Scotland Run 10K Recap

I ran a 10K in Central Park on Saturday that I went into with big goals. I wanted to run sub-39 minutes, with a reach goal of 38:30. As it turns out, both of those goals were a little optimistic. Anyway, to back it up, the temperature on Saturday morning was perfect for racing. It … Continue reading Scotland Run 10K Recap

Finally, Some Validation

I ran my first planned race--the Oakley Mini 10k--on Saturday since coming back from injury, and I'm happy to tell you that I killed it! I miraculously woke up roughly on time on Saturday morning, despite the fact that I stupidly set a "weekday only" alarm on my phone. Thank goodness my bedroom gets a … Continue reading Finally, Some Validation

Testing Myself…the 10K

It is so easy to feel frustrated and slow when returning from injury. Regaining fitness is so much harder than losing it. You want to push yourself, but your body isn’t ready for it. Gains seem so incremental. It is so hard to focus on how far you’ve come, when all you can think about … Continue reading Testing Myself…the 10K

100 Miles Healed

April has come and gone, and I’m very happy to say I notched a solid 92 miles for the month, putting my total mileage since I began my recovery at 129 miles. With no lingering pains, I think it’s safe to say I’m healed. (Knock on wood.) I still have a very, very long way … Continue reading 100 Miles Healed