Trail running is such a refreshing thing for my body and mind. The variation, the way I can go into a meditative mindset, and how I can just cruise. It’s a wonderful thing! Today was my second long training run since The North Face Endurance Challenge 50k. It was a semi-technical 10 mile trail run […]
workout
Back to the Weights!
Now that the long race is over it’s time to start gaining back some muscle. This is the first week in months that I’ll be working out with weights at least 4 days. My body is a little sore, but it feels great! I’m starting off in straight hypertrophy. 8-12 reps, 3 sets, 3-4 exercises. […]
Recovery
I went for my first post race run yesterday. It was a leisurely 4-5 mile road run. My soreness was completely gone, but my body still felt tired once I started running. I plan on doing another short run on Friday followed by a trail run on Sunday.
Amazing Run! My first ultra marathon
My first ultra marathon – This weekend I completed my first ultra marathon. It was a 50k trail race in DC put on by The North Face. The course was a mixture of flat dirt, loose gravel, and technical rocks. My race prep involved 16 weeks of 3 day a week runs, and eating large […]
