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

Week 4 Ultra Training

July 22, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Ultra Training endurance, Long Run, Running, running shoes, Training

Here's how last week's training went: Monday: rest Tuesday: Speed Intervals - 1:2 x 10 Wednesday: Easy Thursday: rest Friday: Hills! Saturday: 18-mile Long Run Sunday: 10k Recovery Run at Race pace I wore the new Newton Distance IV for my long run and they felt pretty good. I noticed that I'm still grabbing for … Continue reading Week 4 Ultra Training

I Ran 24 Miles Today!

June 27, 2015June 27, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Running #runhappy, blisters, deer, Ghost 6, Long Run, Marathon training, Running, Ultra training

I had 15 miles on the schedule for today, but the weather was fantastic (70F, cloudy and light rain) and I didn't have any tummy issues, so... I ran my longest run ever (so far) - 24 miles! I woke up about 8:30am which, by the way, is WAY too early for a Saturday morning … Continue reading I Ran 24 Miles Today!

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

Long Run Sunday

March 30, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance #tutusrock, diet, Long Run, Running, Treadmill, weight loss mode

I had a really good run today, and I could have kept going but Lucy started beating on the (treadmill room) door at about 80 minutes. I started my cool-down and finished at 90 minutes and 8.3 miles. After I finished up I threw on a tutu and took a few shots trying to find … Continue reading Long Run Sunday

Marathon Training Begins (again)

November 11, 2013November 13, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training Introvert, Long Run, Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Running, Social Anxiety, Training, Vegetarian, Virtual Racing

I'm supposed to be running the Philadelphia marathon next weekend. Supposed to means I'm registered. I've been registered since the day registration opened because that was my goal for this year - to complete a full marathon. Training went really well up until 6 weeks ago. I barely made it through my 16 mile long … Continue reading Marathon Training Begins (again)