This week, I incorporated strength and core training with my running (Pilates, Spin class and TRX, all 60 minutes each class). As a result, when I ran yesterday, my whole upper body was sore. I guess I have to train those other muscles to work harder again. I missed my training run for today (Sunday
Today, it is 3 months till that big race that I have to do again, because I failed to complete it last year. Yes, it is the American River 50 mile run. Â To other ultra runners, this is probably just another race for them. Â To me, this IS the race of the year. Â Â (Okay, to
Today, I ran with Claudia, up PG&E and Black Mtn. This was my opportunity to practice downhill running, so I tried my best to run quickly but carefully going downhill. On the way down, after Black Mtn but before the bottom, 8 miles into a 13 mile run, I fell to the ground. I tripped on some
I have roughly two and a half weeks till race day! I’m getting excited yet scared.   This anticipation is killing me! As I continue with my training, I feel that I am getting stronger – at least my legs. (Warning: Narcissist moment)  I have not really felt or checked my legs, but when I just
Training for a 50 mile race is a tough one. I knew this even before signing up for AR50, but I did not realize that it is a huge commitment. There is the commitment to do the miles, eat the right kind of food, and maintain a certain weight (especially being a light weight, I
