I’ve spent A LOT of time in physical therapy over the years for various injuries. A huge part of my rehab always focused on single leg exercises that focused on building up my ankle stability, core strength and balance. Why? Balance exercises for runners are huge. It may not seem like it while you are […]
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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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As soon as I got the email back in March that I had made it into the Mount Washington Road Race, I started to think of goals. I mean, how could I not? I ran it three years ago for the first time and it was the single hardest race I’ve ever done. Yet it […]
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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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When I first started running in high school, I felt like I always needed music to get me going. I would carry my Walkman or later on Discman (stop laughing) in my hand as I slogged along for 3ish miles. Btw – the struggle with running with a Discman is real. I think I spend […]
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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 brought me another week closer to Mount Washington Road Race. The thing about running this race for the second time, I know what to expect. It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to suck. Three years ago when I ran it, I remember hitting a low point when the road turns […]
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Last week’s workouts brought me another week closer to Mount Washington Road Race. The thing about running this race for the second time, I know what to expect. It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to suck. Three years ago when I ran it, I remember hitting a low point when the road turns […]
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Rise and run is how my body naturally functions. I’m one of those super annoying people that can jump out of bed and be ready for a run no matter how early it is and what season. I think it’s in my genetic make up. Growing up, my dad would say the day was half […]
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Last week’s workouts saw the most climbing I’ve done this whole training block. And with that climbing, I got a boost of confidence that my fitness is going in the right direction – UP. The elevation runs were hard work but I felt strong. Three weeks till Mount Washington Road Race! Monday 40 minutes Stepmill […]
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There’s a half marathon in my area that sells out months in advance of its annual running in mid-May. It’s been that way for years. It’s a flat, fast course along the seacoast of New Hampshire. What’s not to love about that? It’s easily one of my favorite local half marathons. I was shocked when I […]
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Last week’s workouts saw a down week but the hills and miles keep on piling up. I’m knocking on wood because everything is feeling good with 4 weeks left till Mount Washington Road Race. It’s hard to believe it’s so soon! Monday 30 minutes Bike Mountain Legs Circuit + upper body strength training I woke […]
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Last week’s workouts saw a down week but the hills and miles keep on piling up. I’m knocking on wood because everything is feeling good with 4 weeks left till Mount Washington Road Race. It’s hard to believe it’s so soon! Monday 30 minutes Bike Mountain Legs Circuit + upper body strength training I woke […]
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I have a friend who just started running. She’s been picking my brain, asking me questions about shoes, GPS watches, training plans, and all the other things that runners get hooked on once they get the running bug. I’m so excited for her but there’s a part of me that wants to say, “Girl, lemme […]
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Six weeks out from Mount Washington Road Race has me feeling sore yet seeing progress. Last week’s workouts had me running farther and gathering more vert. As I was running on Thursday, I had an AHA! moment that training is working. Hills that would leave me feeling drained back in March are now nothing but […]
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Every runner has a story. A story of what they are training for, how long they’ve been a runner, their best race ever, or a tale of the most horrible race that you would never wish on your worst nightmare. War stories of injuries, running in a driving rain, crawling across a finish line or […]
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Last week’s workouts ramped up a bit. My training time is increasing and I’m trying to find more hills for elevation. I feel like I’m slacking off on hill training so with about 6 weeks left in training, now is the time to step it up! Monday 40 minutes Stepmill 60 minutes Strength and Mobility […]
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Last week’s workouts ramped up a bit. My training time is increasing and I’m trying to find more hills for elevation. I feel like I’m slacking off on hill training so with about 6 weeks left in training, now is the time to step it up! Monday 40 minutes Stepmill 60 minutes Strength and Mobility […]
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Seven weeks to Mount Washington Road Race meant last week’s workouts started heating up. Thanks to my new coach, this training cycle is all about time rather than distance or pace. It’s kind of a nice change but I’m not going to lie – I still look at distance. If I’m close to hitting 5 […]
