The Comeback....

It has been over a year since I have posted to my running blog and a lot has certainly changed in my life. I got pregnant in December of 2013 and had our little sweetheart Carson on September 14th. I had a pretty easy pregnancy...but pretty much used it as an excuse to do absolutely nothing fitness related. I walked a bunch toward the end of the pregnancy, only because I was trying to make myself go into labor!

I was insanely busy with work after she was born until December, which is when I started going to Orange Theory. I really like the work outs, and they charge you if you sign up for a class and don't show which adds some additional accountability. I have missed a class here or there, but have been going pretty consistently 4 mornings a week at 6am. You spend about half of the 1 hour class on the treadmill doing hills and speed work, so I am hoping it will effect my running in a positive way.

For the past few weekends I have thought about getting out for a run, but it just has not happened. I need to get at it sooner or later though because I already have one marathon on my schedule for the fall....my favorite the Marine Corps Marathon on October 25th. I signed up last year...knowing I would likely not run, but planed on deferring my registration to 2015 which I did, so I am guaranteed entry.

I also entered the lottery for the NYC Marathon, which happens to be one week after the MCM...so it will be interesting if I end up getting in.

Hope to get back at it soon. Can't believe that I actually miss those 14+ mile training runs! I might just miss the amount of calories burned and the fact that I can drink a few beers after without feeling guilty.

Here is Carson Olivia...too cute right? 

It has been a LONG Time!

Hello there blog followers...if there are any of you left. I have not posted in FOREVER, but just updated my pictures pace and race results page. Since I last posted....I ran the Chicago Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon, which were 14 days apart. I certainly didn't break any records in either race so I survived the races pretty easily.

Chicago - Pretty cool as expected. I stayed at a family friends condo, which was literally overlooking Grant Park which is where the start and finish line were. It was perfect. The weather was nice, course was flat...overall it was pretty fun. My favorite part is that each runner was handed a Goose Island 312 as they crossed the finish line AND had a coupon for another free beer at the after race party. 2 free beers = no complaints here.

Marine Corps Marathon- My favorite race. My sister Chrissy ran it with me this year, which made it even more exciting. We made it through the first 16 miles or so pretty easily but then Chrissy got some weird acid reflux thing that really slowed us down. The last 6 miles were pretty slow but the spectators were awesome. The family came to cheer us on as well as one of my awesome JSA co-workers. Overall it was as expected a very inspiring race which I hope to continue to do.

After the Marine Corps I decided to take it easy and give myself a break. I feel like I have been marathon training non stop for 3 years! I may or may not run the Miami half marathon in a few weeks...just for fun and lack of other things to do!

Thanks for reading!

Not So Much Training Going On!

I am sure you all have been dying for a post. Well I have a few hours to kill in Denver so here goes!

Marathon season is upon us and I have two races coming up. Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13th and Marine Corps Marathon on October 27th. A combination of travelling and laziness has really effected my training for these races. My lack of running is simply embarrassing. My longest run all summer has been 17 miles...and that is really the only long distance run I have logged. I have a 20 miler on the schedule for Sunday...which I must complete to give me some level of sanity leading up to these races.

But on a good note, my job is going great and I am having a super busy fall between work events and these two races. 7 trips in 2 months...pretty nuts.

Indianapolis
Chicago
Denver
Orlando
Back to Chicago for the Marathon
Dallas
DC for the Marine Corps Marathon

November will be a month of REST. I am loving my somewhat hectic lifestyle though...keeps things interesting! I had to share this pic of me in a Denver Broncos hat! Yep...true story. I was given it as a gift while in Denver...and thought I would wear it to support my boy Welker...at least during my run this morning, not sure if it will ever see the light of day again.

Long Overdue Update

I have been neglecting my blog big time and the guilt has finally built up enough...so here is an update.

Most exciting news....I am running the Chicago Marathon in October and then two weeks later the Marine Corps Marathon! I won't start training for these races until July....and I know I will regret saying this...but I can't wait to get started.

I have the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon coming up on June 1st...so I need to stay in decent condition for that race. Here is a quick recap of what I have been up to.

1st Week of April- Quick trip to Key West for the weekend with Ryan and my mom. I took the opportunity to do a short 3.5 mile run on Sunday morning and get a pic at the Southern Most point of the U.S.

2nd Week of April- 7 Mile Bridge Run! This was a great experience that I would definitely do again. I think it would be fun to do with a large group of people. I have promised Nikki that I would not blog about the details of this race....let's just say I enjoyed the race more than she did. Moral of the story = don't drink 4 margaritas the day before a race.

3rd Week of April- Nothing too exciting, but I did do a 7 mile run on Hollywood Beach. I miss living in that area. It is such a great place for running...not a good place for living though.

4th Week of April- I had my first trip for my new job to Denver. I was super excited to see the city since I had never been there before. It was not what I expected...a lot of homeless people and crazies...well I guess that it is not too different from South Florida. I had grand plans to do a run around the city on Thursday morning, but it was still dark out when I got up so I chose to run on the treadmill in the hotel fitness center. Which was probably the best for my safety anyway.

On Saturday I did an 8 mile run over the Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne. It was hot out, but still enjoyable. I probably should have gotten up a little earlier to avoid the heat..but I am getting very lazy in my old age.