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Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

Coming off a step back mileage week, not of choice but out of necessity, I felt this week’s training allowed me to put some of those finishing touches on my training.  The week was a bit of a renewal.  Every marathon training has it lows and I believe I’m finally over them and springing up with strength, determination and confidence. Keeping Pace: Boston Training I am following the Hanson’s Less Is More Plan where speed, strength and … Read entire article »

Filed under: Boston Marathon, Running

Staying Positive

Staying Positive

Ok, so the last few weeks of training have been difficult to say the least.  Started with the blister, next came the buttocks/hamstring pain and just when that calmed down my rouge rib decided to throw it’s hat into the drama.  OH MY! Did you know that a rib could move out of place and cause extreme pain and muscle spasms?  I know it sounds weird, but can happen for many reasons as simple as a … Read entire article »

Filed under: Boston Marathon, Faith, Running, Training

Would You?

Would You?

If someone told you to put an onion on your swollen ankle, would you? Tuesday while at the chiropractor he mentioned that the “old school” way to reduce swelling is by placing an onion directly on the skin and wrapping it into place.  Although I was a bit amazed by this tidbit of knowledge I had forgotten it until this morning.  I thought, what the heck.  I have nothing to lose….but maybe some swelling. It’s day 6 … Read entire article »

Filed under: Races, Running

Oh, The Agony

When you tell a runner they may not be able to run their upcoming races many emotions erupt. Denial Doubt Freak out Agony Sadness Hope Over the last few days I’ve circled around and around these emotions.  Crazy to think that a ankle roll could cause so much damage.  My ankle blew up to an ugly size and a friend lovingly called me club foot.  And because we work in the golf industry this has a double meaning making it a bit more humorous. Knowing how important it was to keep off the foot as much as possible I’ve taken some time off work.  Wish it could have been more time, but I think it has proven beneficial to get home to ice and elevate the ankle as much as possible.  When I woke up this morning and … Read entire article »

Filed under: Running

A Week’s Difference

A Week’s Difference

What a difference a week can make.  Last Sunday I drove up to Gloucester and set a new PR only to go out today for a 12 mile training run to be sidelined by a sprained ankle in mile one. The 5th and last running of the Lone Gull 10K was last weekend.  It was a fabulous race.  Fun course.  Beautiful town.  Perfect weather.  This trinity lead to a new 10K PR for me and I … Read entire article »

Filed under: Pups, Races, Running