Race Recap: Penguin Pace 5K

Last weekend was a big one: I ran my first race in 14+ months! On Saturday, my husband and I made a trip up to Wayne, NJ, for the Penguin Pace, a new 5K course. I chose this race for a couple of reasons. First, the timing was right. I plan to begin training for … Continue reading Race Recap: Penguin Pace 5K

Race Recap: McCarren Park 5k

It’s official. I’m no longer a resident of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I moved across two rivers to New Jersey, but before I left, I made sure to leave my mark at the McCarren Park 5K. As my fiancé and I were packing up our lives in Brooklyn, I was feeling pretty nostalgic. Then, as I was … Continue reading Race Recap: McCarren Park 5k

Philly Training: Week 15 (Peak Week)

I survived. Seven weeks ago, I had never run more than 50 miles in a week. Now, in the past seven weeks I have run 50 miles or more five times, topping out at 57 miles last week for a new personal weekly mileage record. And I am so happy that it is over! I … Continue reading Philly Training: Week 15 (Peak Week)