Category Archives: Running

Boston Marathon 2017

Posted on April 28, 2017 by LY

Pre-race – Unlike my first Boston prep, this one felt surprisingly easy – I used the same training plan for both races.  Granted I missed training sessions here and there due to laziness – if I felt a slight twinge … Continue reading →

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Boston Marathon 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by LY

I’ll admit, I’d been negligent.  No blog posts for 4+ months.  But how can you blame me.  Work had been HECTIC – and is only getting worse.  Training took up the rest of my free time.  All I wanted to do on … Continue reading →

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Early Birthday Gift

Posted on May 16, 2015 by LY

Got this from sister and BIL. Disturbing to the nth degree, but I can’t think of a better gift.  I burst out laughing as soon as I pulled it out of the box.  I had an inkling it was going … Continue reading →

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A Half Marathon With a Qualifying Time

Posted on May 10, 2015 by LY

With Boston done, until next year, and no races planned for the rest of the year, I’ve been debating what to do.  I want to maintain my fitness before training resumes in December, but I know that without a race … Continue reading →

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2015 Boston Marathon

Posted on April 22, 2015 by LY

First off, I have to say I have an amazing and supportive husband, family, and friends.  Mom and dad made their trip out to Boston to see me run, despite the fact that long haul flights take a toll on … Continue reading →

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ABC Goals

Posted on April 13, 2015 by LY

I generally don’t like to announce goals in case I don’t achieve them, but I figured I’d document it to remind my future self. I have A, B, C goals for the Boston Marathon.  This is probably the first time … Continue reading →

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Last Long Run

Posted on March 29, 2015 by LY

Technically that’s not true.  I still have a Fast Finish 18 next sunday, but the monster of a 22-miler is done!  I have never exceeded 20 miles during a training cycle, and the last time I did 20 was back in … Continue reading →

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3 More Weeks…

Posted on March 28, 2015 by LY

Got my runner passport today… 3 more weeks to go.  After tomorrow’s 22-miler is done, it’ll be taper time!  Yay!  I am so tired right now.  This new training program has had me running more miles and at faster paces. … Continue reading →

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Boston Wave/Corral

Posted on March 12, 2015 by LY

Got my wave and corral assignment for the Boston Marathon.  This year there are 4 waves with 8 corrals in each wave as opposed to 9 corrals in each wave in prior years.  Everyone’s assigned based on the time they … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2014 by LY

Here’s one of the gifts I got myself for Christmas… Will be taking this baby out for a run today!

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