Today’s run objective: run an easy 4.5 miles. Definition of easy: 45 – 60 seconds slower than my half marathon goal race pace. Number translation: 9:30-9:45 minute mile pace. This run was going to be hard. My legs were feeling fresh from a rest day. I was ready to run. Go slow, go slow, goContinue reading “Starting the Year off with Balance”
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Reaching for Richmond
When I trained for my first official race in 2009, I was intimidated by the distance. I didn’t care about time or pace, I just wanted to run the miles. I was timid. I was cautious. I had a lot of doubt. Because these feelings played a big role in my training, I guarded myself.Continue reading “Reaching for Richmond”
Wicked 10k 2013 Race Report
There is a reason this is my favorite weekend of the year. It brings together everything I love: family, running, and celebration. This year was a little different. My husband was in Belgium. It was a scramble to figure out which kid went where so I could run and Cole could get to his one mileContinue reading “Wicked 10k 2013 Race Report”
Shine on.
Where to begin? So much has occurred in my absence on my blog, I don’t know where to start. Marathon – I decided to drop back to the half marathon because my body wasn’t responding well to the miles. Nothing felt right. My head and heart weren’t committed to the training. I came home andContinue reading “Shine on.”
Race Day Thoughts – Crawlin Crab Half Marathon
On Sunday, I will be running the Crawlin Crab Half Marathon. It’s been a while since I’ve raced. A lot has happened since I ran the Country Music Half Marathon back in April. I’ve spent majority of the summer injured. I’ve been working with my running coach. I’ve been getting stronger and faster. While training hasContinue reading “Race Day Thoughts – Crawlin Crab Half Marathon”
Kristy Maute 