‘Run the mile you are in.’ – Runner’s World Editor-in-Chief David Willey Runner’s World posted this quote from their Facebook page today, and it made me reflect on my race day strategy. 26.2 miles is a long way to go and each mile presents its own unique challenges. Staying focused on the current situation is really the only way to run any race—a marathon just provides a little too much time for a wandering mind. I’ll keep this quote in my … [Read more...]
Marathon Taper Week
So here we are. It’s finally marathon week. The training is done and now all that’s left to do is truly, ‘trust the training’ and carefully navigate each day this week. We have been focused and consistent while training for the Long Island Marathon and this is definitely fueling our confidence as we head into race day. Now, as we taper, our focus shifts from logging miles to meticulous nutrition and abundant rest. … [Read more...]
Marathons Here We Come!
Just signed up for two marathons: The Long Island Marathon on May 6th 2012 and (very exciting) The ING New York City Marathon! After 3 years in the lottery, this is finally our year. We've done the LI Marathon once before with s0-so results, so this year we will take all the lessons learned and (hopefully) improve. After the LI Marathon we have plenty of time to regroup (and do some sprint tris) before NYC which is on November 4th. We … [Read more...]
The Long Island Marathon
The Long Island Marathon--Our first marathon May 1, 2010 Exhilarating. Humbling. Encouraging. Painful. Mental. Perseverance. Accomplished. Our first marathon. So about 8,000 people on Long Island participated in this weekend’s ‘Festival of Races’. Between yesterday’s 1 mile and 5k races, and today’s half and full marathon, many of Long Islanders challenged their minds and bodies. The atmosphere was electric and anxious, with annual … [Read more...]
