F^3 training weeks 3-6 (12/25/17-race day 1/20/18)

Good evening friends! I know that technically I raced yesterday...BUT I will finally recap all my training or lack thereof that led to the race. In the very near future I will also review the F^3 Half Marathon and 5k here and on BibRave! I will say now that it was fun and very well run! … Continue reading F^3 training weeks 3-6 (12/25/17-race day 1/20/18)

F^3 training weeks 1 & 2 (12/11-12/24/17): my return to running after injury

Hello friends! It's been far too long since I've had a running/training update...but until Saturday December 16th this gal was confined to cross training and rest due to  left IT band injury. :/ The good news is all my rest/cross training/strength work paid off and I'm back at it! 🙂 My comeback race will be … Continue reading F^3 training weeks 1 & 2 (12/11-12/24/17): my return to running after injury

Workout Wednesday #1: IT band strength & balance routine for runners

Good afternoon friends and fellow runners! 🙂 If you have been following me here for a while (or even if you haven't) it is no secret that I've struggled with IT band issues on and off for years. IT band injuries are tricky because they are often a result of weak hips, glutes, and hamstrings … Continue reading Workout Wednesday #1: IT band strength & balance routine for runners

Half Marathon Training Week #2 (12 weeks until the race!): Monday August 21st- Sunday August 27th.

Good evening! I hope all of you had a fantastic weekend full of fun, exercise, food, and time to relax! 🙂 My weekend was pretty low key, but it was just what I needed. The week of training didn’t not go quite as expected, but I will just roll with it. My mileage was pretty … Continue reading Half Marathon Training Week #2 (12 weeks until the race!): Monday August 21st- Sunday August 27th.

Half Marathon Training Week #1 (13 weeks until the race!): Monday August 14th- Sunday August 20th.

Good evening friends! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! My husband I are staying up late doing laundry and he’s finishing up his lesson plans for the week, so I thought I’d blog:) My half marathon training does not offically start until tomorrow, but I wanted to start my weekly workouts feature for … Continue reading Half Marathon Training Week #1 (13 weeks until the race!): Monday August 14th- Sunday August 20th.