Congratulations to Just a Girl! You are the proud owner of an autogrpahed copy of MARATHON by Hal Higdon! Have fun reading and running! Thanks to everyone who entered! 🙂 Continue reading →
Part of preparing for a race includes selecting the right outfit. This might sound silly, but you have to wear what’s comfortable. Plus, it needs to be something you’ve trained in and you know works for you. For Saturday’s... Continue reading →
In August 2008, I celebrated reaching 1000 hits with a Hal Higdon giveaway. Since Hal Higdon’s MARATHON–The Ultimate Training Guide: The Third Edition was my very first giveaway, I decided to offer another autographed copy. Over the past couple of... Continue reading →
For the Gasparilla marathon, Gracie’s Gear hooked me up with the most amazing running tank top ever! But you know the old rule of thumb for races: You’re not supposed to try anything new during a race. But when... Continue reading →
Since my DH had to leave early for work this week, my training days were not quite what I had initially planned. On Saturday morning, I finally squeezed in an easy 6 mile run. My average pace was 10:18. Total... Continue reading →
Although I was mentally ready for the race, physically I was not prepared for 20-30 mph winds and freezing cold rain during the Gasparilla marathon. For the first few miles, we ran over dark cobblestone roads through downtown Tampa... Continue reading →