• Training for a Half Marathon in 7 Weeks

    I did it, I successfully ran the Atlanta Half Marathon in 1:50!! After a long 6 year hiatus from distance running, I am BACK 🙂The thing that I want to share most is my training, which is something that is COMPLETELY different than my past marathon training.  Training for the Atlanta Half Marathon, I was all about showing myself grace and taking it super easy on myself which I believe paid off in the end.  It is crazy to me to think that I averaged less than 8:30 minute miles, when I was training at a 10:30 pace!Here is a little breakdown of how I trained for the half marathon…

  • How To Get Motivated To Run

    I have been in serious need of running motivation.  While I enjoy running everyday (well mosts days), I find myself lacking the motivation that comes when training for a race.  When training for a race, I am so much more motivated to get out and go and push my body to its limits.  Recently, I have been averaging around a 9-10 minute mile which is slower than my usual 8 minute pace.  While it feels good to listen to my body, I feel the need to push a little bit harder than I have been.  This afternoon, I decided that enough was enough and I am getting back in training/race…