Tag Archives: long runs
On the run today…
This morning I set out on my normal post-long run recovery run at about 6:30 a.m. Almost immediately, my brain started firing away: Did I do enough schoolwork yesterday? Why does my hamstring still hurt? Is it Sunday? Wow, it’s … Continue reading
Going back in time…
As I was holed up in a windowless library study room hunched over my books and laptop the other day, it occurred to me that my life now closely resembles my junior year in high school. Back then, I had … Continue reading
Running and learning
I know I kind of said this in my last post, but this week has been… A). Gnarly B). Insane C). Really busy D). Awesome E). All of the above If you chose E). All of the above, you would … Continue reading
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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Growing up and snowy running
NYC got a bit of snow this weekend. (source) Usually I’d be annoyed because Saturday is my long run day, but this time I enjoyed the snow storm from inside a nice, warm house in New Jersey with my pal … Continue reading
Inspiration.
First of all, thank you so much for your nice, inspirational and encouraging comments to my last post. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to start this new chapter, and can’t wait to talk about my … Continue reading
The Marathon Kickoff Race That Wasn’t
Dear Running Weather Gods: If you bring another nor’easter to NYC next Saturday or Sunday, I will personally kick your ass. And 47,000 other people might too. Respectfully, Kelly P.S. 50 degrees and partly cloudy would be ideal. Just saying… … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon Training, Race reports, Running
Tagged 16 Handles, long runs, NYRR, poland spring marathon kickoff, snowtober, sweat squad
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Two Weeks
Two weeks from today I will not be carrying my laundry up First Avenue to and from my laundromat (and trying to hide my underthings from public view). Instead, I’ll be running up it, along with 40,000 other runners that … Continue reading
20 Miles, Deja Vu
The IT band and I are in a fight again. We had a really awesome 1.5 weeks after it tweaked during my second 20 miler slash half marathon at marathon pace. Three sessions of ART had it feeling like new, and … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon Training, Ponderings
Tagged ART, it band, long runs, NYC Marathon
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15 Miracle Miles
Happy Sunday slash Chicago Marathon day! Running update I ran a pain-free 7 miles on Friday, followed by another ART appointment that left me feeling good. I was in the clear for a longer run this weekend, but I have to … Continue reading
Posted in NYC Marathon Training, Ponderings
Tagged 16 Handles, long runs, NYC Marathon, training
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