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Race Recap: GW Parkway Classic

On April 28th I ran the GW Parkway Classic. Since moving to Alexandria in July, I had my eye on this race. I had heard that it was one of the most scenic and beautiful local races. The biggest selling point for me was the fact that this race started 7.2 miles from my house. Packet Pickup was available the entire week before the race at the Pacers in Alexandria, which happens… Read More

Category: 10miler, gently rolling hills, Gorgeous Course, race recap Tags: 10 miler, Half marathon training, Race Recap, training, Washington DC

2 week recap: Mid May Training = Barre & Champs!

Who’s ready to get crazy with a 2 week recap? 2 weeks ago I planted a garden. Yes that’s right. Early this May, I decided to finally plant that herb garden I’d been talking about since we moved in almost a year ago. Well herb garden turned into backyard makeover. We have a fantastic space and weren’t taking advantage of it until now. I really just wanted to share because I’m obsessed… Read More

Category: barre, cross training, DC, DC Summer, half marathon, Training Tags: Barre, Cross Training, DC Summer running, Half marathon training, Marathon training, training, Washington DC

Weekly Update: May 3 – May 9

Another week in the books! I write this as I enjoy my rest day and a nice glass of white wine (it’s deserved). Some weeks are smoother than others. This week definitely had it’s ups and downs. Some of my workouts were far from strong, but I’m glad I didn’t bail. Isn’t showing up half the battle? Sunday: REST Day Monday: Vinyasa Flow Yoga Tuesday: Barre Class Wednesday: REST Thursday: Spin Class… Read More

Category: barre, cross training, half marathon, Training, yoga, Zooma Tags: Cross Training, Half marathon training, training, Yoga, Zooma Annapolis

Am I a Barre-bie yet?

For the last 8 weeks, I have been taking barre classes. I’d heard amazing things about them so my interest had been piqued. I was told barre classes were challenging, a great workout, and fun. So after signing up for classpass, I figured why not give it a chance. Well…. I’m totally obsessed. However, those who have taken barre know, there’s several stages you go through in class. So I figured why… Read More

Category: Classpass, cross training, Spring, Training Tags: Barre, Classpass, Cross Training, Half marathon training, training

Weekly Update: April 26 – May 1- Getting Stronger!

Last week was a success training wise. I’m still learning to listen to my body and still push myself, so training is a work in progress, but I’m very happy with the results thus far. I’ve structured my training to push my through Marine Corps Marathon in the fall. Until then I am very exciting to be training for Zooma Annapolis on May 30th. (Also if you haven’t signed up yet use… Read More

Category: barre, cross training, spring training, weekly recap, yoga, Zooma, Zooma Ambassador Tags: Barre, Cross Training, Half marathon training, weekly recap, Yoga, Zooma Annapolis

Training Update: Lots of Strength Work & Go Away Snow

Cold weather can be a huge deterrent for me to exercise outside. When I say cold I am referring to snowy, icey or general wet conditions when combined with cold weather. I actually enjoy running in the winter, so long as I’m not overwhelmed by trying not to face plant. Therefore, these last few weeks have been a challenge. After finishing PT I’d began to get back into a running rhythm and… Read More

Category: Cold Weather Training, cross training, Half Marathon Training Tags: Cold Weather Exercise, Cross Training, Half Marathon Prep, Half marathon training, Indoor Exercise

6 week countdown

So I only realized this morning how close we are to the Asheville Half Marathon! It’s like around the corner. People it’s 6 weeks away! Thankfully I have received the running all clear. But still…. 6 weeks. Usually in the weeks leading up to a half marathon I have a strategy. Well it occured to me I have no strategy. Yep. None. Well, I guess I have a semblance of a strategy……. Read More

Category: Asheville Ambassador, half marathon, Race Prep, Race-Cations Tags: Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon, Asheville Race Ambassador, Half Fanatic, Half marathon, Half Marathon Prep, Half marathon training, Race Prep

PT Progress+ Torture = Results!

Hey Everyone… sorry I haven’t posted in a while but sometimes life gets in the way. For the past several weeks, I have been on a running hiatus. That’s right complete and total running embargo at the request of my Physical Therapist. Turns out a portion of my knee issue could be because I run incorrectly. That’s right…. I don’t run correctly. For some reason it’s like my muscles are fighting each… Read More

Category: Crossing Training, Foam Roller, half marathon, Physical Therapy, Recovery UPdate, Results Tags: Cross Training, Half marathon training, Physical Therapy, Recovery

What do you mean Peeps aren’t a food group and let’s do sprints through an airport?

So I’m addicted. To Peeps. No really. I ate them for breakfast yesterday. This is not the food of champions people. However, they are absolutely delicious, there is no denying that. It turns out one of the perks of being an adult includes getting to eat peeps for breakfast. But let’s get back to reality shall we? Last weekend, I was in Miami for about 36 hrs. It may have been exactly 36… Read More

Category: 2014, Chit Chat, cross training, DC, DC Summer, dessert, half marathon, Long Run, Miami, Race Prep, recovery, Running, Thoughts, Training, Wedding Tags: Half marathon training, Miami, Running, sprinting through airport, Washington DC

Love the Run You’re with 5K – Race Recap

So this is a little late, but with starting a new job. My whole schedule is being thrown off kilter. On Sunday February 9th, I ran the Pacer’s Valentine’s Day themed race, Love the Run You’re with 5K. The premium was awesome. They gave us a blanket & those chalky traditional Valentine’s Day candy hearts. Yep. The race premium was a fleece blanket with an embroidered race logo. Did I mention the… Read More

Category: 5k, City Race, DC, Recap, Road Race, Social Media, Thoughts, Training, winter, wrap up Tags: 5k, Cold Weather running, Half marathon training, Love the Run You're with 5K, Valentine's Day Race