I’m basically 3 weeks out from the Tokyo Marathon and the sh*! is getting real! We had an informational conference call this week where we combed through all the travel and race logistics. There are certainly things I’d change about my training for Tokyo if I could get a do-over. But rather than focus on [Read More]
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Berlin Marathon or Bust
Welp I’m just about locked and loaded to ship out to Berlin. My last long(ish) run is done, packing has commenced, the all-important plane snacks are at the ready. To say this past week was a chaotic one would be a gross understatement. Because it wouldn’t be taper without a cold, I and everyone else [Read More]
Building Back After Posterior-Tibial Tendon Injury
It was a good week on the comeback trail. While my long run is nowhere near where it “should” be at this point in the Berlin marathon training cycle, I’m cautiously encouraged that I’ve been able to run completely pain-free now for 2 weeks and built my long run back up to 10 miles. Monday: [Read More]
The Comeback Trail: Third Time’s a Charm
T’was a chaotic week. The kids went back to school so summer is unoffically over. I’ve been dealing with this post.-tib. tendon injury for 2.5 weeks now and seeing Dr. Miracle (not his real name, but it should be) on the regular. This week I was permitted to very gradually ease into terrestrial running. I [Read More]
Injury Update and Some Goodness Too
I really thought this injury was going to be a minor one. After a week or so of rest I thought I might be able to get back to running the tiniest bit. Not super far but possibly a mile or 3. Last week I thought I’d give the ole tendon a test run. If [Read More]
Jamie Dornan Jumped Into a Pool…
Before I get to the weekly shenanigans, here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Bike 7 miles, Run 3 miles Wednesday: Evolution Cycle 20 miles Thursday: Swim 825 yds Friday: Run 4 miles, swim 1000 yds Saturday: Strength Sunday: Run 6 miles Let’s start with some great news then we’ll get to some pool jazz: [Read More]
RnR Vegas and Going Sugar-Free
Here I go again about the weather. Mom Nature continues to outdo herself here. Although I do think it’s all going to hit the fan tonight, I’ve been making the most of it by hopping on my bike or hitting the trails running every chance I get. It occurred to me yesterday that running in [Read More]
Top 3 Injury Prevention Tips for Runners
Kids please welcome Igor to the blog! He’s a personal trainer talking about something near and dear to my heart: injury prevention. Enjoy! You’re a passionate, devoted runner. You love running, and it feels good. But when you’re talking to other runners, they always seem to be recovering from some injury. Whether it’s shin splits [Read More]
Runfession
What do you do when you have an injury that just won’t quit? Last fall I took a DNS at not one but two fall marathons. Fast forward to this year: My strained tensor fascia seemed to be healing up nicely: 9/16: I celebrated a pain-free 16 mile long run 9/22: I ran a slow but [Read More]
2 Steps Forward…
…and yes, one step back. Last week after Rock n Roll Denver was going so well… My mile repeats were stellar once I got back to oxygenated air. I ran an unusually strong 10+ miles at marathon pace (whatever that is) on Thursday. On Saturday I set out for my long run. I planned on [Read More]
