Now that I'm not training for any long distance races, my weekend workout routine is a bit influx. During training, I normally dedicate Saturdays to my long run, and leave Sunday as a rest/recovery day. My last long run of the past training cycle But with no long runs on the schedule for several months, I decided to mix things up this weekend. I hit the gym Saturday morning and did a short and speedy run on Sunday. Saturday's Gym Workout: During the lifting portion of the workout … [Continue reading]
Books I Read in April
By on May 3, 2013
I seriously don't know where the month of April went. March seemed to drag on and on forever and then I feel like I blinked and April was gone. Despite April flying by so fast, I managed to read a few good books (and by good I mean entertaining, not literary masterpieces) and try a new author that my friend recommended. Here's what I read: Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta My friend Emily recommended Allison Leotta to me because she knows I'm a huge Linda Fairstein fan, and … [Continue reading]
Playing Tourist with my Mom
By on May 1, 2013
This weekend my mom was in town for the Nike Women's Half Marathon. It's the first time in a while my mom has come down to DC, and since she was here for a long weekend, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to show her all of my favorite things down here. Georgetown Waterfront After picking up our race packets on Friday afternoon, we took advantage of the beautiful weather and walked around the monuments. I think in total we logged more than five miles of walking on Friday. We … [Continue reading]
Nike Women’s Half Marathon Pros and Cons
By on April 30, 2013
Every time a new race comes to town there are going to be some really awesome things about it and some things that could really use improvement for next year. The Nike Women's Half was no different. While I had a pretty great day (snagging that PR and all), my mom had the complete opposite experience so I thought I'd share some of the pros and cons of this race. Pros: Expo running for multiple days This is great for locals who can miss the crowds on Saturday. I heard lines were insanely … [Continue reading]
Run Inspired: Nike Women’s Half Marathon Race Recap
By on April 29, 2013
Inspired. There's no other way to describe how I ran this weekend at the inaugural Nike Women's Half Marathon in DC. I set a monster PR -- crushing my old record by 2:21 -- and I ran the entire race -- for the first time in my half marathon racing history. I always employ the "walk through water stops" race plan, so I can actually drink the water and give my legs a short break. But not yesterday. Somehow yesterday I found the strength and endurance to run the entire time. I … [Continue reading]
Summer Racing Plans: Bring on the 5Ks
By on April 24, 2013
Summer isn't normally a time I'm looking to pack my calendar with races. It's hot and humid, and most days I'd rather be relaxing at my friend's pool sipping a margarita than out running any sort of race. This is where I prefer to spend my summer days. With Tracy...on a raft But lately, I've been getting tons and tons of emails about all these really fun-sounding 5Ks in and around DC this summer, and I'm finding myself wanting to sign up for all of them. (Email marketing at its finest I … [Continue reading]
Saucony Kinvara 4 Review
By on April 23, 2013
I swear my new Saucony Kinvara 4's make me run faster. Maybe it's because they are highlighter yellow, and a shoe that color just isn't meant to go slow. Or maybe it's because they are so lightweight, I feel like there's nothing on my foot, and my feet just fly over the pavement. Or maybe it's just all in my head, and I don't really go faster in them at all. But I sure feel like I do. Saucony sent me these shoes to review several weeks ago as part of a FitFluential … [Continue reading]
