2014 Virtual Race for the Animals (Half Marathon #10)

October 13, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Races, Running #runhappy, #vegrunchat, goals, Half marathon, no meat athlete, Running, SASHA Farm, vegan runners, Virtual Racing

Yesterday I ran my 10th half marathon! This was the 2014 Virtual Race for the Animals, put on by #vegrunchat. All proceeds are being donated to SASHA Farm- a farm animal sanctuary that offers a safe haven to animals in need of affection, social interaction, food, shelter, and lots of love! While I actually won … Continue reading 2014 Virtual Race for the Animals (Half Marathon #10)

3- week unexpected hiatus, sorry!

August 31, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Lucy, Marathon Training, Running #runhappy, Brooks ST Racers, Half marathon, intervals, Marathon training, pneumonia, Runmeter, Running

Yeah yeah, I'm a terrible blogger, but this time I have a legitimate excuse ;) I was completely derailed with a 3-week bout of walking pneumonia AND an upper respiratory infection. I'm still not back to 100% but today was the first time I woke up almost un-congested! So of course I had to take … Continue reading 3- week unexpected hiatus, sorry!

Week 1 Half Marathon Training Recap

June 17, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running Brooks ST Racers, GoRun2, Hal Higdon, Half marathon, plant-power, Running, Skechers, Training, Treadmill

I think I've mentioned that I'm virtually training with a friend for her first half marathon. We're doing a modified version of Hal Higdon's Intermediate plan. So far, so good! Here's how it's been going: Monday: 3-5 miles easy/recovery: Did 3.84 miles in 40:00 (treadmill) Tuesday: CT or Rest: did 40 minutes walking Level 5 … Continue reading Week 1 Half Marathon Training Recap

May Summary and June Goals

June 4, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running goals, Half marathon, Marathon, Running, Training

Hey look! It's the worst blogger in the whole world! ;) First off, Happy National Running Day! I had a good month! I've been back under 120 consistently since May 18th, and I ran/walked every day for a total of well over 100 miles! Yippee! I've also began marathon training (again) and am seriously considering … Continue reading May Summary and June Goals

April Summary and May Goals

May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance Bucks county, goals, Half marathon, Lucy, Marathon, plant-powered, Running, SparkPeople, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss, Weight Watchers

So I didn't quite make 100 miles, but I did come close (93.11 miles)! I ran at least 4 days/week. And I did dip back under 120 but unfortunately it didn't last. I did end up with a .4 pound loss though! ;) All in all, it was a good month. I tracked … Continue reading April Summary and May Goals

Earned my Resolution Run medal!

January 2, 2014January 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running 5k, Half marathon, Lucy, medal earned, plant-strong, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

I didn't complete it in one run, but I did complete it in less than 24 hours ;) I did 8.6 miles New Year Eve and 5.02 miles on New Years Day. Today I did a slow and easy 5k (3.11 miles) at lunch, then came home and made another batch of the Tahini Lime … Continue reading Earned my Resolution Run medal!

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running Criminal Minds, Garmin 210, Half marathon, Lucy, plant-strong, resolutions, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

Last night I ran 8.6 miles as part of my Resolution Run and will get in the other 4.5 in about an hour - I registered for a (virtual) half marathon and already have the medal, so I have to finish earning it! I wasn't planning on splitting it between 2 runs, but my tummy … Continue reading Happy New Year!