The first mile flew by in what felt like seconds while I took everything in. I knew that I didnt want to get caught up in the excitement and take off too fast, and I kept the first few miles al...
I havent disappeared, and I havent spent the last two weeks at home thinking about what marathon to run next. Ok, so Ive done that second part a little bit. Lest anyone forget theres more...
I was able to relax all day leading up to marathon Sunday. I foam rolled and stretched twice, 20-30 minutes each time, on Saturday. Aside from stretching, I spent every other moment compu...
Let me preface this by saying again that this was not only my first marathon, but also my first race. Unfortunately, thanks to a nagging IT Band problem, I also only trained for 14 weeks. ...
I guess now would be the time to confess that my running of the Pittsburgh Marathon last week was my very first ever race experience. No 5ks, ever, nothing. Unless you count running the 8...
Everything below the waist hurt yesterday, everything. Thank goodness Im busy being a stay at home lazy bum wife and studying for boards right now. I give high praise to anyone that goes ...
What an incredible day yesterday was! It was a hot, sweaty, painful, and emotional 26.2 miles, but it felt so good to cross that finish line and know I am now a marathoner! Ok, thats a li...
Run if you can,Walk if you have to,Crawl if you must,Just never give up.- Dean KarnazesI wish I would have found that quote earlier in my training, but I know I will be repeating it over and over aga...
I officially finished Marathon training with an easy 2-miler around the neighborhood this morning. It was another hot one too- over 70 degrees by 9:30am. They better be right about the co...
It was a short easy run, but my marathon outfit got its last trial run before Sunday.Marathon Goal #4: Be super visible so the hubs can find me for pictures and that anyone that even just wants to pr...
With no job, this former student is really living up life as a stay at home wife. I clean, I cook, I bake, I shop. Im also relentlessly bored; its pretty clear I would make a miserable st...
In the midst of graduation excitement, I suppose it could be easy for me to forget that I am running my first marathon in a mere six days. Yep, six days! Thanks to some superior IT band p...
I cant think of a better day or opportunity to put an end to my blogging hiatus. Its a really big day in the world of ZestyNerd, with an emphasis on the big and nerd. Its graduation day! ...
You know how everyone always says that youll regret not working out, but youll never regret a workout. I would normally agree, but not today. I chose sleeping another 2 hours instea...
Remember when I went running in the snow like this last Sunday?Within 72 hours, I was out for a short evening run dressed like this.And now Im just itching to get out for my long run in 60-something ...
Pinterest has done it again. I discovered the most delicious thing that I didnt know I was missing out on. Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls entered my life 2 weeks, and I havent been the same ...
I set a new first yesterday with my run totaling just over 10 miles. I had a hard time getting myself to get out the door, but I can honestly say I loved every second of it. I feel a post...
Dilemma of the day is, nap then run or run then nap. Its ok to nap before noon, right?The Brooks Ghost 4s lost their place in my heart this week.After a month of running in the Ghost...
It has been a busy but fun weekend full of quality time with the family. Knowing it was going to be a crazy weekend, I wanted to plan ahead to be sure I got in at least one good run. So m...
I capped off the weekend with a 5 mile run early this AM before I had to rush off to start another work week. I really chose running over sleep; who have I become?!It was a busy weekend, but I ...
Just wanted to send out some warm wishes and a Happy Valentines Day +1 from me and my obnoxiously festive nails. Hope everyone found some time to love themselves and share some time with loved ...
I promised I would be back with new, happy things. Its a fresh week, and I am putting all of last week long behind me.Since being cleared to start running again a few weeks ago, I have been on ...
I hate for my first post in so long to be so negative, but I have to get this off my chest.I accidentally left my wallet in the cart at Target yesterday afternoon, in the parking lot. I didnt r...
Kind of like "what I did on summer vacation", this is "what I learned this weekend".1. Running even just 1 mile feels pretty amazing after not being able to run for more than 3 months...
Do you know what happens when I wake up 3 hours before I have to be at work? I get my sweat on early and am ready for work 90 minutes before I even start. I even dried my hair. And ...
I have a new Tuesday night tradition I hope to keep going strong. Its my Tuesday night Trader Joes splurge. It is the only time I can go there without going out of my way, and its th...
Ive been home for two hours and have accomplished exactly 3 things:1. Took my shoes off.2. Heated up some chicken burgers.3. Got sucked into the fabulously-cringeworthy Bachelor drama.And I can feel ...
I love moral and ethical debates. I love them even more when theyre about mostly "fluffy" topics far away from the weight of religion, politics, child rearing, and such. I also re...
I love the feeling I get from a good workout, one where I know I pushed myself further than I thought I could. This afternoons workout falls in that category. Pay no mind to the fact that...
The conversation with my PT at the end of todays session went something like this....Me: So when you do you suppose I can start running again?PT: Not yet. You are aware of how long this kind of...
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