I completed the Frederick Half Marathon on Sunday — the first of 50 states in my #runningthestates challenge. It was also my first time doing a half marathon. I was definitely on the struggle bus.
Tag: running
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Running a PR at Pikes Peek 10k in Rockville, Md.
#RaceDaySelfie: Right before the Pikes Peek 10k in Rockville, Md. The very first race I completed was the Pikes Peek 10k in Rockville, Md., about 9 years ago. Nine years!! Wow.
Yesterday, I ran it again—my third time, and it was officially a PR—personal record. I finished the 6.2 miles in 56:05. Training does pay off. 🙂
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Doubling the Fun: Running Doubles
Image: Runners World There are some people who run twice a day. Sounds crazy, right? But for those trying to increase their weekly mileage, it makes sense.
I logged my first “double,” as they call it in the running world, on Sunday. I didn’t plan for it; it just happened.
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Finding the time to run
Image: rwdaily.runnersworld.com It’s April — less than a month away from my first half marathon, and just a couple of weeks away from my first race of the year — the Pikes Peek 10k in Rockville, Md.
I don’t feel as prepared as I think I should.
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Running in the Rain
Cloudy morning run on the Matthew Henson Trail in mid-March. Running outdoors has been challenging these past few months — the bitter cold, constant snow storms, and this weekend, the endless rain. Not only did we get non-stop rain, but hail and snow joined in the mix as well on Sunday. Quite an odd sight considering we were two days away from April.
Nevertheless I made my way outdoors on Saturday for an early morning run in the rain. It wasn’t too bad. A mile or so in, you don’t even notice the wet wind on your face and drops blowing into your eyes anymore. Some people would even consider it refreshing. I’m not sure if I’m one of them.
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Running the Capital Crescent Trail
Early morning run on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, Md. It is mid-March (four days until spring), and it’s snowing. Again. So far, we’ve gotten about 6-7 inches today in my part of Montgomery County.
But fortunately, we had beautiful weather this past weekend and the weekend before—perfect running weather. A friend and I decided to run part of the Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) in Bethesda. We weren’t the only ones with that idea in mind. The trail was packed. No surprised though.
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#RunningtheStates: First three: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
It’s official. I’ve signed up for my first three half marathons, which means this 50 states challenge is another step closer to happening. -
First Outdoor Run of the Year: Sligo Creek Trail
Early morning walk on the Matthew Henson Trail, just after a snowfall. This photo was taken in January 2014. This winter has been pretty brutal. In fact, as I write this, Winter Storm Titan is making his way through the D.C. metro region, with an estimated 6-10 inches of snowfall expected in some parts of the suburbs by this evening.
But fortunately, we experienced some spring-like temps this past weekend, so I was able to get in my first outdoor run of the year yesterday. A friend and I did a fairly easy 3 miles on part of the Sligo Creek Trail in Silver Spring, Md.
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Hello World
My challenge: Run a half marathon in every U.S. state by 2022.
I don’t love running.
Most days, I have to push myself to get going—to pump myself up, get my shoes on, and my butt out the door.
Running the States 