Now that I’m staring at my third go around with the Mount Washington Road Race in June, I feel like I can offer some tips and tricks for those who have never done it. I’m by no means a pro but I’ve learned some things last year that I didn’t know in 2016. Mount Washington […]
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When I started writing this post, I went back to look at my goals for 2019. One year ago, exactly, I did the same thing. There must be something about being 8 days into a new year. January 8th must be the day that I finally feel like I can share my goals for 2020 […]
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FYI – pic from 2017 race. I feel like I’m flying. Legs are moving swiftly over the ground. Heart is thumping. Breathing is smooth and not labored. Well, a little labored. I am running Loon Mountain Race after all. I’m feeling good. And then it happens. I hit a rock and my ankle rolls to […]
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FYI – pic from 2017 race. I feel like I’m flying. Legs are moving swiftly over the ground. Heart is thumping. Breathing is smooth and not labored. Well, a little labored. I am running Loon Mountain Race after all. I’m feeling good. And then it happens. I hit a rock and my ankle rolls to […]
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Last week’s workouts were simple thanks to a mini taper for the Loon Mountain Race on Sunday. In addition, full on summer running has graced us FINALLY! It’s hot, it’s humid and no one better complain about it. Lol. The timing was perfect for the 4th of July and an extended holiday weekend. So I’ve […]
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With the Mount Washington Road Race in the rear view mirror, it’s time to focus on the next race – Loon Mountain. I love this race. It’s got loads of mountain running vert but there’s a section of sweet single track that traverses the mountain too. Of course, there’s everyone’s favorite, Upper Walking Boss, where […]
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photo credit: Joe Viger Photography Four years ago, I had absolutely zero intention on ever running the Mount Washington Road Race. I had heard others talk about it but this non-hill lover said a big NO THANKS. But then I entered the lottery in 2016 on a whim. We were headed up to ski/snowboard at […]
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Last week’s workouts were all about the count down to Mount Washington Road Race on Saturday. Things were great with a little bump in the road on Thursday because let’s be honest, it’s my signature move to have something stupid happen around a race. Monday 30 minutes Stepmill Intervals Strength training/core/mobility – One last lift […]
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Last week’s workouts had me fully enjoying the taper for Mount Washington Road Race. My running time decreased but there was still some heavy climbing. With all my spare time I was able to fully freak out over the fact that there were two snowstorms at the summit last week. I spent way too much […]
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Last week’s workouts meant peak week of training for Mount Washington Road Race. It’s taper time! Monday 40 min bike ride Strength training It was a gorgeous Memorial Day and I had zero desire to hit the gym. Instead I opted for my first outing on my bike of the season and a backyard strength […]
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Last week’s workouts were week one of Mount Washington/Loon Mountain race training. As I mentioned last week, this was also the first week with my new coach. I decided to go with Ascend Endurance Coaching after multiple recommendations from friends and chatting with Chris. He’s got the education (Clinical Exercise Physiologist like me! In fact […]
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Last week’s workouts were week one of Mount Washington/Loon Mountain race training. As I mentioned last week, this was also the first week with my new coach. I decided to go with Ascend Endurance Coaching after multiple recommendations from friends and chatting with Chris. He’s got the education (Clinical Exercise Physiologist like me! In fact […]
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I know I am surrounded by spectators on either side of the trail near the finish line of the Loon Mountain Race. But I don’t see or hear them at all. My eyes go from the ground to searching for the summit and the finish line back to the ground. One step in front of […]
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Last week’s workouts had me feeling a little less blah about running. I think I was just in a funk. I’ve got another race on my schedule for early August and the possibility of two more in late August/September. Monday 40 minutes Stepmill Strength training: DB bench press Renegade row Single leg DL w/ DB […]
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“Just think, you could be running a flat 5k right now instead of this!” At least that’s what I thought she said. It was hard to hear anything other than pounding of my heartbeat in my ears. You gotta love spectators who can make you laugh when you are struggling up a 53% incline. Over […]
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