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Tag Archives: Marathon Training
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And So I Peaked
Last week I tried to be all profound and was like, “Hey everyone, I learned some lessons this week and this is all my knowledge. I don’t think I’m meant for semi-high mileage running.” Oh really, Ali? Really? Is that […]
Posted in Central Park, NYC Marathon, Running, Travel and tagged Marathon Training, New York City Marathon, Running, Travel, West Side Highway-
New York City Marathon Training Lessons
Jet lag is a real disease, people. Side effects including being wide awake when you’d rather be sleeping, and being completely exhausted when it’s time to shine. I used to secretly judge people who complained about jet lag, particularly upon […]
Posted in NYC Marathon, Running and tagged L.A., Las Vegas, Marathon Training, Mia Michaels, New York City Marathon, Running, Travel-
Thankful Things Thursday: Let's Make This Quick
In the spirit of promising not to complain about being busy (so busy — this job is great but it is killing meeee) or tired (I’d like to go to sleep from now until next Tuesday, and that still may […]
Posted in Family, Food, Gym Classes, Running, Thankful Things Thursday and tagged Chisel, Family, Marathon Training, Running, Thankful Things Thursday-
What Goes Through My Head During A 20-Mile Run
The scene: Saturday, Ali and Brian’s apartment. It is dark outside. 6 AM: My alarm goes off. Apparently I hit snooze. My bad. 6:40 AM: I wake up. I realize I didn’t hit snooze but rather hit “off.” It’s fine. […]
Posted in Celebrity Sightings, Central Park, Running and tagged Buzunesh Deba, Central Park, Kara Goucher, Marathon Training, Running-
Filling The Barn
As I tapered for the Hamptons Marathon last year, many people kept repeating the same phrase to me: The hay is in the barn. Personally, I think this phrase is stupid. Hay? Barns? How are these things related to marathon […]
Posted in Biking, Central Park, NYC Marathon, Running, Workouts and tagged Central Park, Coach Cane, Cycling, Marathon Training, New York City Marathon, Pilates, Running, West Side Highway-
Ignorance Is Bliss
You know how I know this weekend was good? I didn’t wear any makeup. I’m not a big makeup-wearer in general, but I do usually throw on a bit of please-hide-these-bags-under-my-eyes concealer or foundation or whatever it’s called, and my […]
Posted in Biking, Movies, NYC Marathon, Running and tagged Biking, Marathon Training, New York City Marathon, Rock of Ages, Running-
Marathon Training: What Worked For Me
I’m happy to dish out advice on plenty of things. In fact, I would like to write a book called How to Create the Perfect 16 Handles Concoction. (2 frozen yogurt flavors, heavy on the toppings, leave plenty of room […]
What Marathon Training Has Taught Me
I don’t know if I’ll like running a marathon. 26.2 miles might be too much for me. I plan to find out on Saturday. But I do know that I have loved training for this marathon. Many people may disagree. […]
Strong Is Sexy
Last night I took a Chisel class at the gym. I hadn’t been to class — or done any quality strength training — for a few weeks. I was convinced all my hard-earned strength would be lost and I envisioned […]
Posted in Central Park, Crohn's disease, Dance, Food, Gym Classes, Hamptons Marathon Training, Outfits, Running and tagged Central Park, Chisel, Coach Cane, Crohn's Disease, Dance, Marathon Training, Remicade, Reservoir, Running, Strength Training-
My Semi-Ridiculous, Uncontrollable Pre-Marathon Emotions
Since late April, I’ve been training for the Hamptons Marathon. For a long time, that marathon seemed so far away. I focused my energy each week on my weekday runs and my weekend long run. I never really thought much […]