Eccentricities of a Wisconsin gal living in Jersey
The sun rose slowly over a vast deserted parking lot, its rays timidly peeking through stoic willow trees whose branches dangled quietly amidst the early morning revelry. Humidity cloaked hundreds of runners as they shuffled along the road, their breath ever so slightly visible in the chill of the morning’s air. Just beyond the incline... Continue Reading →
We did it - Connor and I are marathoners! With more than 17 weeks of training under our (hydration) belts, we trekked 26.2 miles through New York City's five boroughs on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Many thoughts float in and out of one's head on race day, particularly when that race happens to be your... Continue Reading →
Will I cross that line? Well, this is it. After 17 weeks of training, this Sunday Connor and I take on the TCS NYC Marathon. Twenty-six point two miles through the five boroughs of New York City. It’s been 17 weeks of early mornings. Marathon training waits for no one. Alarms noisily woke us at... Continue Reading →
Week 1 of marathon training is officially in the books! It started off with some easy mileage, heading toward a weekly goal of 15 miles, which we took in stride (this will be the first of many running puns...you've been warned) and successfully completed. Starting to train for any race, let alone a marathon, in... Continue Reading →
Today's the day: Connor and I embark on a 17-week journey training for our first marathon. Can't stop, won't stop! We gained entry into the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon through the New York Road Runners' 9+1 program, where you participate in 9 NYRR races and volunteer at 1 race. We ran quite a... Continue Reading →
Tall Girl in a Small State 