2014 Races and Goals

I have some wonderful races coming up this year that I am excited for! My 100th marathon goal and also my Sub 4Hour State 50 will be in January 2015 at the Maui Hawaii Marathon ! I hope to run this with my coach Justin Gillette! 

I thank all of my support and ambassadorships: 

www.karhurunning.com

www.guenergy.com

www.swiftwick.com

www.swirlgear.com

www.seemeinthedark.com

HealthE Organics - Eno P-Nutty Protein bars  help me to fuel properly 

I will be racing all of the USATF-NE Grand Prix Races with my CMS Team along with individual marathons

April 

1) James Joyce Ramble in Dedham MA the 27th , 10k

www.ramble.org

May

1) Fargo Marathon May 10th

www.fargomarathon.com

2) Sugarloaf Marathon May 18th

Sugarloaf ME

www.sugarloaf.com/marathon

June

1) Ribfest 5miler

Merrimack, NH June 15th

2) Mt. Washington Road Race

June 21

www.mountwashingtonroadrace.com

Gotham, NH

July

1) Morgan Valley Marathon

Morgan Ut

July 25

www.morganvalleymarathon.com

August

1) Moose's Tooth Marathon

Anchorage Alaska 

August 17th

www.bigwildliferuns.org

2) Green MT. 15k

Burlington VT

www.gmaa.net

August 31

September 

1) Lone Gull 10k

Glouster MA 

September 14

www.lonegull10k.com

October

1) Atlantic City Marathon

October 19th

Atlantic City, NJ

www.acmarathon.org

November

1) Manchester City Marathon 

Manchester NH

November 2nd 

www.cityofmanchestermarathon.com

Cannot Wait

Wishing for health and strong mind for all races 

39.3 Race Miles

The weekend started with the RnR DC Marathon Saturday . Weather was perfect 45 and cloudy . I ran conserving energy and speed as I was also racing 13.1 Sunday. I had even splits of 138 for a finish of 3:16. Happy and that was my goal. AG placed third out of many and 13th of 1700 women pretty cool!! 

I then ran to the airport - compression socks on- to make it to Boston.

Sunday was my CMS Team race - USATF- NE 13.1 New Bedford MA. 

We car pooled to the start. The race was wonderful, on the coast by the ocean, rolling hills. I felt very tired, but my legs were fine. On point for a 130 till mile 8, then the weight of the races sat in! Finished strong, but could not push it .

I need to work on my nutrition and add a few pounds before Fargo Marathon in May. This will help me from fading as I did in both races. I am going to add protein powder and additional vegan foods!) strong and need to be much stronger to get my sub 3:05! 

Thanks to 

www.guenergy.com

www.karhu.com

www. Swirlgear.com

www.swiftwick.com

www.seemeinthedark.com

and www.healtheorganics.com

Race support I thank you 

Motivation - Runners Paradise - Taper coming up

Lovely weekend! Saturday first belted out 12 miles on the treadmill with speed work. Awesome workout. 

I then traveled the Greater River Running Company store outside of Boston. Great store. Picked out a zip up from www.janji.com and Swirlgear ! Loved my time and gear! 

On then to USATF NE High School Indoor Championships . What an inspiration these young racers were. My co workers daughter won the huddles ! So much fun .

Sunday did a hilly 20 mile run with the CMS Women's coach. Felt strong and ready to tackle and get a fast time for The RnRoll DC Marathon and then The New Bedford half marathon in 2 weeks! 

I am the running ambassador for Healthe Organics and they named a protein bar with me- Eno Protein Bar. They are so tasty and I am very proud to be a part of their company. 

Taper in one week. State Sub 4 number 45 and marathon 93

www.seemeinthedark.com

Love my shirt ! 

2014 Racing

I want to thank everyone Friends and runners a like whom have supported my and my running thus far- you are one of the largest reasons why I am out there every day! 

For 2014 I am proud to announce my running ambassador ships :

1) HealthE Organics.

FB page is the same

A new start up company based on nutrition for runners, bikers , and all athletes.  Right now specialized Bars are amazing! 

