I treat my 10 mile run before a half marathon like a dress rehearsal for the real thing. It’s the only time I practice fueling and I wear the outfit I’m planning on racing in. I’ve followed this same pattern…
Sunday Runday + Plan for the Week
I was at a Bridal Shower in Long Island all day and when I got back to Manhattan I literally couldn’t resist going out for a run. The weather was just to dang beautiful to not hit the pavement on…
To Half Or Not To Half
First, I found my new favorite restaurant ever. After work I met up with my friends Annica at WILD in the West Village, a restaurant with vegan AND gluten-free pizza options. When I first heard about the place from a…
Guest Post from Evann: Tips for Running Your First Half Marathon
Hope you are all having a great week! Today’s post comes from my friend Evann who’s running the Nike Women’s Half with me this weekend in DC. I thought it would be great to have her share a bit about what’s she’s…
It’s Taper Time!
Yesterday was my last long run before my half marathon next week! Woot woot! I mentioned previously but I’ve been following a less than traditional training for this half, but it’s been more or less the same plan I followed…
Catch My Breath
Oh heyyyyy there. Between a midterm, school, work, an essay, and Passover x2 it feels goooood to sit down and catch my breath for a second. Wednesday’s tend to be my “catch-up” day since I don’t go to work and…
Second Half Marathon Syndrome
8 miles, done 🙂 I was beginning to get worried I’d never hit mileage above 6 at the rate I was going. Training for this half marathon has been one big struggle-fest thanks to the endless winter chill we’ve been having…
Some Disney and Some Running
I think it’s safe to say I will NEVER get sick of Disneyland no matter how many times I go 🙂 As always I had a blast going to Disneyland / California Adventure with David and his mom. The parks…
Sunday Run Day
Can you tell I’m not invested in the Super Bowl? I’ll probably have it on as “background noise” later when I’m finishing up some homework… and really so I can watch the commercials. It’s been GORGEOUS all weekend here in…
Oh Yeah I’m Running a Half Marathon Soon
Ohhh soft foods. Besides the fact that I still can’t chew solid food I’m feeling pretty good after getting my wisdom teeth out yesterday. Here’s what I’ve been munching on… and by munching on I mean awkwardly slurping down. —…
8 is almost 13.1 + workout recap
HOLY MOLY! My longest run EVER! And I’m happy to say I felt freaken awesome 99% of the time. A bit thirsty, but definitely awesome. I have to give a shout out to my amazing friend Sarah who took this…