Time is running out as race day approaches. (No pun intended. Tehe.) It’s kind of funny to think that I am actually giddy, excited, anxious and thrilled to be running this race. In case you’ve forgotten: I hate running. I’ve maneged to fool myself long enough. I think I can fool my way to the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘training’
25 days until race day
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, [...]
marathon training: week 8
My left boob looks like a kitty with a cougar’s paw used it mistakenly for a play toy. Not sexy. The three or four blisters on my feet are more than I can handle. One even looks as though it is attempting to callus. Ick. Do I dare talk about chaffing? I am taking a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
