A little bit of me – Page 51

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?”

Marathon Dreaming through the Funk

The only running that took place this weekend in our house was from the couch to the bathroom. It was a not a good weekend in our household. Friday morning I woke up feeling weird. It felt like morning sickness. I couldn’t tell if I was starving or ready to throw up. Before I gotContinue reading “Marathon Dreaming through the Funk”

Lighter

This weekend I ran a half marathon from my front door. This run was everything I need it to be. It was fast (for me). It was easy (relatively speaking). It was fun. It felt good. It was refreshing. It was joyous. It was one of those really good runs you wish you could repeatContinue reading “Lighter”