Posted on August 20th, 2011 by Middalia
Wanted to give a little update on my plantar fasciitis/heel spur issues and my footwear. Last time I wrote I was wearing Brook Launches and working in the Kinvaras. As the weeks passed by I gradually increased my mileage in the Kinvaras and decreased my mileage in the Launches. I found that after a while [...]
Filed under: My Gear | Comments Off
Posted on August 20th, 2011 by Middalia
Since getting back from vacation I have been in full on marathon training mode. No more weeks of just easy and base miles. Now it is time for intervals, tempo runs, hills, pace runs and really long runs. Last week I did my first real speed session since San Diego 6 X 800. I really [...]
Filed under: Running Blog | Comments Off
Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Middalia
For our summer vacation this year we went to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I thought about doing another destination race over the summer but decided on a relaxing beach vacation instead. We have been to Mexico twice before but this stay was by far my favorite. Why? The answer is simple…. TURTLES!!! The turtle spotting [...]
Filed under: Turtles | 1 Comment »
Posted on August 7th, 2011 by Middalia
After running the Rock and Roll San Diego half marathon I felt good and knew I could handle marathon training. Traveling away from Texas would have been the best option for a fall marathon but scheduling another big trip in the fall while the kids are in school is a little tricky so I opted [...]
Filed under: Running Blog | Comments Off