by Sara | Oct 4, 2015 | Running, Weekly Recap
This will officially be my last recap of this training cycle. I have so many emotions and yet they feel very different than last time around. As I approached Kiawah I felt really strong, confident, and even though there was still some fear there I knew I could do it....
by Sara | Oct 2, 2015 | Chicago Marathon, Running
Words can’t express just how happy I am for it finally to be Friday! Between quarter end at work, a tough start to my tape, and desperately needing to catch up on sleep I am more than ready for the weekend! Is anyone else feeling this way? My taper has started off a...
by Sara | Sep 30, 2015 | Marathon, Running, Sponsored
My taper began officially on Monday. Most people would think that everyone is excited to get to the taper, but in reality sometimes it comes with mixed emotions. The truth is taper is a bit confusing. It’s also when the nerves begin to set in and the reality...
by Sara | Sep 27, 2015 | Chicago Marathon, Running, Weekly Recap, Workouts
The final big week is almost complete. Well, it will be complete once today is over. In the past as I approach the beginning of my taper I remember feeling a bit disappointed. I can tell you without a doubt going into it this time I am ready! I’m pretty...
by Sara | Sep 23, 2015 | Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Running
This week is the final big push. I have three weeks left until Chicago. My taper will officially start next Monday, and for once I think I’m ready! I’ve secretly been looking back at my old posts from when I was three weeks out from my last marathon. I’ll be doing a...
by Sara | Sep 20, 2015 | Running, Weekly Recap, Workouts
Hello there! I really don’t know where this weekend went. I feel like I just left work on Friday and now Sunday is already here. Bummer! I’m really happy with week 15 of training. I can hardly believe that in just THREE weeks I’ll be running Chicago! I’m nervous,...