{Marathon Monday}: One Month to Go!

One month until the marathon! Time literally flies, I’m telling you! So let’s recap the week: Monday: OFF Tuesday: 4 miles + 15 minutes abs Wednesday: OFF Thursday: Legs Tabata workout + strength training (arms/shoulders) Friday: OFF Saturday: Plyometric (P90X2) Sunday: 12 miles (negative splits) 4 miles @ 10 min/mile 2 miles @ 9:45 min/mile … Continue reading →

Marathon Monday: Negative Splits

So I am conjuring up my Marathon Monday post that got erased last night when my computer died…what a bummer – which is why I’m coming to you one day belated…so back to Marathon Monday. I finally feel like I am back on track, not exactly to my training plan, but in a better state … Continue reading →

{Marathon Monday}: From Dread to Determined

I’m back with Marathon Monday. Only 6 weeks to go! I can’t believe it and to be frank, I’m nervous as all get out, in an anxious stressed-out way. It is not the way that I want to feel heading into longest runs of the season. This anxious-stressed feeling has really been plaguing my runs, … Continue reading →

Marathon Monday: 3 Keys to Successful Training

Another training week, done, gone, check! Training Plan/Actual 4 miles 5 miles 4 miles 15 miles (plan: 17) I feel like I’m much more into a groove with my training schedule from a running perspective. This week we cut the long run down by 2 miles, partially because it’s hot and partially because the last … Continue reading →

{Marathon Monday}: Week 9 + Product Review

Slightly belated this week but I wanted to share my {The Battle}: Body & Soul post before all of those thoughts went out the door! This past marathon training week opened me up to a new training lesson, one that I didn’t anticipate being a problem. The ego. The Ego You know when you feel … Continue reading →

Marathon Monday: Week 8 + Adjustments

Every week, when Monday rolls around and I get ready to recap my week of marathon training, I always feel so at-awe when I see how many weeks it has been – 8 – wow! I don’t know why the constant speed of time fascinates me but, I almost feel dumb-founded that so much time … Continue reading →

Marathon Monday: Week 6 Recap + Facing Your Fear

Another week of training complete! I love looking at my training program week by week versus looking at it as a full 18-week journey. It really helps me to not feel overwhelmed and keeps me focused on the run of the day – not worrying about what I have to do tomorrow or next week. … Continue reading →

Nationwide Columbus Marathon

Columbus Nationwide Marathon Columbus, Ohio – October 2011 After the Flying Pig, I took a month off and then started up training for number 2! Most of this training was during the summer – at least there were no layers like in the winter months. Most of my training was done early in the morning or … Continue reading →

Flying Pig Marathon

Flying Pig Marathon Cincinnati, Ohio – May 2011 Now, I had run cross-country in high school (with each race beginning with a wave of tears coming from a place of “I can’t”). In college, I ran for enjoyment, mostly 5ks and on a good day 8 miles to blow off steam. My marathon journey really began … Continue reading →