Barefoot to Boston Training for the Boston Marathon…Barefoot
Cold Weather
Today began the start of my training, or so I planned.
I managed to only hit the snooze button once, just before the radio blared on I rolled out of bed into a cold room and quickly dressed in my warmest running attire. Warmest, meaning everything above my ankles…
I headed out the door to the local [...]
YMCA Christmas Run
After a little convincing, I was able to get my husband, Jay, and our two dogs to join me at the YMCA Christmas 10k run. A few months ago I also convinced my husband to try out some Five Fingers of his own. For his birthday he got himself a pair and has been doing small [...]
Time to get Serious
Since Leavenworth my running and motivation for writing has suffered significantly. The days are getting shorter and we have experienced close to record snow falls here in Boise. Running in my five fingers has not sounded pleasant in two feet of snow and ice. I can say that the snooze button has become a comforting tool in the cold morning.
I have managed to [...]
Leavenworth 1/2 Marathon
I reached the half way point! I completed my first half marathon in my five fingers!! Last weekend I traveled 7 hours away from Boise to the enchanted town of Leavenworth, WA. When we got there I felt as though we had literally driven across America and the Atlantic and into small German town. This [...]
8 mile mark
I have successful run 8 miles (3 times) in my five fingers and have stayed injury free. The first time I hit the 8 mile mark my body felt great, I ran slow and took my time. The second and third time were not as nice to me. My body has felt a little tired [...]
Barefoot to Boston
- Cold Weather January 3, 2011
- YMCA Christmas Run December 22, 2010
- Time to get Serious December 10, 2010
- Leavenworth 1/2 Marathon October 7, 2010
- 8 mile mark September 17, 2010