Category Archives: marathon training

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

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Winter Long Runs

I woke early this morning (Saturday) excited to get out on the roads for my long run of 13-14 miles – the longest distance I’ve run since the marathon! It was 24 chilly degrees when I got out the door, … Continue reading

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Favorite Super Foods

Ok seriously, that storm was a disappointment. NYC didn’t get hit nearly as hard as we thought, but it was still a bit rough on Wednesday morning so I headed to the gym to run on the ‘mill and avoid … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for the Storm – Lentils and Rice

NYC is about to be hit with another storm, and that means icy roads and (BOO), the treadmill. So I took advantage of the clear Central Park roads this morning for an easy 7.5 mile run at about an 8:50/mile … Continue reading

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Fred Lebow 5 Mile Race Recap

First race of 2011 = DONE! First PR of 2011 = DONE! I’d say we’re off to a good start. Because of the storm that wasn’t on Friday, NYRR postponed the Fred Lebow 5 miler from Saturday to Sunday, so … Continue reading

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Lunch Makeovers and This Week’s Runs

 Well, this week sure is taking it’s sweet time isn’t it? Or is it just me? I started Wednesday with a planned tempo run – the goal was to warm up one mile, then four miles at ~7:45/mile and cool … Continue reading

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Marathon #2 & Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

One would think two weeks vacation from work would be enough, but for some reason I’ve been longing for just one more day. Ah well – back to the grind it is. One thing that got me out of bed … Continue reading

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Marathon #2 & Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

One would think two weeks vacation from work would be enough, but for some reason I’ve been longing for just one more day. Ah well – back to the grind it is. One thing that got me out of bed … Continue reading

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