A few months ago I decided enough is enough. Have you ever allowed yourself extra ‘treats’ you’d normally pass over but all of a sudden you find yourself indulging in because you just completed a big run or better yet, a goal race? But then all of a sudden weeks have gone by and you’re still … Continue reading
It’s been two and a half weeks since I ran my BMO Vancouver Marathon. I set out originally hoping to break 3:21 (apparently a bit of a long-standing goal now). This goal was adjusted based on training to a sub 3:30, which I honestly felt was doable. But I crossed the finish line in 3:35:07, … Continue reading
I’ll admit as I entered the second last week of training, it was with more excitement than usual. Why? Because I decided to conduct an experiment! First of all, just let me say… You should never try anything brand new as you approach race day. Don’t wear brand new shoes on race day, don’t try food … Continue reading
No way. Another week down already?!! Yep, 90km down. Haha, and posting this as I’m well into week 7 – so much exciting stuff going on – and so many talks!!! But back to week #6… When I first outlined these 30 weeks, I was a little hesitant to begin so far out. I mean, … Continue reading
I am intensely grateful to sit here strong and healthy, after 17 weeks of intense marathon training that by all conventional standards was ramped up much too quickly. I jumped from averaging 20km per week in December right into 70km the first week of January, then 90km, and then 100 and something per week from … Continue reading
RunFasterSarah (my running adventures) 