This week has taken its toll on me. I’m tired. Recovery from the half-marathon last Sunday was a lot harder than I expected. That race took everything out of me. Adding to my exhaustion were/are: School started. Hello 3rd grade! How did we get here? I’m still adjusting to Christian’s new job and having toContinue reading “Recovering”
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Rock n Roll Half-Marathon 2012 – Race Report
Every race has a story of its own. This is perhaps why I love running, why I love racing. Until you get to that day, you never know what to expect. You can prepare. You plan for the best. But it’s not until you show up, at the start line, and you begin to run,Continue reading “Rock n Roll Half-Marathon 2012 – Race Report”
Run Strong
oh the week before a race…….. I’m excited. Anxious. Impatient. Optimistic. Freaking out (only a little). Constantly checking weather reports (like I can control it). Can’t stop talking about it. Running is about the only thing my brain can focus on this week. It feels like it has been a long time since I’ve beenContinue reading “Run Strong”
Running Free
Seven days until race day. I’m smack in the middle of a two-week taper, and I’m feeling strong. I’m feeling healthy. I’m feeling ready. Every time I think about it, I get excited. Race day is right around the corner. Training for this half marathon began weeks ago. June 11th to be exact. When IContinue reading “Running Free”
Flying Solo
I earned my wings today. And my reward is two weeks of tapering until the Rock n Roll Half Marathon. Scheduling didn’t allow me to run with my running buddy this weekend. I was on my own for this long run – a first for this training cycle. Twelve independent miles. No music (I quitContinue reading “Flying Solo”
Kristy Maute 