So here we are…less than a month away from the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. Time has flown by! But I can’t help that my anxiety is through the roof! Running has been more than just a challenge lately. Just being able to survive each day has been the goal. But I have been able to get my runs in and able to hit those … Continue reading Oh what fun it is to run
We all know that running is difficult and takes a lot of courage, strength and determination to do it. But most of all you have to conquer lots of fears. Once you have gotten all of that out of the way, because TRUST me…you will. I believe in all of you. Most of you already have overcome all of that already. Just taking that first … Continue reading Running in comfort
Lately I have been on a tough road. I always have hope that one day all my illnesses would just stop, but the way things are going….it doesn’t seem that way. My conditions only seem to be worsening and days are only getting tougher to push through. I do wake up every day in pain and I barely sleep at night, but every day is … Continue reading There is magic to train for
The marathon. One of the toughest distances to tackle, yet one of the most self satisfying distances to accomplish. It isn’t easy, but definitely not impossible. I’ve done many and plan to do many more. Call me crazy but the feeling of exhaustion, tired legs, running miles after miles, to then get to the finish line for a little piece of medal and a banana … Continue reading 26.2 Marathon training tips
When you think about running, you imagine a beautiful trail, comfortably paved roads, some tall trees to add some shade….sounds perfect right? So what do you do on the days that the rain storm outside looks like a monsoon? Or its so cold outside your hands freeze going to get the mail?….You hit the treadmill!!! I do love a good run in the rain…there is … Continue reading Beat the treadmill blues
Since I last wrote, last week, a few things have changed. I was put on a strict medication routine that I wasn’t too happy about at first. The medicines make me drowsy and sleepy. So the first few days on the medicines all I did was sleep. Had trouble sleeping at night though because the pain would kick in. I still spent a lot of … Continue reading I can, I will.
I haven’t been writing much but here is why, and I hope to be back writing soon! I miss helping you all overcome injuries! As most of you know, I have been bed ridden for the past week and a half now. Long story short, after running my 8 training miles the day before mother’s day, an odd pain hit. I have never had an … Continue reading Stronger I will be
Wow things have been busy around here lately! But I was finally able to sit down and make my training schedule for the TCS NYC Marathon! I am not happy about the fact that I have to train during the HOT HOT Florida summer but I’ll make it work! When I set out to train for a marathon, I like write everything down. I usually … Continue reading Let the training begin!
How did I set 3 PRs in one month?!?!? I’ll tell you. It’s no secret. I have always been a competitive runner….I compete against myself. I RARELY run a race for time, or train to be faster. Knowing that running alone is a major task in itself, I’m not trying to go completely off my rocker and hurt myself. I know that running any distance … Continue reading Believe it is and you will succeed
I can’t believe how quickly the time has flew by!!! I feel like just yesterday I was sitting in front of my computer waiting for the clock to strike 12 so I can sign up for the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge! Was I really about to sign up for this challenge? Can I do it??? OF COURSE!!!!! There is no doubt in my mind … Continue reading In 39 Days..
Empire Unleashed 