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How’s your running inspiration right now? Mine is through the roof after watching the Boston Marathon coverage on TV and tracking friends on Monday. It’s crazy the wide range of weather that rolled through – thunder/lightening and torrential rain, then sun, warmth and humidity followed up with more heavy rain. For a lot of my […]
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Monday is the most RUNderful day of the year! While I have zero intention of running a road marathon this year, I still get all the feels for Boston. My social media feeds were filled with blue and yellow all weekend long. It’s hard not to get excited for it all. Will you be watching […]
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In a few short days, it will be Marathon Monday. The Boston Marathon. A race that every runner knows about. A race that even the non-runner knows about. Like every year around this time, I have Boston Marathon thoughts pop up more more often than usual. I’m getting the question, “Are you running Boston this […]
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Last week’s workouts had highs and lows. I felt good during the actual workouts. That was the high. The low point was that I was battling a cold/sinus congestion all week. I felt ok for exercise (and actually felt better during it) so I didn’t feel the need to take extra rest days. On Thursday, […]
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Last week’s workouts had highs and lows. I felt good during the actual workouts. That was the high. The low point was that I was battling a cold/sinus congestion all week. I felt ok for exercise (and actually felt better during it) so I didn’t feel the need to take extra rest days. On Thursday, […]
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Fear. I’ve got a lot of it. Specifically, fear in running. Way back in 2014 I had the goal of being more fearless. I got a little bit better that year and then yet another injury happened and had me running with my tail between my legs. Well, here we are 5 years later and […]
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Last week’s workouts were capped off with an amazing weekend in Vermont hanging out with some of my OG blogger friends. Week 3 of Mount Washington Road Race training is in the books and my legs are feeling it after running in Vermont for two days. If only I lived closer to all those wonderful […]
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Last week’s workouts left me feeling strong and ready for spring. It was week 2 of Mount Washington training and I’m falling back into the swing of running uphill. FYI – you can learn to love hills too! The temps are slowly getting warmer even though we had a hint of snow on one morning. […]
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Years ago, when I first started running, I would purposely avoid going north out of my driveway. Why? That’s where all the hills were. It’s crazy to think that I used to hate running hills. I would do anything to avoid them. If a race description said “hilly” or “rolling hills” – nope. Not doing […]
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Years ago, when I first started running, I would purposely avoid going north out of my driveway. Why? That’s where all the hills were. It’s crazy to think that I used to hate running hills. I would do anything to avoid them. If a race description said “hilly” or “rolling hills” – nope. Not doing […]
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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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Last week’s workouts were kept on the lighter side as this week begins my training plan for Mount Washington and Loon Mountain races. It’s been a long time since I followed an actual training plan so I’m excited to get back into it. I’m even more excited because I finally hired a coach. Yes, that’s […]
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Last week’s workouts were kept on the lighter side as this week begins my training plan for Mount Washington and Loon Mountain races. It’s been a long time since I followed an actual training plan so I’m excited to get back into it. I’m even more excited because I finally hired a coach. Yes, that’s […]
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The warm up before a run. Do you skip it? I admit, I’m guilty. Even though I know how good a quality warm up makes a run feel, I still skip it every so often. My run time is precious! We all know we should do it. But how many times does it actually happen? […]
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The warm up before a run. Do you skip it? I admit, I’m guilty. Even though I know how good a quality warm up makes a run feel, I still skip it every so often. My run time is precious! We all know we should do it. But how many times does it actually happen? […]
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The warm up before a run. Do you skip it? I admit, I’m guilty. Even though I know how good a quality warm up makes a run feel, I still skip it every so often. My run time is precious! We all know we should do it. But how many times does it actually happen? […]
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Last week’s workouts had it’s ups and downs thanks to the weather (F-you wind!!) and a mini staycation. Our original plan for February school vacation was to go skiing at Sunday River but since we just got Max less than two weeks ago, we didn’t think it would be a good idea to ship him […]
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Last week’s workouts had it’s ups and downs thanks to the weather (F-you wind!!) and a mini staycation. Our original plan for February school vacation was to go skiing at Sunday River but since we just got Max less than two weeks ago, we didn’t think it would be a good idea to ship him […]
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