As a coach, I have worked with beginners completing the couch to 5K plan to triathletes finishing a half ironman. I have dealt with injuries ranging from IT band syndrome to patella tendonitis to overextended ligaments. The inspiration behind this post was due in part to my friend who is training for her first ever … More Shin Splints
Marine Corps Marathon Finish Time: 4:23:51 I signed up for this race because I have been on the sidelines cheering runners on for the past few years. It’s such a great race that I decided to take part in it. The expo was not very good and it was all the way out at the … More Marine Corps Marathon
Shepherdstown, WV October 5, 2018 Finish time: 1:55:15 This was a last minute addition to my training schedule as my mom and brother wanted to race it. When we signed up, I knew it was going to be a challenge because the course map was super hilly and well, it was. In the … More Freedom Run Half Marathon
August 26th, 2018 Old Orchard Beach, Maine Finish Time: 5:52:47 Maine has always held a special place in my heart and is one of my favorite vacation spots. So when Ironman opened up this race I knew I had to do it. I missed out last year due to a wedding but this year I … More Ironman Maine 70.3
Duluth, MN June 15, 2018 Finish Time: 1:42:10 I researched some of the best races to run in the U.S. and this one came across the best in Minnesota, so I had to do it. I flew into Duluth while my mom and brother flew into Minneapolis and drove up. FYI 3 hours it took … More Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon
The Woodlands, TX April 28, 2018 Finish Time: 12:10:41 Ironman Texas, my second Ironman, and a PR! I had been putting in the training since December and I was very proud of my outcome. After dealing with major anxiety attacks that put me in a rut where I didn’t want to train for a few … More Ironman Texas
Go! St. Louis Half Marathon April 8, 2018 St Louis, MO Final Time: 1:47:09 Our journey to complete 50 half marathons in 50 states took us to Missouri recently where the family competed in the Go! St. Louis Half Marathon. We headed out to St. Louis on Saturday for our Sunday race. Temperatures were calling for … More St Louis Half Marathon
