Kristy

Wrapping up Marathon Training

Just like that, marathon training has come to an end. For twenty weeks I’ve been training for this race. For two and half years I’ve been dreaming about crossing the finish line with 26.2 miles behind me. And now it is just about over. I’m feeling sad about this chapter of my life coming toContinue reading “Wrapping up Marathon Training”

Babble

There is a lot of babbling going on in our house lately. Marathon Babble: With only 10 days and a wake up until my race, my brain can’t think much further than running. Baby Babble: Chet’s talking up a storm. He’s saying more than just mama and ball. Ball actually has a “L” sound atContinue reading “Babble”

Tapering

This weekend’s run included 12 miles of tapering. I’m in disbelief that I’ve made it this far. I knew I could. I knew I wanted it. Actually arriving at this place, these last few weeks of preparation for the marathon, feels surreal. Getting injured during my first attempt in 2011 has made this race meanContinue reading “Tapering”

Circles

The yoga studio was full. Yoga mat after yoga mat were lined up down each side of the room. We all sat facing each other. I was tucked neatly into the back corner quietly waiting for class to start. Just before the door was pulled shut, one more student came into the room. She unrolledContinue reading “Circles”

Should I?

As I called it quits at mile 17 in my planned 20+ mile route yesterday, I had a blog post written in my head. The story started as I walked out the door to attempt my last long run for this season of marathon training and it ended in defeat as I got a ride home.Continue reading “Should I?”