Category Archives: Running
to taper or not to taper?
I hope everyone’s having a good weekend! There are so many awesome races happening- Big Sur, Eugene, Country Music in Nashville, Kentucky Derby Festival – that I’m having some pretty gnarly FOMO (that’s fear of missing out, FYI). Eugene and … Continue reading
Weekly recap, cancer prevention, DI stuff
It’s kind of gloomy in NYC, but I’m not complaining because it’s actually pretty perfect running weather and I had a decent progression run this morning. My legs felt pretty good following Sunday’s race, and one of the things I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Ponderings, Running
Tagged cancer, dietetic internship, memorial sloan kettering cancer center, nutrition, speedwork, weekly recap
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Run for the Parks 4M Race Recap
I haven’t run a 4 mile race since 2010, so I was really excited to “Run for the Parks” this morning. The race was my favorite 4 mile course in Central Park – up Cat hill during mile 1 (to … Continue reading
Posted in Race reports, Running
Tagged NYRR, race reports, run for the parks 4 mile race, running
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weekday long running and mushy quickbread
Happy Friday! I feel like I’m coming back from a mini-vacation after Boston last weekend, in that I didn’t do any school work for two straight days (minus the bus rides). So I’m trying to get back into the swing … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Recipes, Running
Tagged banana chocolate chip bread, long runs, quickbread, races
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On cheese (and still inspired)
There’s nothing like spectating an epic race like Boston if you need a little running inspiration. I think I floated through my 8 miler yesterday morning (partly with Ali – <3 running buddies) still high from the energy. Sharon Cherop, … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Running
Tagged Boston Marathon, calcium, cheese, nutrition, running
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what would you do?
It was a gorgeous early morning in Boston today. Gorgeous and sweaty. I ran 7.25 miles around the Charles, and at 6:30 a.m. it was already 64 degrees and toasty feeling. I always go for a run on Marathon morning … Continue reading
Posted in Ponderings, Running
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Shipping up to Boston
Happy Thursday! This morning’s run: 8 miles, 1:10:10, 8:46/mile. The hamstring felt decent but tightened up towards the end of the run. I think the every other day plan is working well for me (even though I always itch to … Continue reading
ramblings on marathons not run
Thanks for all of your comments and pain-in-my-ass suggestions! It’s still bothering me, so hopefully my classmates won’t think I’m weird if they see me sitting on one of these tonight. balls. Saturday’s race reminded me how much I like … Continue reading
Scotland Run 10K Race Recap
When I signed up for the Scotland Run 10K a few months ago, it was supposed to happen at the end of a 20-miler as I entered the “Monster Month” of preparation for the Buffalo Marathon. But then the hamstring … Continue reading
Posted in Race reports, Running
Tagged NYRR, race recaps, running, scotland run 10k race recap
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Trying new things: the parsnip
Yesterday I was talking with a co-worker about the most dangerous thing I’ve done lately. Obviously, I couldn’t think of a damn thing beside crossing the street when the little red hand is blinking furiously and cabs are revving their … Continue reading
