by Sara | Jul 20, 2013 | Husband, Long Run, Running
Today’s Workout – Saturday Long Run Total Mileage: 13.2 miles Total Time: 02:08:49 Average Pace: 9:45 min/pace When the husband and I woke up this morning it was pretty overcast. We had a few thunderstorms that thankfully brought in a bit cooler weather...
by Sara | Jul 19, 2013 | Form Drills, Interval Workouts, Running, Workout
Today’s Workout – Cruise Intervals Total Mileage: 6.02 miles Total Time: 00:54:01 Average Pace: 8:58 min/pace Today I got back to speed work. After a great easy evening run with the husband Wednesday and a slow 2 miles to keep my legs moving yesterday, it...
by Sara | Jul 18, 2013 | Goal, Running, Workout
Today’s Workout – Just Kept the Leg’s Moving Total Mileage: 2.02 miles Total Time: 00:20:00 Average Pace: 10:00 min/pace I had a minor set back today. I haven’t mentioned it on the blog before but I’ve been struggling a lot with being...
by Sara | Jul 17, 2013 | Husband, Running, Workout
After yesterday’s pretty awesome yet tough tempo workout it was time for another easy recovery day. About halfway through today I texted my husband to see if he would run with me later tonight. There are two reasons I wanted to do this. 1. I need a break from...
by Sara | Jul 16, 2013 | Interval Workouts, Running, Speed Workout, Sprints, Workout
Today’s Workout – Tempo/Speed Work Total Miles: 5.56 miles Total Time: 00:50:00 Average Pace: 8:59 min/pace Today it was back to speed work. I was happy to take a break yesterday and run easy, but it was now time to get back to work. Today I...
by Sara | Jul 15, 2013 | Family, Husband, Running
Today’s Workout – Easy Recovery Total Miles: 4 miles Total Time: 00:40:02 Average Pace: 10:00 min/pace After 23 miles in 2 days it was time for an easy recovery day today. I didn’t have a pace to keep, just 4 easy miles to keep my legs...
by Sara | Jul 14, 2013 | Long Run, Running, Weekly Recap
Today’s Workout – Easy Long Run Total Miles: 11.02 miles Total Time: 01:47:38 Average Pace: 9:46 min/mile As I am starting this new journey towards qualifying for the Boston Marathon I plan on sharing my experiences every step of the way. The joys, hard...
by Sara | Jul 13, 2013 | Date Night, Husband, Long Run
Today’s Workout – Long Run Total Mileage: 12.10 miles Total Time: 01:56:43 Average Pace: 9:38 min/mile Happy Saturday! Saturday is always my favorite day of the week. Unless I am working it usually starts out with a long run and then spending the day with...
by Sara | Jul 12, 2013 | Supplements
Today’s Workout – Rest Day Today is a much needed rest day. I am trying to get my legs recovered for a “long” run and an easy longer run over the next two days. I thought I would share with you today some of my nutritional supplements...
by Sara | Jul 11, 2013 | Interval Workouts, Running, Speed Workout
Today’s Workout – Speed Workout Total Mileage: 5.01 miles Total Time: 00:45:10 Average Pace: 9:01 min/mile My workout was broken down as: 0.5 mile warm up (10:00 min/pace) 3 x 1200’s (7:47 min/pace) 0.5 mile jog between each (10:00 min/pace) 1.25...
