StrongByStrand

Category: half marathon training

Mom and a runner

Mom and a runner
16 Apr
phyllis

This weekend I had the great pleasure of watching my daughter run in the More Half marathon in Central Park.  Her dad and I set up camp on Mile 6/12 so close to the course that I could touch the runners. I watched Laura run by twice and could see her smile and was so […]

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This is what a Tough Chik looks like !

This is what a Tough Chik looks like !
31 Mar
phyllis

This week I get to  officially start my Spring race season as a part of Team Tough Chik. My race shirt is in the mail and will be here any day.  This community has been so supportive and full of great advice as I have built up my training and sports nutrition plan.  Several of […]

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Life Happens when you are busy making plans

23 Mar
phyllis

I have to update you on my planned race calendar for 20 13 Jan- Zooma Half – Stress Fracture- could not run Miami ING Half- Stress Fractuice- could not run Feb- NYC Half- Recovered from stress fracture but not quite enough to run 13 miles in the park so  no race Return to team in […]

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Update from 10,000 feet

03 Mar
phyllis

This is my first update from an airplane.  I am on my way back to New York after visiting with my son Chris and my daughter in law Laura and my grand daughter Penelope for the weekend.  I just had an overwhelming feeling that I need to see them and I am so that I […]

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Short week – crazy mix up schedule

21 Feb
phyllis

This short week really messed up my workout schedule and I struggled to stay on top of things. I ended up not running on Monday but ran on Tuesday and Wednesday. I saw the dr on Wed and he said my foot is almost there and still suggests physical therapy and conservative mile advancement.  I […]

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