Marathon Training – Weeks 14 and 15

May 25, 2015May 25, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training #runhappy, Brooks, Camelbak, endurance, Fate, Gymboss, intervals, Launch 2, Long Run, Marathon training, Newton, Running

I can honestly say that I'm ready for the marathon!! Especially after Saturday's 22(.81) mile long run! Did you hear that?! I ran almost 23 miles!!! And it didn't suck!! Switching my long runs to Saturday, and using :30/:30 run/walk intervals have made all the difference. And I also bought a(nother) new pair of shoes … Continue reading Marathon Training – Weeks 14 and 15

20-mile Long Run Report, and Weeks 12 and 13 of Marathon Training

May 11, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running 20 mile long run, Brooks Ghost 6, Garmin, Marathon training, Runmeter, Running, running with IBS, Slow Runners Club

You guys!!! I ran 20 miles and I didn’t die!! It was actually a great run! I have to thank my Slow Runners Club peeps for suggesting to try out short run/walk intervals. I normally use run/jog intervals or just run. When I tried doing the run/walk thing a few years ago I would get … Continue reading 20-mile Long Run Report, and Weeks 12 and 13 of Marathon Training

Marathon Training – Recap of Weeks 10 and 11

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training #REDA, IBS, Marathon training, Running, weigh-in

Oh yes, I have a blog here I keep forgetting about. Oops. Ahem, anyways. I'm still moving right along with marathon training, and also today is the last day of #REDA (Run Every Day in April). I'm planning on 3.25 miles at lunch today which will make my April running mileage total 111 miles! Here's … Continue reading Marathon Training – Recap of Weeks 10 and 11

Wordless Wednesday

April 15, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Wordless Wednesday Wordless Wednesday

Marathon Training – Week 9 Recap

April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Marathon training, Running

Here's how this last week looked: I'm still extremely dissatisfied with how my 16-miler went. Yes, I got it done and Woohoo to that, but seriously, it SUCKED. I hate to dwell on things but I can't seem to help myself. I think it's because this is the point where I quit last time around. … Continue reading Marathon Training – Week 9 Recap

Wordless Wednesday

April 8, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Wordless Wednesday vegan, veganism, Wordless Wednesday

Marathon Training – Week 8 Recap

April 6, 2015April 6, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training #REDA, Marathon training, Running, Slow Runners Club

Today begins week 9 of marathon training and that means I'm halfway through training! This coming weekend will be a 16-mile long run, which is where my training stopped on the last go-around and I quit. Not this time! I've got the shoe situation all settled, I've found the best fueling gel, I've got a … Continue reading Marathon Training – Week 8 Recap

Marathon Training – Week 7 Summary

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training 1400 v2, Daily Mile, foot pod, Garmin, Kinvara 5, Marathon training, New Balance, Running, running shoes, Running Warehouse, Saucony, SmashRun, weigh-in

Happy Meatless Monday! I don't have a new recipe this week because I'm still eating my delicious leftovers from last week. As long as I have quinoa/rice, beans, salsa, and guacamole I don't need much else :) I had a great week of training! Not only did I complete all workouts (including the 14 mile … Continue reading Marathon Training – Week 7 Summary

This Week’s Food and Fitness

March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Food Logs, Marathon Training, Running Food Log, Kinvara 5, Marathon training, Pocketfuel, Running, running shoes, Saucony

I've been eating the same thing all week for all 3 meals. Boring? Nope, delicious! Have a look: The recipe for the Taco Bake is HERE, and the BB (Black bean) Sriracha sauce is HERE. Instead of making it with the veggie pasta (like on the recipe link), I've just been eating it over brown … Continue reading This Week’s Food and Fitness

Marathon Training – Weeks 5 and 6

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Marathon training, Running

I can't believe it's already week 7 of marathon training! I've been following the plan precisely and it's been going great so far! This week the long runs start going beyond my "comfort zone" so wish me luck! Here's how Week 5 (March 9 - 15) went: And Week 6 (March 16 - 22): I … Continue reading Marathon Training – Weeks 5 and 6