2) See Me In The Dark

www.seemeinthedark.com

FB: above

A company based from Miami - reflective clothing for everyone to BeSeen on the roads and races. Wonderful custom shirts and hats!!! Thank you Mickey Witte!

3) Karhu

www.karhurunning.com

I have been with Karhu for almost 2 years. This is the only shoe I will wear for training and racing. Efficient and perfect for speed or long distance! Karhu has shown me much support and massive luv. 

4) GUEnergy 

www.guenergy.com

I am part of the GU crew and GU Energy team . Roctane GU gels one of my favorites along with their GU recovery drinks. They have various GU floors, chomps, and drinks. Too cool.

5)Swiftwick Socks

www.swiftwick.com

so happy to be an ambassador for Swiftwick! They are ' magical' socks. I will only train and race in these- no blisters, total comfort. A local TN based company that is now in Denver and Austin. 

6) Swirlgear

www.swirlgear.com

A company founded late as year in Chicago focused on Women Athletes and in providing sweet clothing for all. Quality product with very cool and different colors! 

Truly Thanking everyone again . I feel faster and stronger than ever. Coaches justin And Jake Gillette I could not do it without your expertise . My team mates from CMS are an amazing group and again together this year will be amazing for the USATF-NE Grand Prix circuit . 

Beast Mode. Sub 3:00 marathon.

Training for the Spring

The past few weeks have been tough to run long outside. I have my team to run with- no matter what the weather- every weekend! I am very lucky. A lot of sisu here)

In between long runs on the weekend, I do my speed work inside on the treadmill . I really enjoy that time, never thought I would, but mentally a good challenge and race prep!

Feeling strong at this past weekends 10k race, froze my whole body!!! 7 degrees out and quite icy and slushy at the race. Garmin stopped sono idea my time. Totally a great preparation for the first USATF-NE Grand Prix Jones 10 mile race Feb 23rd! Massive ready to kick some butt! I was 5th and 2nd AG 

Next Speed marathon is March 15th RnR DC, state number 45 and marathon numerous 93! Going fora 305

Thanks to Swiftwick socks  #swiftwick

Karhu running for the perfect efficient shoes! 

#SwirlGear for the support 

#SeeMeinTheDark for reflective wear to be seen! 

Power bar for the nutrition ! 

Marathon State 44 and Karhu Shoe Review

Marathon for Sub 4 State 44 was In Boulder City , NV byLake Mead. Mountainous hills and lakes outside of Las Vegas . I felt sick going into the race, 2 weeks of a sinus infection, so I was not looking to PR. Just a solid race.

 The total accent for the race was 2,840 feet. Whew. A lot of hills.

The race itself was good. I feet strong and kept MP between the hills. I led the women till mile 10 then was passed. The heat of the day was on us also, 70 or so. Feeling ok although very very dry, cotton mouth. I could not drink enough.

After three stops stomach probs and continuing with 3 gels total, a happy runner girl crossed the line at around 3:30 and second placed women OA. 

Tired but I reached my goal for this race! 

I met Paula and Natilia from NV- lovey ultra runners. They both smashed the race too! I won a nice medal and an engraved bottle with bath salts. Goal done). I felt mentally great - mantras were used and pushed through. Running a marathon sick is not fun. 

I wore my Karhu Fluid 4 's for the race and they were fast and perfect for the terrain, Swift wick low profile socks were light and moisture wicking cool. 

My arm Warmers were awesome and light! I could be seen!

I drank heed at rife aid stations alternating with water every 2 miles. 

Karhu Trail shoes in Turquoise and Black. New show I tested last weekend in 10 degrees and slushy snow. The trail shoes gripped the road and I did not slip once. We ran for 14miles in some hilly areas of Worcester. I felt comfortably safe on the icy terrain and was able to keep lead of our group. I would highly recommend the #karhu trail shoes for off road or on road races. Lightweight and steady. Loved them. 

Next Race is Amherst MA USATF-NE 10 mile championship race Feb 23. I will also find a 5 mike speed prep race to run Feb8th.