Our coaches have devised a wonderful plan for us that is intelligently designed, and like many marathon training plans, it has build-up weeks and recovery weeks. In the beginning, we had a three-week cycle, but now that the mileage is … Continue reading
This entire post is a rant. Feel free to stop reading, except that if you do, you will miss out on some prime fodder for laughing at me. Decide yet? OK, good, glad you’re sticking around. Yesterday was…stupid. I had … Continue reading
Week 3 was still a recovery week, but after discovering I could run pain-free on Tuesday, I had a much brighter outlook. Training volume was still low, with alternating days of workout and rest, but I added length back in … Continue reading
Surgery first thing this week threw training to the wayside, but I made the most of my limited abilities. Monday: Since I knew I wouldn’t be able to do yoga for a while, I took advantage of my midday surgery … Continue reading
I apologize for my long absence. I’ve been mostly confined to my couch since Monday afternoon and completely unmotivated to do much of anything. (For those who don’t know, I had a hernia repair surgery Monday morning, for an epigastric … Continue reading
For the first time in over a year, I haven’t worked out in four days. For most people, taking some time off, enjoying a holiday weekend, spending time relaxing and being with family would be welcome. I feel guilt. I … Continue reading