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What I'm Doing Differently for Marathon #2

My Marathon Training Shoes - Early 2019

What To Do When You Have To Poop On A Training Run

Marathon Training Week 16 of 18

Marathon Training Week 15 of 18

Marathon Training Week 14 of 18

Marathon Training Week 13 of 18

What I'm Doing Differently for Marathon #2

I started training for my next MARATHON this week, officially! It has been a year since my first marathon, the Ottawa Marathon, where I BQ'd with a time of 3:32:54. Let me catch you up on what I've been up to since then: Summer 2018 - Lots of 'fun running',[…]

My Marathon Training Shoes - Early 2019

If you're curious, here are the shoes I've chosen for marathon training. I have a small, neutral foot, and prefer light shoes with a lower drop. "Running is an inexpensive sport" they say. 5 pairs of shoes later... Saucony Kinvara 9 I tried these puppies out last year, and found[…]

Running on the Keto Diet

As a runner, we need carbs to function, right?! So what happens when a long-distance runner cuts carbs on the keto diet? Read about how it went for me.

What To Do When You Have To Poop On A Training Run

The rain pelted down, heavy marbles that bounced and broke on the asphalt. The sound of passing cars took on an ominous pitch as they sped over the soaking road. I saw an opening and sprinted to the opposite side. Just as I leapt over an ominous puddle onto the[…]

My First Marathon & a BQ

I missed logging the last two weeks of my training. I had just started a new job, and had just finished school, and the marathon was staring me down. I struggled with the taper, but I was prepared for the feelings. I had been having a lot of digestive issues,[…]

Marathon Training Week 16 of 18

Monday Rest day! I cycled to the gym and did a full-body workout before work. Tuesday 13 km run in the morning before work. I wanted to get into the habit of running before work during this week, in which I started a new job. I felt sluggish starting out,[…]

Marathon Training Week 15 of 18

Monday Rest day! This week was my week off after finishing school, before starting a new job. Tuesday The beginning of my week off. I altered the schedule this week to include speedwork on my medium-long run. 4x1200m at around my 5km race pace. I have a hard time pacing[…]

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