Running

C25k (redo): Week 1 Complete

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So after my half marathon last Sunday I decided I was going to revisit the Couch to 5k program to work on speeding up a little bit. I think week 1 was a success! W1D1: 3 miles in 32:08 W1D2: 3.13 miles in 32:32 W1D3: 3.28 miles in 33:02 The first time I did C25k … Continue reading C25k (redo): Week 1 Complete

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

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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)

Last Week’s Training and a Meatless Monday Recipe

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Almost 40 miles last week: Monday 9/15: 3.5 miles easy/recovery + 1.85 walked w/Lucy Tuesday 9/16: 1.7 walked w/Lucy (rest day) Wednesday 9/17: 4 mile tempo run + 1.7 walked w/Lucy Thursday 9/18: 30 minutes slow/easy (2.62 miles) +1.6 walked w/Lucy Friday 9/19: 40 min steady run (4.13 miles) + 1.5 walked w/Lucy Saturday 9/20: … Continue reading Last Week’s Training and a Meatless Monday Recipe

3- week unexpected hiatus, sorry!

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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 6 HM Training Recap

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I just got back from a walk with Lucy and figured I might as well get my summary post in so that I can (hopefully) post a recipe tomorrow for Meatless Monday :) That's probably kinda hard to read, so here's a recap: Monday: 35 minute easy/recovery run. Did 3.71 miles in 35:01. I felt … Continue reading Week 6 HM Training Recap

Week 5 Half Marathon Training Recap

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Better late than never, right?! I only ended up running 3 days, but still managed to get in over 30 miles for the week! I did my speed-work on Wednesday (treadmill): 8 x 400 repeats (love this workout!) for 30 minutes (just over 3 miles), hill-work on Friday (treadmill): 3.5 miles of level 1 hills … Continue reading Week 5 Half Marathon Training Recap