Goodbye Survival Mode

Running a marathon and settling back into life after a marathon has allowed me to really focus on where I want to go with my life. Yes. It is just running, but if you run, you probably already understand that is so much more than covering miles with running shoes on your feet. A high schoolContinue reading “Goodbye Survival Mode”

Marathon Snapshot

If you’re a visual person, you want to see things on paper. I like numbers. I like charts. I like statistics. I like pretty pictures to go along with them. Here is a visual of my race – the map, stats, and each mile pace. On paper (or computer screen), it’s easy to see whereContinue reading “Marathon Snapshot”

Shamrock Marathon 2013 – A Race Report filled with Rambles and Lessons Learned

Similar to all big things in life, my brain is all over the place about my marathon. This blog is going to be all over the place too. It will be a bit of a reflection, a bit of a narrative, and a bit of the lessons I learned. Lining up for the race, itContinue reading “Shamrock Marathon 2013 – A Race Report filled with Rambles and Lessons Learned”

Digesting this thing called a Marathon

I don’t know where to begin. I’m not even sure what to say. I’m still digesting my marathon. Until I wrap my head around it, here are a few photos and the only thoughts I’m having right now. While out on the course, I had the hardest time believing it was actually race day. ForContinue reading “Digesting this thing called a Marathon”