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Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

I’m trying really hard to keep a positive attitude about my upcoming marathon and aggressive time goal. Remebering the quote ‘If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right’. I need to believe that I can do it and run a sub 3.35,...
Chicago Marathon Training Week 14

Chicago Marathon Training Week 14

This week has been less than ideal, I’ve been plagued with migraines – probably not helped by a number of glasses of champagne at my friends wedding! Monday – BarreStretch class – my body loves this class and it does a world of good after the...
Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Race Recap

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Race Recap

‘I’m going to be late to celebrate your engagement because I am running the second leg in a 1 mile relay, sorry’  ‘Is that a really lame running joke?’ ‘No, but I’ll be there for champagne at 7.30!’  This was the text...
Guest Post: 26.2 at 62.5

Guest Post: 26.2 at 62.5

I am really excited to have my Stepdad guest posting on the blog today. He’s taking on the Chicago marathon with me in October, his first marathon! Don’t you hate it when other people look at your Bucket List and let you know what’s next?! My wife agreed that if...