Tag: Colfax Marathon

  • NYC Marathon Training

    NYC Marathon Training

    I started training just over a month ago for the New York City Marathon. The first several weeks went amazing. I was feeling great and full of energy. My long runs were in the 10-12 mile range which meant that I kept enjoying some nice trail runs. I was also making sure that at least…

  • Supporting Shots

    Supporting Shots

    While Jess has taken heartily to the life of a marathon runner, I have enjoyed my role as the support crew. My roles include motivational speaking, hydration preparation and handling, “relaxed pace” running partner and documenting specialist. On this particular race day, I had ample time to work as a photographer. I had two opportunities…

  • Colfax Marathon…check!

    Colfax Marathon…check!

    After an awesome anniversary day on Saturday (our 6th), Brent and I headed back to the hotel early to get some shut eye. I iced my heel again to try and get it to feel a bit better, I set out my racing gear and we made our final plans for the morning. With an…

  • I had to say it.

    I just had to say that I was back in the full swing of running again after the weather snap didn’t I? It is now about a day and a half after my last post and things have changed. Last night when I got off work, it was 9 degrees and slowly dropping. I made…

  • Training Update

    I realized that it has been a few weeks since I have updated everyone on my marathon training. The week of cold weather was a little bit of a set back. I did get into the gym. I made the most of my shorter runs on the treadmill trying just to pound out the miles…