Muscle relaxer is definitely going to help! 🙃😵‍💫

Got X-rays this morning at the ortho. Torn disc in the cervical spine is causing the painful breathing and lying down. Grateful to have a diagnosis and treatment plan. Hoping to be running soon! #runsky

Well done! Excited to see race photos!!!

Took my three year-old mini dachshund Zelda on a “walk” this morning to start breaking in the new running shoes. When she’s not sitting and ignoring me it’s a flat-out sprint. Impressive for such tiny legs!
Now she’s exhausted. 😴 #runsky #dachshund

I’m very excited about my new pair of Adrenalines. Especially since I swapped out the light pink laces for grey. 🩶#runsky

Short runs yesterday/today. I’ve got a very tight shoulder and it hurts my chest and lung on that side when I inhale deeply. Went to MedCheck for an assessment and vitals and lungs were fine.
Playing it all by ear now but decided I do want to go for the 6-wk postponed marathon if I can. #runsky

Yes, “freedom” is exactly it.

First ride of the year… might have pushed a little too far on a windy night but it was gorgeous and a fun way to kick-start a long weekend. Followed by upper body strength work and puppy snuggles.

Five miles in my favorite park.

Could I be as marathon-ready in six weeks as I was this week? I don’t know. Mentally I’ve been pushing my limits this block.
But I’m grateful to even have a body that has options like that. And grateful I got to meet a cool lady and her eastern indigo! 🐍
#runsky

This has been on my shelf forever as well… thank you for the reminder! 😆

Aaaaaand my marathon has been postponed. To a date which I cannot do, so effectively canceled. Thank you, violently unpredictable spring weather in the Midwest. I don’t think I’ll be signing up for any more April races.
Pivoting my focus now to a sub-2 hour half marathon on May 2nd.
#runsky

Carmel Marathon. ☺️ I’m based in the Midwest United States, for reference.

www.carmelmarathon.com/marathon

I hit 300 followers today! I’m sure if I make one false move it’ll dip below, but thanks everyone for following and for the many words of encouragement as I’ve been training for my second marathon the past few months. 😌 grateful for my #runsky community 💛

Week 18 / Day 2 👟
Beautiful start to the day- easy three since it’s #taper week! Going to the grocery store in a bit to stock up for the next three days of carb loading 🙃
#marathontraining #runsky

Congratulations and welcome to the club. 🙂

Well done👏🏻

Welcome back. 💛

Week 17 / Day 7 👟
Last long run before the race with my buddy this morning. Gorgeous day. Legs feel really good.
#marathontraining #runsky

Week 17 / Day 6 👟
three-mile tempo run with the club this morning and the race is now just one week away!!!
#marathontraining #runsky

Week 17 / Day 4 👟
Grabbed some hills today. Legs and feet feel strong.
Upper body strength session after that.
#marathontraining #runsky #taper

Week 17 / Day 3 👟
Supposed to be an easy five today but Ghost had other plans. 🤘🏻
#marathontraining #runsky

Week 17 / Day 2 👟
First run of the first week of taper. ✌🏻
#marathontraining #runsky

Week 16 / Day 7 👟
Really enjoyed this one. Mostly zone two for my last LONG long run. Keep me in your thoughts as I go into taper next week. 😅
#marathontraining #runsky

Okay but she did go on to marry you though. 🤷🏻‍♀️

a group of people standing in front of a store with an open sign ALT: a group of people standing in front of a store with an open sign

Hot Rod is an excellent comfort watch.

Enjoy the pints! 🍻

Week 16 / Day 6 👟
Perfect weather for a run with my buddy this morning.
#marathontraining #runsky

Week 16 / Day 4 👟
Survived the perils of the internet on April fools day yesterday. Got in a good run on my lunch break and looking forward to a lower body strength session later.
#marathontraining #runsky

Week 16 / Day 3 👟
Not a pretty day but the run felt so good. Got in an upper body strength session this afternoon and started an iron supplement today!
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits