Trails 4 Tails Training (week 1 wrap-up)

May 28, 2017May 28, 2017 Laura Runs a Latte Lucy, Running, Ultra Training

Day 1 (Monday 5/22/17): Rest day. I walked 1.75 miles with Lucy. Day 2 (Tuesday 5/23/17): 1:2 speed intervals x10 = 3.1 miles. Nike LunarTempo. Plus 1.75 miles with Lucy. Day 3 (Wednesday 5/24/17): 3 miles easy pace using :90/:30 intervals (31:08). New Balance Vazee Pace v2. Plus 2.3 miles with Lucy. Day 4 (Thursday … Continue reading Trails 4 Tails Training (week 1 wrap-up)

Trails 4 Tails Training

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Ultra Training

As a bonus for pre-ordering the No Meat Athlete Cookbook, I was sent the Marathon Roadmap, which is an 18-week marathon training plan/schedule. I was looking at the plan this morning, and if I start training this week, race day would fall the weekend of September 23rd. So.... I looked at what races would be … Continue reading Trails 4 Tails Training

Summer Running Checklist

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 Laura Runs a Latte Running

It seems like we went from winter to summer overnight around here! It was in the 40s a few days ago and now it's mid-90s!! Time to take inventory on my summer running gear. Shoes (duh). I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm good on shoes for the moment. I'm alternating between the New … Continue reading Summer Running Checklist

New Year, New Training Plan

January 10, 2017January 13, 2017 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Ultra Training Running, Ultramarathon training

The Dirty German is on May 13th this year, and while "official" training doesn't begin until January 23rd I'm doing a few weeks of pre-training to start building mileage back up. I kinda fizzled out back in September or October - I think I was burned out and needed a break. To alleviate burn out this … Continue reading New Year, New Training Plan

10k for Autism

April 24, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Racing, Running New Balance, Running, Treadmill, Virtual Racing, Zante v2

After a failed attempt at this yesterday (I only made it 3.3 miles before having to charge back home. I'll spare the details...), I managed to complete the 10k for Autism (virtual race) today. I opted for the treadmill so that I'd be closer to the bathroom, if needed ;) But all went well, and … Continue reading 10k for Autism

Training Derailed. What’s next? And Shoes!

April 21, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Running Shoes New Balance, Running, running shoes, running with IBS, Vazee Pace, Zante v2

My training for the Dirty German Endurance Fest got derailed by my stupid stomach issues. I ended up at the GI and am currently in the midst of several procedures being done to figure out what's going on. Needless to say, I will not be ready to run 50 miles in 3 weeks. I was … Continue reading Training Derailed. What’s next? And Shoes!

13.1, 5, 10k, 10k, 10 miles, and 10k

February 8, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Running Shoes #runhappy, Brooks, Long Run, Newton, Running, running shoes, Saucony, US Road Running, Virtual Racing

Whoops, I seemed to have missed the last couple of weekend's long runs. Here's a brief recap: 1/23/16 - I did the Run Free virtual half-marathon in the PureConnect 4s. 1/24 was a 5-mile recovery run, in the Kinvara 5. 1/25 - 1/29/16 I did another virtual challenge - 5 5ks in 5 days. 1/30/16 - … Continue reading 13.1, 5, 10k, 10k, 10 miles, and 10k

8 Miles – NB Vazee Pace

January 17, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Running Shoes Injini, intervals, New Balance Vazee Pace, SkirtSports, Treadmill

Well again, I didn't make it 12 miles BUT my blistered toe was fine with just a band-aid over it. The only problem I had today was that I pooped out too early. This happens when I don't slow down enough for my longer runs. 8 miles isn't really a "long" run for me, but … Continue reading 8 Miles – NB Vazee Pace

7 Miles – Newton Gravity III

January 16, 2016 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Running Shoes, Ultra Training blisters, Injini, Newton Gravity III

As my shoe obsession (and therefore collection) has grown out of control, I've decided that I need to start documenting how my shoe (and other wardrobe) choices for each run go. Especially since I'm now training for a 50-mile race and will be adding more longer runs to my schedule. I can wear just about … Continue reading 7 Miles – Newton Gravity III

Sloppy Cuckoo 12-hour Challenge – I’m an #UltraMarathoner!

October 12, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Races, Running Running, Sloppy Cuckoo, trail running, ultramarathon

You guys!! I ran over 35 miles yesterday!! My time wasn't what I wanted, but OMG! That was the hardest, most challenging, awesomely awful thing EVER! Those trails were no joke!! I had to climb over fallen trees and huge stumps, run through mud and a creek, climb up and down unimaginable steep hills, and … Continue reading Sloppy Cuckoo 12-hour Challenge – I’m an #UltraMarathoner!