Category Archives: marathon training
Some other beginning’s end
It totally feels like the beginnings of spring outside and not the middle of winter – I’m not complaining from a running perspective, but this whole global warming thing is starting to worry me… BUT, focusing on the positive! 39 … Continue reading
Posted in marathon training, Nutrition, Ponderings, Running
Tagged dahlicious lassi, long runs, nutrition, NYU Dietetic Internship, public relations
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The week & spring marathon plans
Hope everyone had a great long weekend! This morning we were expecting freezing rain in the NYC area, so I swapped my run and swim plan around to avoid any slips or falls. I’m down with running in the rain, … Continue reading
Posted in marathon training, Ponderings, Running
Tagged buffalo marathon, marathons, weekly recap
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On Fueling our Runs
A few weeks ago I had my first test of the semester (guhhhh), and it was appropriately on anything and everything carbohydrates, including metabolism and use during physical activities like running. Since I’ve brushed up on the details of carbohydrate fueling … Continue reading
Posted in marathon training, Nutrition, Running
Tagged carbohydrates, marathon fueling, post-run fueling, pre-run fueling
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To Run, or Not to Run
It’s Saturday, which would usually indicate my long run day, but since I’m still confined to the gym, the spin bike and elliptical had to suffice once again. 60 minutes spinning 30 minutes elliptical Core work, stretching and PT Meh. … Continue reading
Cross Training and Sweet Potatoes
Thank you so much for your ideas on nutrition-related posts! Stay tuned for posts on iron, my thoughts on meal frequency and cleanses and a daily recap of my eats this week. Achilles update (I know, you’re all dying to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog posts, marathon training, Recipes
Tagged Cross Training, injuries, sweet potato fries, Sweet Potatoes
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And So It Begins
I knew this little winter break would come to an end soon, but it still managed to sneak up on me. So much so that I forgot to buy a new notebook for my classes, which started Monday. Doh! I’ve … Continue reading
NYRR Manhattan Half Marathon Recap (and crepes!)
Saturday morning was a perfect time to stay in a nice warm bed, drink some hot coffee and peruse the Times with a blanket and multiple layers of warm clothing. Because it was 14 degrees out with a windchill of … Continue reading
Posted in Blog posts, marathon training, Race reports
Tagged long runs, NYRR Manhattan Half Marathon, Yorkville Creperie
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Staying Motivated
I honestly and truly can’t believe this was technically a short week, with the holiday on Monday. Has it dragged and dragged for you? The gloomy weather definitely hasn’t helped matters, and it’s even been difficult for me, crazy morning … Continue reading
Posted in Blog posts, marathon training, Ponderings
Tagged daily recap, motivation, running
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Pacing and Potlucks
Thanks for the sweet, thoughtful comments on my last post! I’m definitely getting closer to a personal statement I can be proud of. Rewinding back to Tuesday, when we indeed received a gnarly, craptastic “wintry mix” in NYC. Yuck. As … Continue reading
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Tagged NYRR Manhattan Half Marathon, potlucks
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Sunday Randomness
Hope everyone likes the new blog design! It’s a little bit more me, I must say. I am loving the long weekend – this is the second-to-last weekend I have free before classes start up again, so I’m making sure … Continue reading
Posted in Blog posts, marathon training
Tagged bikram yoga, english bulldogs, running
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