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How to get through a long run on the treadmill

After I announced that I’d completed 11 miles on the treadmill on Saturday, I had a number of comments and emails asking for advice for getting through a long run on a treadmill without dying of boredom. Obviously using the treadmill isn’t ideal for your long runs,...
The Chicago Plan: Project BQ

The Chicago Plan: Project BQ

It’s no secret that I have a rather large goal for the Chicago marathon in October. Project BQ (or as close as I can possibly get to a BQ). For those of you unfamiliar with the term BQ, it means Boston Qualifier, and is the qualifying time that you need to achieve for...

What I take with me on long runs and marathons

I’ve had a few requests to divulge what I keep in my backpack when I complete long runs and marathons. I absolutely love my Nathan Sports Hydration pack- my friends bought it for me as a birthday present a few years ago and I haven’t stopped wearing it...
3 Day a week Marathon Training Plan

3 Day a week Marathon Training Plan

I love running and I actually really like marathon training- the routine, structure and of course, ticking off each workout. However, a lot of training plans call for 5-6 runs a week which I hate. I know my body doesn’t respond well to running so much, plus I get...
How to Squeeze Your Long Run in Before Work

How to Squeeze Your Long Run in Before Work

  BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP When the alarm went off at 5am on Friday morning there was nothing I wanted to do more than turn it off, roll over and go back to sleep. Instead, I dragged myself out of bed to force down a banana, a little toast and a cup of tea. With...