Completing Puerto Rico 70.3 was one of the hardest things I have done and I found it significantly more challenging than running a marathon. Though I was straight up terrified of the swim (and never swam more than 1200 yards training), I knew the bike would be the toughest part mentally. I assumed that I… Continue reading Puerto Rico 70.3, My First Half-Ironman
Category: Running
Gasparilla 15K – 2016
The Gasparilla 15K was my first race since my half marathon in NC and part of my training for the Delaware Coastal Marathon which I signed up for on a whim over Christmas break. I was very happy with my race and thought I had achieved a new PR until I looked at my 2014… Continue reading Gasparilla 15K – 2016
Southern Fried Half Marathon in the Outer Banks
I signed up to run the Outer Banks marathon sometime last spring, but between my new teaching position, and my running partner becoming injured, I definitely did not put in the miles I needed to run a full. For a hot minute, I pondered running the full just to see what my body (and mind)… Continue reading Southern Fried Half Marathon in the Outer Banks
Reunions & Running in Delft
I wasn't sure what to expect when I got tickets for an impromptu trip to the Netherlands to stay with my college roommate and her family in the city of Delft for eight days in August. Sarah and I met 18 years ago, (wow, I feel old writing that) as freshmen at Oberlin College and… Continue reading Reunions & Running in Delft
Running Solo
I have to be honest, I was a bit of a slacker this week and only ran twice including my long run last Saturday. I blame seeing Dave Matthews Band on Wed night instead of running but it was such an amazing experience and my first time seeing him live. I still managed to increase… Continue reading Running Solo
Exploring the Neighborhood
I am happy to share that I had my longest training run yet this morning! Not only was I finally able to crank out 12 miles, I actually averaged a 9:20 pace which gives me hope for keeping a 9:00 pace on marathon day because it should be significantly cooler in NC in November than… Continue reading Exploring the Neighborhood
Welcome
Since I have a lot of exciting changes coming up in my life, I thought this would be the perfect time to jump on the blogging bandwagon! I love teaching and running, and finally decided to stop procrastinating and start a blog focusing on both of my passions. I have lots of experience teaching special… Continue reading Welcome