Training Archive

  • There’s something special about the last hard workout before a race. It’s a chance to test out any new gear, and get mentally ready for the event. My coach Darren...

    The last hard workout

    There’s something special about the last hard workout before a race. It’s a chance to test out any new gear, and get mentally ready for the event. My coach Darren...

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  • Last night when I reviewed my workout for today, I cringed. Marathoners: 2 miles at marathon pace, 3×1 mile at half-marathon pace. NO FASTER So… my running group is FAST....

    A workout and planning for 2012

    Last night when I reviewed my workout for today, I cringed. Marathoners: 2 miles at marathon pace, 3×1 mile at half-marathon pace. NO FASTER So… my running group is FAST....

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  • Yup, this week gets an “A” for effort and performance! I posted earlier in the week about Intensity, how I’m doing a lot of quality workouts. They continued and I...

    An “A” week

    Yup, this week gets an “A” for effort and performance! I posted earlier in the week about Intensity, how I’m doing a lot of quality workouts. They continued and I...

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  • Today we did a ladder workout: warmup, then 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1 minutes. 1+2 minutes at 5-10K pace 3+4 minutes at 10K-HMP 5minutes at HMP The point of the ladder was also so...

    Ladder workout

    Today we did a ladder workout: warmup, then 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1 minutes. 1+2 minutes at 5-10K pace 3+4 minutes at 10K-HMP 5minutes at HMP The point of the ladder was also so...

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  • Yes, another Tuesday night post means more giddiness about running with the RRB. I continue to really enjoy our workouts, feeling like every week I’m pushing myself and getting stronger....

    I love running with a team

    Yes, another Tuesday night post means more giddiness about running with the RRB. I continue to really enjoy our workouts, feeling like every week I’m pushing myself and getting stronger....

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  • Today’s big training lesson was about pacing.. or rather, the lesson was that I need to learn about pacing! The workout was warmup, then 4 minutes, then 4x90sec, then 4...

    Pacing

    Today’s big training lesson was about pacing.. or rather, the lesson was that I need to learn about pacing! The workout was warmup, then 4 minutes, then 4x90sec, then 4...

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  • ..or, I suppose I will when I give him a check on Tuesday. I emailed the Running Republic of Boulder shortly after the Rock n Roll Half to inquire about...

    I have a coach!

    ..or, I suppose I will when I give him a check on Tuesday. I emailed the Running Republic of Boulder shortly after the Rock n Roll Half to inquire about...

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  • I definitely have a renewed interest in running and racing as of late – but naturally, the training needs to come with that. I spent some time on the plane...

    Running

    I definitely have a renewed interest in running and racing as of late – but naturally, the training needs to come with that. I spent some time on the plane...

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  • Marathon training is in full swing, roller derby training is in the new non-off-season. Training is definitely on my mind.. This here is going to be the type of blog...

    What IS Training?

    Marathon training is in full swing, roller derby training is in the new non-off-season. Training is definitely on my mind.. This here is going to be the type of blog...

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  • The past two days, I’ve played with my Garmin a bit to try out some different things while training. Yesterday I set out for a quick 20 minute run, with...

    Garmin Training

    The past two days, I’ve played with my Garmin a bit to try out some different things while training. Yesterday I set out for a quick 20 minute run, with...

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