The Return to the Starting Line
It’s been almost two weeks since my last post — longer than I planned, but…
Tag: half marathon training
Zone 2 Running: Time to Slow Down So I Can Speed Up Later
When I started training for this 5K, my goal was simple: run the whole race…
Week 6 Recap: Five Runs, Zone 2 Lessons, and a Weight Fluctuation
This week was the most run-intensive of all. Because of last week’s gout flare-up, I…
Week 5 Recap: Breaking 300, Even Through Setbacks
This week was a mix of highs and lows. I started with one of my…
Week 4 Recap: Dead Legs, Big Hills, and Steady Progress
This week felt different from Week 3. Instead of spiraling with slip-ups, I felt like…
Week 3 Recap: Lessons From a Bad Week
This was a rough week all around. Every run felt tough, my diet slipped, and…
Week 2 Results: Wins, Struggles, and Lessons
Fighting My Way Back to Athlete The patellar tendon just below my knee has been…
My First Run: 2 False Starts and a Great Finish
Well, it happened. My first run is officially complete. I went out early, just the…
From 320 to 13.1
I never thought I’d find myself here: 320 pounds, staring down another failed start, wearing…