Quantcast
Channel: Kristina's Blog About Running » half marathon training
Browsing all 10 articles
Browse latest View live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Topped Off a Great Week of Running With 4 Strong Miles

This morning I pushed myself out of bed at 5:30am and hit the road early for a four mile run. As I predicted after Thursday’s run, I completed the four miles with no problem using 3 minute run/30...

View Article



Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Today’s Run Was a Mental Challenge

Today’s run for me was one of those runs where you just want it to end. Now. Half a mile in all I could think is “I really don’t want to be doing this. I just want to get back into bed.” That’s never a...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Running, Planking and My Idol, Scott Jurek

For the last couple of days I’ve been dealing with a sore and inflamed right knee. I iced it a couple times because the cold feels really good. I also purchased an Instant Cold Wrap at CVS and can...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Running is a Challenge That I Love Facing Every Week!

The Allstate Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon is now officially less than three months away! Today I tackled a 5.5 mile run and felt great. I hit even splits and was in such a nice flow throughout the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

I (FINALLY) Ran 7 Miles – I’m Halfway to the Half!

On Saturday I ran seven miles which is a HUGE accomplishment for me. I’ve been wanting to do this since the end of April when I ran six miles for the first time. At four miles in to the run I knew I...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

I Just Ran 8 Miles for the First Time (OMG)

I ran 8 miles on Saturday. Me. I did that.  And it was totally easy…. well, maybe it wasn’t that easy (at all). I finally went running outside for the first time since the beginning of July and I guess...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

I Ran 10 Miles! My First Double Digit Run!

I RAN 10 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot express how excited about this I am! I had one of the best beach runs ever: Towards the end of my run I think I started getting a little dehydrated. Although the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

My Running Coach’s Advice + A Letter to Myself

Last night my running coach sent me an email saying it’s time to start visualizing success on race day. She said: “Feel yourself picking up the pace as you run strong and fast and controlled, through...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

11 Really Hard Miles

I ran 11 miles yesterday morning. My longest run ever! I headed out before the sun even rose which was awesome because I was able to watch the sun rise over the horizon at the beach. But that’s about...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

I Ran 12 Miles and It Was Easier Than 11 Miles!

This morning I ran 12 miles and it was a much stronger run than the 11 really hard miles I did last weekend!!!!!!! I made sure to stay on top of my fueling situation and I really think that made all...

View Article
Browsing all 10 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images