Today, Coach Bennett asked us to remember back to when 2K was the longest you could run or when 5 miles was perceived as a long run. He wanted us to remember that we've come far from where we started, and we did it ourselves. I always remind people that I haven't always been a runner. Not because I want the kudos for all my hard work and discipline ;) but because I think people forget that running is one of the few sports out there where you can just pick it up. My brother an

The one thing I've always struggled with is other people's perception of my running. I was talking to these guys on the train, and they asked about my pace. I said I typically run around 10-minute miles. They said "nice" and when I returned the question, they informed me about their incredible 7-minute pace. After giving them the appropriate accolades, I quickly added how I can run both a 3 mile and a 13 miler at a 10-minute pace. A little defensive and unnecessary don't ya t

This post is about a month late - been sitting in my drafts. I stopped my long run short on Saturday (Run #51). Not one of my prouder moments, but a moment I've thought about and have accepted. I didn't stop because I physically couldn't run anymore, which to me, makes it a little better. At least I know my legs can still cover the distance. I stopped because I was incredibly nauseous. I don't know if I didn't eat or drink enough, but it was not going well. I was clocking all

I had some of my best recovery runs this week, but I also had my hardest long run. I did a 65-minute recovery run on Monday, and it was...

I just haven't been able to motivate myself to write these blogs, but I'm going to try today. Unfortunately, I'm not totally in the mood...

Sometimes, going on a run just comes easy to me. Like that long run on Friday a couple weeks back, that just happened. Sometimes after...

Over the past couple weeks, I've been kicking myself for not signing up for the BMW Marathon Series sooner, as it is now sold out. So,...