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As many know, I am now in the peak weeks of training for my first full marathon - the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5, 2019. This week, my long run is 18 miles. Next week...it's the dreaded (but necessary) 20 miler. Throughout training, I have made a few mistakes (okay, maybe more [...]
.Option 1: The Piggy Backer This option is best used to build on someone else's point even when it has nothing to do with running or marathoning. The truth is that your marathon training cycle is probably more important than anything others have to say, anyway. How to use it: Listen to someone else's point [...]
"I think [your best friend] would agree with me. You've quit a lot of things." The words of my husband. I remember when he said this. We were sitting at the dining room table among a landmine of crumbs that the baby left scattered along the floor and the top of the dining room table. [...]
The bad news: Pittsburgh is full of hills as well as bridges that have just enough uphill grade to force you out of breath... The good news: You will likely never find a more family-friendly, supportive race out there. I am a first time marathoner, and I am asked quite a bit why I didn't [...]
This week has been mentally challenging as far as marathon training goes (I know; I know - it's nothing compared to late April when I am logging 20 milers and all that...). Regardless of what's to come, it was just tough. I was extremely hard on myself. I didn't have very nice things to say to [...]
