Author Archives: sarah

I generally don’t like to run for about a week after a marathon. The old rule of thumb is a day off for every mile raced, but that doesn’t mean no running. It just means, take it easy. But I … Continue reading →

I woke up race morning and got ready. The kids were zonked from being up late the night before, but they got going. Aidan even came and had breakfast with me. The hotel started their breakfast early on race day. … Continue reading →

Wow, what to say about this one? It was a hot time, in the old town tonight! Clichéd but true. To re-cap, last fall I ran the Philadelphia marathon in 4:09:03. When deciding on a spring marathon, I picked Vermont … Continue reading →

I just finished my last training run for the Vermont City Marathon! 3.65 miles cruising around the neighborhood, two miles at race pace, because, sheesh, I couldn’t help it. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything here and I’m behind … Continue reading →

I’ve been listening to a new podcast, Marathon Training Academy, and really loving it. It’s a husband and wife team. She’s the more “serious” runner, but he holds his own and they do great interviews and super fun race reports. … Continue reading →

On February 27, 2016, I ran the Colchester Half Marathon. I ran Colchester two years ago as the first half marathon I did after dramatically stepping up my training. In Connecticut, this is known as one of the most difficult … Continue reading →

When the winter that wasn’t turns into the winter that was after all and it feels like you’ve spent five days battling the snow already and your schedule has you doing hill repeats alone in the snow (of course) and … Continue reading →

Where to start? This was my goal race of the year. I ran it Sunday, November 22. I blew it out of the water. I’m still so happy. My heart is full of running joy. Having missed running a spring … Continue reading →

I spent the weekend of October 16-18 at a running festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. When people ask, “Do you know anyone else there?”  I try to explain, well, I’m in this group on FaceBook, the Sub 30 Club. Ted Spiker … Continue reading →

On September 13, I ran the Surftown half marathon in Westerly, Rhode Island. Since then I’ve been busy writing stuff for work so I’m only now getting around to finishing this race report. If anyone wants to read about theories … Continue reading →