Month: January 2017
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BSIM Training Week 7
Oops, a little late this week! Ironically, this week’s focus has been on journaling my runs and really paying attention to effort. If you are not already keeping a journal of your training, I highly recommend it. It is also really fun to see your progress! Monday – Speed workout with FleetFeet, 5x1000s which came…
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BSIM Training Week 6
Another tough week in the books! While last week challenged me with weather, this week challenged me with being sick. This week I received an important reminder from a friend who sent me this awesome piece from Momentum Jewelry that says, “just breathe”. As runners, we often get caught up in our training when we…
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What Do Sick Days Mean For Runners
Sick days mean the worst days EVER. Most of us runners have been there. You’re sick but you could definitely push through your run. If you could do it, then why shouldn’t you? I struggle with this every time I get sick, like today for example. Part of this is because I grew up playing sports and you’re…
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Joining the 2017 Team nuun!
I am really excited to announce that I was accepted into Team nuun for 2017! For those of you who are not yet familiar with the brand, nuun specializes in healthy hydration in not only your sport, but your daily life. Nuun looks to “replenish both active people and our planet and believe in clean product, clean…
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BSIM Training Week 5
WOW, another solid week in the books. I wish that I got more miles in this week but I decided to play it safe.. after all, I do have over 100 days to go. This week dealed with leftover ice/snow and running with the Fleet Feet training program! Monday – Did a little bit of…
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BSIM Training Week 4
This week was a tough one. With traveling, severe weather conditions and my health on the verge of sickness, I needed to make myself take a break. Monday – Traveling back to North Carolina from California. Tuesday – Rest Wednesday – Rest Thursday – 6 miles Friday – 4 miles Saturday – 1.5 miles in…
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Snow Running
Another snow day! To run or to take that extra rest day? I never had to train in the snow until I moved to North Carolina. Even then, we usually get more ice than snow in North Carolina. Ice means a definite rest day for me since it also limits me from driving to the…
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Gear Review: Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless
Product: Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Price: $90-$150* Review: Find it here: Best Buy, Target, Amazon, etc. It was the week before Thanksgiving/Black Friday when my earphones broke while I was running! It was devastating because I run with music 80-90% of the time. Luckily, I knew that I only had to wait about a week for these…
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2016 Recap // 2017 Goals
2016 was a year of educating myself on nutrition, training and recovery. Though I struggled with Plantar Fasciitis and Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) throughout the entire year, I was able to get in 4 awesome races and even one big PR! Race 13.1 Wilmington Tarheel 10 Miler/Fleet Feet 4 Miler Across the Bay 12k Bull City…
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BSIM Training Week 3
Happy New Year! My recap comes a little late this week after hours of holiday traveling but happy to have been able to finish off the year strong! Monday – Rest day, I needed an extra one this week. Tuesday – 4.5 miles, 8:53 /mile Wednesday – 6 miles, 8:45 /mile Thursday – 6 miles,…
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