NYC Marathon 2025 By the Numbers: The Intro
As far as NYC Marathon training goes, the robot overlords are taking the helm. I will be following Runna’s 18-week NYC-specific plan. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Runna is an app that creates personalized data-based training plans. I paid for this plan out of pocket, there are no discount codes or kickbacks to be found. Time to see if Runna's worth the algorithm it's built on.
Why I Took Myself Out of the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon
The author defers participation in the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon due to a hip injury, diagnosed as a labrum tear, which happened shortly before the race. Despite extensive training and successful fundraising, she realized that running would be risky. Instead, she reflects on her journey, expressing gratitude to supporters and committing to return in 2025.
March 2024 Run Report: United NYC Half Race Report & More
March was a fun one. I’d managed to keep my running 100% outdoors through the winter months, and...
February 2024 Run Report: Not So Easy, Very Breezy
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Who got into the 2024 Boston Marathon if 11,000+ Time Qualifiers Didn’t?
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January 2024 Run Report: Winter GRIT & Cold Weather Fits
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By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 14
Welp, one last week at home before the NHL season starts. Here we go! Week 14 of 19:...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 13
It was time to get crafty this week, because I had a date with Mickey Mouse: aka my...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 12
So uh… it’s RACE WEEK? In my infinite wisdom, I registered for the Tree House Half Marathon, taking...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 11
Week 11 of 19: Overview Week 11 Workouts Things got busy. That’s what happens when you train for...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 10
Week 10 of 19: Overview Week 10 Workouts Fundraising Progress Week 10 didn’t go so well. Whoops. (Note:...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 9
Week 9 of 19: Overview Week 9 Workouts Fundraising Progress (Note: the link above has been updated to...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 8
One last hurrah at home with all my outfits and all my shoes before it’s time for the...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 7
One last hurrah at home with all my outfits and all my shoes before it’s time for the...
By the Numbers: 2023 NYC Marathon Training · Week 6
Week 6 ended up being a two-parter over on Instagram, because I’m having too much fun making what...