Hey, guys! So something pretty huge happened on Valentine's Day and I couldn't wait make it blogosphere official. ;) Yes, in case you weren't quite sure, this IS the obligatory "hey look at my left hand" picture we took to announce that... WE'RE ENGAGED!!! Todd asked me to marry him in … [Read more...]
Race Recap: Walt Disney World Marathon 2016
Okay, guys...I'm FINALLY back with my recap of the Walt Disney World Marathon! :) After the previous morning’s traffic fiasco on our way to the half marathon, we set our alarms for even earlier (ugh) just in case of a repeat performance. After getting dressed in our Rapunzel/Flynn costumes and … [Read more...]
Goofy Challenge 2016: We Did It!
Hey guys! Soooo, of course my recap of this weekend’s Goofy Challenge isn’t quite ready (add it to the list of race recaps I’m behind on, haha), BUT…I did want to drop in and announce that we DID complete the 39.3 mile challenge! Todd conquered his first Goofy Challenge, and I added … [Read more...]
Goofy Challenge 2016: Final Thoughts and Costume Reveal
Hey guys! So, um, yeah...Merry Christmas...and Happy New Year, too! (Seriously, I'm the worst with keeping up with my blogging when things get busy). But since I'm working on catching up on all of your blogs, I thought I'd offer a quick recap before we go into the *real* reason for this … [Read more...]
We’re Going Goofy!
I know, I suck. I've been MIA and I'll spare you all the "it's the holidays and things have been crazy" excuse. I'm in the process of writing two (very belated) recaps of the Wine and Dine "Half" Marathon and the Richmond Marathon, I swear, but in the meantime I wanted to drop in with some … [Read more...]
Marathon #7: The Richmond Marathon
Yeah, so, as I've alluded here a few times over the past couple of weeks, Todd and I decided to do something a little nutty. (Okay, so it was mostly his idea, but I went along with it.) ;) We had a conversation about how marathon training really is months and months of preparation and hard … [Read more...]
Turning the Big 3-0
So I’d like to interrupt my regularly-scheduled New York City Marathon training talk with a very important message. This weekend is my birthday, and I’ll be turning the big 3-0. *GASP* Yes, that’s right, ladies and gentlemen. On Sunday, I will no longer be a twenty-something. I will be … [Read more...]
Race Recap: New Jersey Marathon
Okay, here it is. I'm back with my full recap of the New Jersey Marathon! I'll start with a quick look at the expo. I say quick look because there wasn't really anything there. The half and full marathons draw some 6,000 runners -- about 4,000 for the half, and 2,000 for the full (along with a 5K … [Read more...]
Wanted: Taper Tips
Happy Friday, all! So, last weekend we tackled the big kahuna in any marathon training plan. That's right, ladies and gentlemen... THE 20-MILER IS COMPLETE. Honestly, it wasn't our best long run. Granted, it definitely wasn't the WORST either. We tackled the 20 miles in my old stomping … [Read more...]
Race Recap: The Love Run
I'm baaaaaaaaaaacccccckkkk! Sorry for the crickets here, guys...it's been one of those weeks. But I'm excited to finally share my Philadelphia Love Run recap with all of you! Todd and I spent the day Saturday visiting some attractions in South Jersey that I've never been to -- the Adventure … [Read more...]