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2015 Marine Corps Marathon Race Recap

Five months later....here it is...the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon Race Recap!  Since I waited this long, I thought it would be appropriate to post it the same day as the MCM Lottery results.   I originally signed up for the Marine Corps Marathon in case I did not get into the Chicago Marathon.  Lottery day I was notified I was not selected for MCM - it is okay Jennifer hopefully you'll get into Chicago (MCM lottery results are announced before Chicago, even…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 19 – 10/5-10/11

Well...I think you all know where I was this past weekend! My quad was still iffy after a week off from running, so I decided to keep it easy.  Last week involved a lot of stretching and foam rolling. Monday 10/5– Rest day  Tuesday 10/6– 2 mile walk Wednesday 10/7 – 2 mile walk Thursday 10/8 – 2 mile walk  Friday 10/9– 4 mile walk Saturday 10/10– 3 mile run/walk Sunday 10/11 – Chicago Marathon + 1 mile walk Total: 40.2 miles and…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 18 – 9/28-10/4

Happy Happy Tuesday! As some of you know I was in Massachusetts for my sister's wedding.  Can any of you guess where it was held based on the pic? Hint: Where the Pilgrims Landed (scroll down for the answer). Plymouth, MA - home to Plymouth Rock!  Monday 9/28– 2 mile walk Tuesday 9/29– 2 mile walk Wednesday 9/30 – 2 mile walk Thursday 10/1 – 2 mile walk Friday 10/2– Travel to Boston Saturday 10/3– Travel to Plymouth Sunday 10/4 – Sister's Wedding…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 17 – 9/21-9/27

Hello Monday! As most of you are aware, DC welcomed Pope Francis last week.  It was so funny to see downtown DC so empty and quiet.  Because I live close to work, I still went into the office Tuesday-Thursday (most people were able to telework).  I heard sirens throughout the day (which is not an unusual occurrence with the White House close by) and saw excited parade goers walking towards the mall.  Vendors were even selling pope stuffed dolls...not sure…

NYC Marathon Countdown – Race Day Outfit

October 29, 2014 When I first introduced my NYC Marathon Countdown series it was a little under 5 weeks until race weekend.  Now the countdown is under 5 days!  We talked motivation, logistics, packing, and fueling.  Now onto the important stuff…what should I wear?      The Sunday forecast has been hovering in the 48-50°F range with a slight chance of precipitation; ideal temperatures for me (minus the rain).  These are the race outfits I am considering – which option(s) do…

2014 PRR Perfect 10 Race Recap

September 30, 2014 This past Sunday I ran the 10K option of Potomac River Running’s Perfect 10. As the name suggests, runners have the option to sign up for the 10M or the 10K.  Having run this race last year (recap here), and knowing how hilly the course was, I opted for the 10K again.   I signed up for the 10K pretty “late” because I realized I had to use the  last of my PRR race pack (I purchased 4…