Getting road ready

After snow and snow in Boston this winter, my training has been mainly inside on the treadmill

I finally feel I am starting to get my 'race' legs back for road racing. I am hopeful the upcoming months I shall be able to run outside daily! 

I ran a 13.1 training race in Michigan Sunday. Mainly dirt roads, hills, and gravel . Very hard footing .

Very cold - 16 at the start. Totally froze!!!!

I ran even and felt fairly good - good prep for 2 rivers marathon this Sunday.

AG win) which was cool!

Best to run with my friends 

getting stronger, not up to par yet 

First Race of the Season

New Bedford 13.1

Weather perfect at 38 degrees, overcast , although wind picked up at the end.

Hilly course with a mile  long  hill at mile 11-12, ))

As this was my first outside race of the year and only third outdoor long run of the year, I started very conservative 

I felt good at mile four so I picked it up to my MP. 

Mojo in. Having fun at a race again!

This was my goal. 

Finished in Negative Split and had a great two mile cool down with my team.

Two Rivers Championship marathon in 2 weeks. Goal marathon. This is in PA

The first week of April will be Charlottesville VA marathon 

Excited 

Reduced miles and better nutrion these 

Weeks to come

Thanks so much to mysponsors

www.honeystinger.com

www.karhurunning.com

www.amritahealthfoods.com

www.swiftwick.com

www.cmsrun.org

 

Winter in MA

Tips for indoor running

I have been able to maintain my 80-85 miles a week even in this snowy weather! I have my 24 hour gym and have become good friends with the treadmill. I do 9-12 miles in the morning , then an easy 2-4 after work outside. 

My shoes for the treadmill are my Karhu Flow lights 

www.karhurunning.com

In order to get through the workouts I create mantras. I also use these in my races so this is good practice! Some of my favorites are:

" you  got this",  " this too shall pass",  " you are trained",  " it is just running ". I practice these in my speed and tempo workouts on the treadmill when I get a little tired or my concentration wanes. 

I also count backwards 3-2-1 for each set of miles, this is also a marathon strategy. More practice before the race and race day dawns easier. I think of my time goals for my upcoming race and use visualization of myself cruising along and in winning the race, I try to place myself at the race location and envision the scenery and temperature. 

I listen to music most of the time and love techno - old school mixes and German deep techno! My husband is a DJ and plays at underground parties and in Detroit) this music also motivated me and I have a favorite mix for my marathons!

This winter has been difficult , but I have priority for my miles and speed workouts. My coach has my schedule up weekly and I follow the posted workout without question. Coach knows best !

An Amrita bar is my post workout snack then I have a grainy toast with peanut butter an hour later. Perfect morning! 

 

My next race is the IMS Arizona Marathon February 15th . Excited for a solid race.  www.amritahealthfoods.com

 

2015 moving ahead

January workouts have been steady, 80-85 miles a week. Mostly treadmill in the am then a shakeout in the early evening. 

Looking towards Feb 15 for my first marathon of the year in AZ IMS

Should be fast ! 

Then my wonderful team taces begin Feb 22 for the USATF-NE circuit with Central Mass Striders racing team

First race is the 10 mile in Amherst MA

Second is the New Bedford half marathon March 15th

Then I have Charlottesville VA marathonEaster Weekend 

May brings is RI Marathon 

Then the USATFNE Mountain Series!!!

Excited

Thank you to LaceLockers, Karhu Shoes, Amrita Heath Foods,     GU Energy Labs, and Swiftwick Socks for 2015 ambassadorships for running . 

Your support makes all the difference 

Running stronger and faster

2014

So many memories

The best are with my friends at the races -Fargo marathon and Alaska marathon each with a special member from my runnibg team the best....

9 marathons , 2 second places for NV runs with the Angels and then for The big wildlife run in Alaska

Marathon number 100 complete at BCS marathon in TX- AG second and 8th place 

4 mountain races- Loon Mt championships, and Mt Washington 2 of my hardest yet favorite. Amazing .

One win for Morgan Valley UT)))

 5 AG awards

new states were NV, Washington DC not a state but I counted it as part of my quest, ND, ME, UT, Alaska, and NJ for my sub four state quest

Only Hawaii left to go

I am now an IronRunner for the USATF-NE series!!! Another goal completed and very proud of 

Next year the same along with the mountain series))))) 

Sub 3:00 marathon goal for 2015

To be Heathly and stronger, number on goal - this has plagued my races later in 2014, my health. Need to be stronger and faster. For myself, my goals and my team 

Thank you to my sponsers and keeping them for 2015! So excited for that and your support.

www.amritahealthfoods.com

www.karhu.com

www.lacelocker.com

www.guenergy.com

www.swiftwick.com

My coaches and new nutrition coach

www.gillietterunning.com

www.missbellevuevegan.com

My team

www.cmsrun.org

I am racing for Heath for Swiftness and to mentally reach for new goals for 2015. Powerfully and with Sisu