So you decided to run a marathon? Congratulations! This is the second part of a three part series on marathon training. If you haven't read the first part I recommend reading it because all the information works in succession with each other. This section will tell you exactly what you need to know when you start your training. The first time I decided to run a marathon I had no idea what I was doing or getting myself into. Below are things I figured out along the way that

Choosing to embark on a marathon is a big deal. Only one percent of the population has completed one! This doesn't mean that it is impossible. In all actuality most people don't find joy in running 26.2 miles! The mileage seems daunting but with proper training and a lot of planning it can be done. This is the first part of a three part series on marathon training. This article will help you decide if now is the right time for you to run a marathon. When I decided to ru

Beginning to run is a bitch. Even if you are an experienced runner coming back from and injury or someone who has never ran before. We are all in the same boat. It is easy to get discouraged fast. Here is my story and some tips I know will help you get started and stick with it. I was never a runner in my school years. I don't remember much about back then but I do distinctly remember being one of the slowest in the 50 yard dash in the sixth grade. This set the tone for th

In our world of social media it is almost impossible not to feel bad about yourself about almost EVERYTHING. When you log on, the majority of the time there is a post about a vigourous workout someone woke up at 4 am to do and more importantly- that YOU didn't do. Miles logged and burpees done before your body was even considering opening your baby blues. Here is a story about how Facebook and Instagram made me depressed but how I learned about myself in the process. In Octo