Step Over Step, Mile After Mile

To say 2010 was a tough year would be a good way to put it mildly. Like anything there are good days and bad and as people I think we tend to remember the bad more than the good. Which is too bad,…

This is a great idea and one of my friends Traci had one up for me during the marathon.

“>Cheer on your marthoner even if you can’t be there in person

For the past two years I’ve had an opportunity to really blog about something that was a journey. Challenging myself to become a runner. I keep this blog focused on new runners because I think…

Loved this time lapse of the start of the ING NYC Marathon:

Hi Everyone,

Happy Marathon Eve! This day is a lot like Christmas eve for runners. It’s truly a night of nerves and excitment. No matter how many you run it still feels nerve wracking but the most…

Happy NYC Day Before Marathon Here are the songs and a brief explanation on some songs as to why I like this song on my playlist.

26) Come on Eileen - Dixie Midnight Runners
This song is fun and…

Thanks to How I Met Your Mother for helping me train for the ING New York City Marathon

One common misconception people get about a marathon is a runners diet. Yes you should eat carbs. Carbs are like logs that help keep the runners fire burning. However eating carbs shouldn’t be…

It’s amazing to me to be sitting here 5 short days away from my 5th marathon. While the training has been more difficult due to injury and personal family matters, I am still excited to run where I…

When it comes to hydration I’ve always heard from people saying you should only drink water. While it’s true you obviouslly need to drink water you need to remember that water also flushes out the…