Race day crowds can be a blessing and a curse. During the race, I loved them. It was so motivating to have all of the supporters on the sidelines with their awesome costumes (favorite of the day: Gumby!) and signs. What wasn’t fun? Having to meander through that crowd after finally finishing a humbling 26.2 [...]
Marine Corps Marathon: The Aftermath
November 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
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My Mostly Finalized Marathon Training Plan
May 14th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized
Good morning! I’m currently en route to New York City to visit my best friend and get a little distance from the nation’s capitol. Love you, DC, but sometimes I need a break from you, and what better way to do so than by visitting an even LARGER tourist trap than the one I live [...]
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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
April 7th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
Today, I did it. I took the plunge…
I REGISTERED FOR THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON!!!
Running a full marathon has been in the back of my mind for a long time. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of accomplishing, but up until I finished my first half marathon last August, it didn’t seem feasible. I had thought [...]
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