August 2018 – Racing the Hare

Knowing When to Quit

August 18, 2018November 10, 2018 by Kate Ellingsen, posted in Marathon, Running, Training

Running really has just two basic rules: Don't be an idiot. Don't be a hero. Any advice I could offer on running falls into one of these two buckets. It's incredibly important to make smart choices about your health, your training, your surroundings. It's equally important to make sure that those choices are rooted in … Continue reading Knowing When to Quit

Birds of a Feather

August 12, 2018November 10, 2018 by Kate Ellingsen, posted in Marathon, Running, Training

Running is a solitary sport. Both the successes and the failures are yours alone, and the point is to push your personal limits. It's just you and the road. No one can run the miles for you. While there are any number of community running groups or potential running buddies, the logistics of finding a … Continue reading Birds of a Feather

Forward Progress

August 4, 2018November 10, 2018 by Kate Ellingsen, posted in Uncategorized

I finished 16 miles this morning. I can't technically say I ran 16 because there was a lot of walking involved. Like, a lot. I'm getting into the most serious part of marathon training, and I've pretty much burned through my buffer weeks. (Loving reminder: ALWAYS build buffer weeks into your training plan! Life will … Continue reading Forward Progress