by Sara | Dec 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Marathon week is officially HERE! Those are some scary words to say. Scary but exciting all at the same time! I did one of my last few workouts Monday morning. The main goal of the workout was to just keep my confidence up that I could hit marathon pace and to just...
by Sara | Dec 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
This is my final marathon training recap. That is so hard to believe and so scary all at the same time. It’s hard to believe that 21 weeks ago, I had just begun my training for my upcoming marathon. I had high goals but a lot of doubt as well. I’ll be...
by Sara | Dec 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve been debating with myself recently on if I should listen to music during my marathon. In every race, aside from my recent half marathon, I have run music-free. There are a lot of benefits to music-free racing. You can really take in the experience and the...
by Sara | Dec 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Monday officially began my two week taper. I wouldn’t say it is a normal two week taper as I am used to, but it slowly begins to cut back. The original plan of Hanson’s really doesn’t call for a 2 week taper. In fact, this Thursday according to the original plan I...
by Sara | Nov 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving! We were able to spend the day with family and couldn’t ask for anything better! The countdown is officially on for my marathon. In case you are wondering we are down to 13 days until the big day. 13 days. ...
by Sara | Nov 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
In the hustle and bustle of Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving often gets overlooked somehow. I’m not quite sure why because it is a holiday I absolutely love. This year is very special to us. Aside from all the wonderful things we are thankful for, it is also the...
by Sara | Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
You are going to get two posts in two days. I don’t think that has happened in quite some time! This week is pretty awesome. I wish I could have seen this over a year ago when this crazy journey started, but I know there are reasons behind everything. Friday was...
by Sara | Nov 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
I am tired. I guess I should expect that after 19 weeks of training right? I think that should be the theme of this week. I am officially 3 weeks out. 3 weeks out. I keep saying that over and over to myself and can hardly believe it. If the nerves are already starting...
by Sara | Nov 21, 2014 | Sponsored
This post was sponsored by Puritan’s Pride; all opinions expressed are my own. This time of year is always a struggle when it comes to getting sick. Aside from this time of year, being in an stuffy office with various people who are sick can make someone trying to...
by Sara | Nov 19, 2014 | Running, Workout
Is this not the best time of the year for running? Without a doubt this is my favorite time of year. The crips fall air (even though its felt more like winter lately) is absolutely awesome! I’ve been thinking a lot about limits lately. WE all have them in...
