Hoover Dam

On my quest to have all my marathon states be BQ's, my last one was NV. 

Hoover Dams course was not easy . At all. But I like hills  

I met some friends at the packet pickup and then at the start. 

I felt tapered and very confident 

I went out easier for the first 2 miles per coach Mike. Then I ramped it up. Felt great at 13.1. 

The second round of hills were more draining for sure . 

I took a gel at 14 miles then pushed into the mountains 

The Last 6 miles brought it in at 650 pace  and felt very strong

I came in as first women and led from the start 

My goal complete as the third women in the USA to have a BQ marathon in every state and DC

Thank you to Skechers, Honey Stinger, Amrita, OnlyAtoms, RuninRabbit, LaceLocker, Swiftwick , NuttZo

2017 goal is a sub 300 marathon and to qualify for the USA long distance team 

NJ one day

On Nov 12th I started at the NJ day one fest 

My goal was 125 miles to make the USA long distance team list

Started great goal pace in tact for the first 6 hrs 

Fueling steadily and no issues 

Then the cold came in 

Not prepared with clothes and no crew

My fingers and hands froze and my legs as well 

Sigh

I could not imagine continuing for the overnight for 16 more hours 

I decided to stop at 9hrs and drive home

A lot to bring with me to my next attempt in may for the team. Crew and clothes will be prepared 

BG262

Marathon 117 and 49th BQ state fine and done

Perfect weather of 55 and overcast in Bowling Green KY 

Did a shake out run of 3 miles at the start 

The day of started on time at 7. The hills were early and plentiful 

I kept it easy for the first round of hills , then flat from 7-12, passing runners around miles 10-16, the second round of the hills was better as I knew what was coming up 

Felt a bit weary at miles 20-22 then was able to pick it back up 

Finished happy to be done - thought I had the win, but one lady was in front of me 

Second overall Women 

Tired!!

Grand event but hard 

Next up NJ Day One 24HR event Nov 12th

Going for it to make the long distance team ........

The Train

Ran The Ghost Train Ultra yesterday as a tool for pacing and nutrition for my A Goal race, 24 HR NJ one day November 11th. This serves as a qualifier race for the USA long distance team.

Practiced keeping my pace steady and fueling every 3.5 miles. I only ate 8 Honey Stinger chomps, one half Gel, 3 small cups tailwind, 3 small butterfingers bites, 2 hard candies , 1 half cup coke during the 6.5 hours I was running

Officially stopped at 30 miles to be counted. I then took my number off and ran for another 10, to again practice mentally for the 24hr. Third , podium, female for that distance.

Fell once but not bad. Felt overall great. 

Up next BG KY State championship marathon Nov 6th

Thank you

Skechers Performance Team 

GoRun Forzas

Honey Stinger Gel

Swiftwick 12'. Socks

LaceLockers

Amrita Bars

Runinrabbit

Onlyatoms

NuttZo

Empire State

Marathon number 115

Perfect overcast weather 50 degrees

Felt ready and slept well for a change

Started once again too slow, but once I saw I was in the lead picked it up

The best part was having a lead and behind bike lead the whole race. I felt very special 

Miles 14-18 yuk. Pit spot which significantly lowered my finish time a D I expended too much energy trying to get back on pace

Miles 20-26 grand. Kept a 710 steady and negative split the race!

Broke the tape which was thrilling 

Happiest to be done.

Felt strong. Ready for a 305 in November at KY state championship marathon on the 6th.

Big thanks to 

Skechers Performance- GORun4's

Swiftwick socks- 12' pink

Honey Stinger- 2 chocolate gels

LaceLocker- Blue LaceLockers

Amrita- PreRace half of a Maca Chocolate Bar

Runinrabbit- post race sweet trucker hat

NuttZo- PreRace PB

My coach- Justin Gillette 

Next up Ghost Train 45 mile ultra Oct 22

MO #115

You I raced MO St Charles as a b race prep for Syracuse NY Oct 9

Going back this fall to have all of my marathon state races be BQ's. 

MO was half trail half road

Lots of twists in the downtown area

Started in the lead pack on point a bit fast

Too fast by the 10k- so I eased a bit

Mistake

Mikes 13-18 were gravel trail - yuck and flat. I love hillier courses

Paced with a gentleman to 18, legs on fire, felt dizzy again as I did in the half last weekend. I told myself suck it up and downed a honey stinger gel

Better

Last 6 were off goal pace but steady 

4th women they carted me to the med text again, I was ok I'm 10 min

Blood work to turn into Inside Tracker this week!

Got to see good friends Cade Dennis and Glen!!

SyracyNY Sunday goal A race

Thank you to 

Skechers GO Run 4

Swiftwick aspire socks

Honey stinger gel

Amrita bar

NuttZo PB pre race

Lace Lockers

Only Atoms gear 

Shoes And Fall Marathons

DI raced the Seasons 20k 2 weeks ago

Loved the course, quite hilly but gorgeous lands in Acton MS

Humid day and then the rain came at mile 8- 10 degree change 

Thrilling!

Came out with a 20k PR

This Sunday raced in Akron Oh

Best part was meeting MEB K , I was in the elite - seeded area before the race and I ran up to him, thanked him, shook his hand and smiled , he was so gracious!!!!!

The race I was very tired

Fluid intake too low and started weaving at mile 8. Med tent stop for 3 mins and drank half a power aide 

So much better. I raced as best I could to the half end. A good time if not for the stop..... Sigh.... Too much work stress and not enough fluids and nutrients totally blew my chances for a PR in the 26.2

Resting eating Resting

MO cowbell 26.2 this weekend then Syracuse NY the weekend after 

Love the GOMEB 3's perfect for racing 

"Where are the buses?"

Made it to the proper star Marquete MI 26.2 

Lovely memories almost did not happen

With my mum as my new race crew' she desired to take me to the start line instead of taking the bus and then waiting in the cold- awesome!

We left and went to the start area

No one was there, no worries as it was an HR to the start, all the port o Johns empty , parking lot ready and clear

So we waited and waited and waited , now I was worried, rechecked the map- we were at the mine area for the 13.1!!!! Panic, so we hit the road at 80 mph lol made it to the proper start and ran to the start with 7 min to spare! Lol fun panic!))))

Started too conservative . Then had to make up in the second half

The second 13.1 miles were flat to 20 then up and down and around a peninsula 

Finished. Hot tired

7th women third AG

Faster then last weekend in Quebec by 5 min with a beg split

Great run

Thank you SKECHERS, Amrita, Honey stinger, Lace Locker, NuttZo, Swiftwick, Only Atoms

Next up Akron OH