was obsessed with the “what ifs”. What if they don’t give us a refund? What if they only allow runners to run next year’s … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, NYC, RunningTagged marathon, NYC Marathon, NYRR, resolution, run, running
A Runner’s Confessions
November 29, 2012I have heard people refer to runners as a “weird bunch”. I have to admit that sometimes we are. We wake up really early to run 26.2 miles, we spend hours on Saturdays or Sundays running double-digits and we don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Medals, Races, Random, Running, UncategorizedTagged clothes, confessions, medals, runner, running, shoes
Moving On From NYCM 2012
November 4, 2012Thank you for all the warm wishes over this past week. Our power finally came back on Saturday afternoon and our house recovery could begin. Little man creates so much laundry and without power, that laundry really piles up! On … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, NYC, Random, Running, UncategorizedTagged half marathon, marathon, NYC Marathon 2012, random, run, running, training
It’s Marathon Week
October 29, 2012It’s finally here. The week that I’ve been thinking about since I hit the defer button on my 2011 marathon entry. The week that I’ve been training for since Mr. L was born. It’s finally NYC Marathon week! Marathon week … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Marathon, NYC, Running, UncategorizedTagged baby, marathon week, run, running, training
Here We Go Again????
October 26, 2012Last August our house flooded because of Hurricane Irene Last October we lost power for 4 days and missed Halloween due to a freak October snowstorm. This year, Hurricane Sandy threatens to cancel Halloween again, possibly flood our house and … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, NYC, Random, Running, UncategorizedTagged hurricane, NYC Marathon, random, run, running, storm, weather
3 Weeks To NYC Marathon
October 24, 201211 more days till NYC Marathon…just 11 more days. 11 days is nothing. 11 days ago I was dancing the night away at a friend’s wedding and gearing up for the Shades of Death Half Marathon. 11 days ago feels … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, NYC, Post Partum, RunningTagged marathon, marathon training, NYCM, run, running, training plan
Trying New Gear Out Before Race Day
October 18, 2012You can’t pick up a running magazine, read a running blog or talk to a running expert without them giving you the advice…”don’t try anything new on race day”. Well, I admit, I totally have. I’ve worn new running … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon, Races, Running, Sweat Pink, Tips, UncategorizedTagged marathon, marathon gear, race day outfit, run, running, sweatpink, tips ← Older posts
