Manchester Marathon moving forward: number 89 Sunday

Great days over the past 2. Salem MA I was able to help at the Karhu Booth and discuss shoes . Then my friend Seongtaek Kwon , of Karhu  shoes, took a very cool video of me in Marblehead MA. 

The link is at www.karhurunning.com

Last week I was able to beat the cold and  volunteered at our 5k race!)) fun fun times and then ran 15 miles in the woods- rail trail with the CMS group

Taper now for the last marathon of 2013 the USATF-NE championship in NH Sunday. I will be a part of the Women's Team and I am excited.

Lastly a shout out to Tristian from Australia . www.runlikecrazy.com

He had this marathon contest and I was second ) he is cool and awesome ! 

Marathon Wisdom

   Good Friends mean the World to me

Marathon #88 and SubFour State # 42 this past Sat in Hartford CT. Running in very tired legs from Nahant 30k, not fun. Mentally tough and really my whole body started to ache at Mile 14! Not a good sign! I used my words of " stride"  and " you got this" - helped, but unable to push to  a PR. 318, 4th in Age Group of 178 and 38th Women of 1154. Cool. One more Manchester NH to go. 

Best Part: I finally got to meet Elite Karhu Runner Meagan Nedlo whom ran to a 4th place in the half. Meeting also first time with Seongtaek Kwon. Global Manager Web Karhu International and Craft Sportswear. He has supported me and my racing efforts with Team Karhu this year. Tremendously. Inspiration and love to Karhu and for the stamina power it helps to impart onto others) 

My great friend Cheryl Cleary was in the elite tent and told me about the candy and granola bars there - so cool- she is amazing and came in 12 th OA in the Half Marathon

Grant Stieglitz whom just won another marathon Sunday in Iowa, gave me words of wisdom, " no one is running but yourself", easy right? How I tend to forget this . Thank you. This weekend was made tremendous by friends and experiences made with them- love.

Now to rest for Manchester, NM Marathon the USATF-NE marathon championship race November 3rd.

USATF-NE Race 2

Last weekend was the Nahant 30k race, 18.6 miles in the hilly island town of Nahant MA north of Boston.

Great time. I stuck to my coaches plan and was able to finish with a negative Split time and had a straight up flat 18:00 for the last 5k of the race.

Our team finished forth in the open and second masters! Cheryl My Team mate won the women's title and our Men's team had the overall win. Amazing Team.

I got to hand out with Level Renner peeps and saw Jordan Of Karhu on the side cheering others on

My shoes were the new Karhu Fluid 3

Steady, stable and race worthy

Taper time for Hartford CT marathon next weekend. Going for it and aiming high for a sub 3:08. With my coaches help, Justin  and Jake Gillette, I am excited and ready

 

Lone Gull 10k

Great race with the CMS team! Last weekend was the USATF-NE 10 k in Gloucester MA

On the ocean we ran a little hills in a beautiful neighborhood , could not of asked for a better day, 65 and sunny

Our team did amazing and placed second as did the men's CMS Team!

I got to know the ladies on the team much more during the early road trip)

I did well in the race, but not up to par in my book, faded at mile 3 and then also went out way you to fast, lesson again learned

Ready for the challenge of Nahant 30k in a USATF-NE race number 2 for with the CMS Team, bring on the distance!!

After that CT Hartford Marathon Oct 12th, state number 42 and marathon 90

Weekend recap and upcoming 10k

Lessons learned over the weekend of needing to cut back from 80 mile weeks from time yo time and to REST. My left leg has been sore and as such, totally jogged the Canal Diggers 5k race Saturday and Sunday off. Feeling better!

Up next excited and proud to be representing first time for the CMS Women's Team at the Lone Gull 10k Sunday in Gloucester , MA. Part of the USATF- NE Grand Prix Series. I believe right now our team for the year is in fourth and our men's team is also second or third. Got to rest and be race ready!

www.lonegull10k.com

The Canal 5k was great, music food, beer everywhere! My friend Cheryl won overall women and got her PR, so proud of her!!

www.canaldiggers.org

The efficient Karhu

The first shoe above is one of the Karhu Originals. Fly and sooo sweet for street wear.  The Karhu Albatross. i would run in these, but on a daily basis, top. many styles are at www.karhu.com

The shoe below started my love with Karhu, way back in early 2007 I think. I bought these over in Amsterdam, Germany, wore and raced in them and then tried to find Karhu shoes again a few years ago. I did after searching much! Thank you Jordan from @karhurunning for getting me up and racing, once again, with Finland style

 

More of my favorite shoes to show you!!!

The next is the newest, The Fluid 3 Fulcrum. Cushioned, yet firm. I ran a marathon in them. Perfect. Responsive . I had a fast 16 mile in them today . Do far the best for long distance racing in my book!

Racing Shoes

The shoe blog begins! I will be posting another tomorrow with my reviews of my collection from Karhu. Please contact me for any personal racing or shoe questions! Also at www.karhu.com each shoe has detailed information and a place for ordering 

Karhu shoes have assisted me in 3 new PR's, trail races, marathon wins, and in expanding my style through the shoe))

Total love

www.blog.karhu.com/83-complete-marathons-in-38-different-states-alicia-eno 

The first to review is the Fast3 , 11oz.

Great for speed although I would recommend for road and track work 

Very very forward feeling and propels one forward

For a little background before I continue, I have been  a Karhu Team athlete for over one year and what a joy in experience and racing! Karhu running began on the track in 1916 and has come very far. Karhu is Finland's legendary running brand and all I own. 

Flow3 Trainer. 8.5 oz

Lightweight perfect for speed,  I wear them for 5k and 10k races

Forward 4 Fulcrum , 9.4 oz. I really have come to like these for long runs and for my marathon training. More stability and cushion. Great for everyday training