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2015 Charleston Half Marathon Race Recap

This past Saturday I ran my 19th half marathon in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina with my friends Emily, Gerri and Nathasha (here is her recap).  Image: Charleston Marathon This half has been on a bucket list ever since I read Nevie’s recap from last year’s half.  When I was drafting my race schedule for this year the Charleston Half Marathon was an easy choice - charming city, historical sites, amazing food, and “warmer” weather.  Traveling After work on Friday, we…

Charleston Half Training – 1/12-1/18 – Week 11

Less than 18 hours ago I was sitting outside in a rocking chair enjoying this view and the sunshine (63°F).  This morning I will be flying from CHS -> DCA and heading straight to the office (no MLK holiday for this girl).  The weekend was short, but fun filled.  I look forward to sharing my adventures with you over the next couple of days.  Monday 1/12 - 7 minutes stairclimber + 60 minutes personal training  Tuesday 1/13 - Rest day Wednesday…

Charleston Half Training – 1/5-1/11 – Week 10

Good morning! I wish my mini absence from writing, reading and social media last week was due to my blog redesign, but unfortunately I was bedridden with the flu last week (started feeling better Thursday/Friday).  Thanks for all the recommendations/comments from my 2015 Race Schedule post - look forward to reading them all (Mallory - have your WVA reccos noted). Monday 1/5 - Rest day (sick) Tuesday 1/6 - Rest day (sick) Wednesday 1/7 - Rest day (sick) Thursday 1/8 - Rest…

Charleston Half Training – 12/29-1/4 – Week 9

Hello Monday! It seems like its been the New Year for awhile now but its only been 5 days!  I can’t believe Charleston is in a few weeks. Monday 12/29 -3.5 miles walking + 60 minutes personal training Tuesday 12/30 - 60 minutes barre + 3 miles walking Wednesday 12/31 - Rest day Thursday 1/1 - 1/2 mile walk + Predictions and Resolutions 5K + 1/2 mile walk Friday 1/2 - Rest day Saturday 1/3 - 5.25 miles +  60 minutes personal…

Charleston Half Training – 12/15-12/21 -Week 7

Happy Winter Solstice + 1 Day! So glad that the days will gradually get longer.  I am ready for more sunlight. Monday 12/15 - 3.5 miles + 60 minutes personal training + 60 minutes barre Tuesday 12/16 - 1 mile Wednesday 12/17 - 1 mile Thursday 12/18 - 1 mile Friday 12/19 - 1 mile Saturday 12/20 - Surf ‘N’ Santa 5 Miler Sunday 12/21 - 60 minutes barre Total: 12.5 miles In terms of mileage and workouts this week was much lighter…

Charleston Half Training – 12/8-12/14 – Week 6

Charleston is little more than a month away (32 days to be exact). Monday 12/8 - 60 minutes personal training + 60 minutes barre Tuesday 12/9 - 2 miles + 60 minutes spin/sculpt Wednesday 12/10 - 1 mile + 60 minutes barre Thursday 12/11 - 1 mile Friday 12/12 - 1 mile + 60 minutes barre Saturday 12/13 - 4.25 miles + 60 minutes personal training + 4.75 miles Sunday 12/14 - 4.5 miles + 60 minutes yoga sculpt Total: 18.5 miles…

Charleston Half Training – 12/1-12/7 – Week 5

And the weekends go by with a snap.  This week went pretty well: Monday 12/1 -60 minutes barre  Tuesday 12/2 - 60 minutes personal training + 3 miles Wednesday 12/3 - 3 miles  Thursday 12/4 - 1 mile Friday 12/5 - 2 miles Saturday 12/6 - 4 miles + 60 minutes personal training + 1 mile + 60 minutes barre Sunday 12/7 - Jingle all the Way 5K + 1 mile + 60 minutes yoga Total: 18.1 miles I covered about 4 miles…

Charleston Half Training 11/23-11/29 – Week 4

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday… how is it December already?!? Monday 11/24 - Rest day  Tuesday 11/25 - Rest day  Wednesday 11/26 - Rest day Thursday 11/27 - SOME Trot for Hunger 5K Friday 11/28 - 3 miles Saturday 11/29 - 3 miles + 60 minutes personal training Sunday 11/30 - 5 miles (remainder of 11/29 scheduled 8 miles) Total: 14.1 miles Mileage-wise I ran about 2 miles less than last week, for a total of 77.1 miles for the month.  …

Charleston Half Training 11/17-11/23 – Week 3

November 24, 2014 And another training week comes to a close.  Here is how my week went: Monday 11/16 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Tuesday 11/17 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Wednesday 11/18 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Thursday 11/19 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Friday 11/20 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Saturday 11/21 - Harbor Lights 5K + volunteering Sunday 11/22 - Harbor Lights Half Marathon + 75 minutes yoga Total: 16.2 miles I had more rest…

Charleston Half Training 11/10-11/16 – Week 2

November 17, 2014 And another weekend comes to an end.  How are we in the middle of November already?! Monday 11/10 - Functional Movement Screening at Rose Physical Therapy Group  Tuesday 11/11 - 4 miles + 45 minutes spin + 15 minutes sculpt Wednesday 11/12 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Thursday 11/13 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Friday 11/14 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Saturday 11/15 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Sunday 11/16 - .US National 12K Race Total: 11.5 miles I…