Flatlanders Canyon Crash Race Recap
Rheanna of Rheanna's Running, Travels & Trails invited me to the Flatlanders Canyon Crash Trail Run in Georgia's Providence Canyon. Wait, there's a canyon in Georgia? OK. Wait, would I like to do my first trail
Hal Higdon Novice 2 Marathon Training Review
Note: This post is part of a larger series with other training plan reviews, overviews, and marathon resources. I used the Hal Higdon Novice 2 Marathon Training Plan which is presented for free on Hal Higdon's
Hilton Head Island Marathon 2016 Race Recap
TLDR; I made my sub 4.5 hour goal in 4:28:57, taking 35 minutes off my first marathon time. The course was flat except for 2 bridges which we crossed 4 times, the last two times at
Taper for Hilton Head Island Marathon
The Hilton Head Island Marathon is this Saturday! Not sure if you know, but that’s only a few a couple days TOMORROW. Taper for Hilton Head Island Marathon I had it ALL together for my first
Tybee Run Fest 2016: 10K race recap
It was my 4th year running in the Tybee Run Fest, a 5 race event on Tybee Island. In 2013, this was my first 10K! (Last year I did the half marathon, and year before the
5 Marathon Long Run Lessons
My pharmacy thought it would be cool to switch me to a generic thyroid hormone replacement with a disclaimer saying the medication may look different, but is not different. My hypothyroidism begs to differ. I
Dealing with marathon doubts
The last hard week of marathon training is almost complete and I'm dealing with marathon doubts. I've run most of the miles without great issue. Wednesday, I ran 5 mile at 8:56 pace. Thursday, another 5
Post-run chicken wings
After my 19 mile run: TH: I left a few chicken wings in the kitchen. Don't eat them. I'm going to eat them. Me: I just ate 1 pound of chicken wings and french fries.
Newbie learns about sleep
January always seems like a good time for experimentation. Everyone is making resolutions and trying to live healthier lives. Last January, I experimented by not eating significant amounts of lactose for the month. After, I
2015 Year Recap
The year was not what I was expecting. At the beginning of the year, the company I worked for sent out an email abruptly saying they were bankrupting. A fantastic opportunity arrived in its place,