Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body. -Lynn Jennings Race day is quickly approaching and I’d like to think I’m completely prepared, but I don’t know. Last time I mentioned training I believe I did more moaning about the not-so-glamorous side of this whole ordeal; blisters, chaffing, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Detroit Marathon’
marriage, running, africa and parties
I’m a girl that likes to plan and pack it all in at one time. It will be interesting to see how I manage when life does slow down, but until then I’m happy going full-throttle. So up on the agenda next… My birthday party & bachelorette party weekend is swiftly approaching and I’m too [...]
Marathon Training in Dushanbe
One of my biggest concerns coming over to Tajikistan was the possibility of there being an interruption in my marathon training. I found myself getting locked into thinking I wouldn’t be running for three weeks, but such was not the case. Early on Teo recommended that I run down by the Dushanbinka River which was [...]
First Run of the City
Since yesterday was a complete waste I had to make-up big time and I started by doing my first run through the city. My schedule had four miles marked down and I decided running south down Rudaki and back would be sufficient enough. The sidewalks were okay to run on with the exception of steps [...]
10 Mile Morning Run
Started the morning off at 5:50AM. I woke up earlier than needed anticipating my friend EJ’s arrival to come running with me this morning, but I figured after I changed the time from 8AM to 6AM he wouldn’t be making it. And that’s okay. I understand. I am not a morning person – which only [...]
