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New Years Week Training (Week 7- 10K)

T-minus ONE WEEK till the race-iversary happens. Am I nervous? HELL YA, but I have put in a lot of work to get my pace faster and improve on endurance. And, honestly I am pretty confident I can do this, at least I am hoping that the race endorphins will help me and get meContinue reading “New Years Week Training (Week 7- 10K)”

Week 5- 10K training

The week before Christmas… sometimes this time of year it is hard to get training in; especially with sickness being passed around but also FAMILY time! Currently learning to juggle these things without having too much on my plate. I am a little upset with myself for not completing the long runs these last fewContinue reading “Week 5- 10K training”

The Lingering Sickness

It must just be that time of the year, I know it is- where our immune systems are low and we easily contract the sniffles and snot, the coughs and yuck. *sigh* what a mess, I don’t feel run down yet but… I can’t seem to get completely over this sickness! The runny nose startedContinue reading “The Lingering Sickness”

10K PR Training Plan! Week 1

I have just realized I have just under 8 weeks to prepare for my 10K. It isn’t just any 10K. It is the anniversary of my FIRST RACE. My introduction to racing. And I really want to beat my time. I don’t need a Sub-50, but I do want a Sub-54… so badly. I haveContinue reading “10K PR Training Plan! Week 1”

Returning to Running after You’ve Been Sick

Last week I was VERY sick. I slept a lot. I read a lot. I ate a lot of food I normally wouldn’t have eaten. I cried a lot. I wanted to be out there running, I felt bad every time I had to cancel running plans with a friend. Also, I realized that IContinue reading “Returning to Running after You’ve Been Sick”

Week One of Hal Higdon 10K

I have decided to follow the Hal Higdon training course for the 10K that I have in january. My goal is to do better than my previous time of 56 min. So I am aiming to shave off 4 minutes and get to 52 minutes. Which means I must train run faster! also, when IContinue reading “Week One of Hal Higdon 10K”