Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Anatomy of a Long Run.... Coach Edition
Have you ever thought of joining a run club but just weren't sure what to expect? That's how I felt when i was introduced to my run club, the PG Speed Demons out of Run For Your Life in Charlotte. I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I have never regretted taking the leap!
After my first season with the Speed Demons I got RRCA certified and became a coach. I love every minute of it, but it has definitely changed the long run for me.
As a coach, I don't just show up on Saturday morning and lead the long run. Our long run starts on Tuesday when the coached begin talking about the route. Once that is established, a map is made and one of our amazing members makes a list of turn by turn directions.
Time for the coach email. This goes out on Thursday or Friday, and has to encompass every runner's race and mileage for the day. I made a chart so I could keep it all straight.
Everyone emails me back and lets me know how many miles they are in for, and then I figure out how to make it work, while staying as close as possible to the group run. We all look out for each other!
This weekend I had water duty. As coaches, we take turns putting water out on the course for the runners. Water duty begins during the week when we pick up the jugs, cups, and Nuun tablets.
Friday night I fill the jugs up with water. Oh, and by "I" I totally mean the hubs.
Saturday morning I get up at 4:30 instead of 5, and the hubs helps me put ice in the jugs. Then we load them up.
Yes, I strap that bad boy in there. You haven't truly lived until you've spilled a full jug of water in your trunk.
Off to the water stop locations. This week I had 2.
Once the water is set up, I head to the store to meet up with the rest of the running club. We start with a lap around the building and then warmups.
Time to hit the road! Everyone runs the same course starting at 6, which is great on a day like today when the course is out and back. Lots of love from the faster runners as they pass you on their way back!
Sometimes we see....nature....
I saw my first poisonous snake today. I figure I'm good for about 20 years now.
Of course, we always meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well. We do track work on Tuesdays and Thursdays vary each week.
I'm so blessed to have such an amazing group to run with!
Have you ever trained for a race with a running club?
After my first season with the Speed Demons I got RRCA certified and became a coach. I love every minute of it, but it has definitely changed the long run for me.
As a coach, I don't just show up on Saturday morning and lead the long run. Our long run starts on Tuesday when the coached begin talking about the route. Once that is established, a map is made and one of our amazing members makes a list of turn by turn directions.
Time for the coach email. This goes out on Thursday or Friday, and has to encompass every runner's race and mileage for the day. I made a chart so I could keep it all straight.
Everyone emails me back and lets me know how many miles they are in for, and then I figure out how to make it work, while staying as close as possible to the group run. We all look out for each other!
This weekend I had water duty. As coaches, we take turns putting water out on the course for the runners. Water duty begins during the week when we pick up the jugs, cups, and Nuun tablets.
Friday night I fill the jugs up with water. Oh, and by "I" I totally mean the hubs.
Saturday morning I get up at 4:30 instead of 5, and the hubs helps me put ice in the jugs. Then we load them up.
Yes, I strap that bad boy in there. You haven't truly lived until you've spilled a full jug of water in your trunk.
Off to the water stop locations. This week I had 2.
Once the water is set up, I head to the store to meet up with the rest of the running club. We start with a lap around the building and then warmups.
Time to hit the road! Everyone runs the same course starting at 6, which is great on a day like today when the course is out and back. Lots of love from the faster runners as they pass you on their way back!
Sometimes we see....nature....
I saw my first poisonous snake today. I figure I'm good for about 20 years now.
Of course, we always meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well. We do track work on Tuesdays and Thursdays vary each week.
I'm so blessed to have such an amazing group to run with!
Have you ever trained for a race with a running club?
Friday, September 7, 2018
MCM 10k and Yoga Teacher Training
They seem unrelated, right? That's because they are!
Two pieces of news this week.
Let's start with the sad bad news.
After the last two long runs were a complete failure, I had to face facts. My winter injury just isn't completely healed yet. At last week's run, which was supposed to be 16 miles, I ran 9, walked 2.5, and called an Uber to take me to my car.
Total. Failure.
Once I hit 8 or 9 miles, my foot starts to ache and I'm just not going to push it to the point where I cannot run at all.
The solution?
I will run the 10k, see the sights...
And then cheer on all of my friends as they finish! I will hold up signs, hand out pretzels and twizzlers, and cheer my heart out. I can't wait.
The good news?
I passed my Yoga Teacher Certification class! I have some plans in the works, but first I need to get comfy teaching. I've been practicing in my sitting room, working on my confidence so that I can effectively lead a yoga practice. So excited!
Your turn. Any good news? Bad news?
Two pieces of news this week.
Let's start with the sad bad news.
After the last two long runs were a complete failure, I had to face facts. My winter injury just isn't completely healed yet. At last week's run, which was supposed to be 16 miles, I ran 9, walked 2.5, and called an Uber to take me to my car.
Total. Failure.
Once I hit 8 or 9 miles, my foot starts to ache and I'm just not going to push it to the point where I cannot run at all.
The solution?
I will run the 10k, see the sights...
And then cheer on all of my friends as they finish! I will hold up signs, hand out pretzels and twizzlers, and cheer my heart out. I can't wait.
The good news?
I passed my Yoga Teacher Certification class! I have some plans in the works, but first I need to get comfy teaching. I've been practicing in my sitting room, working on my confidence so that I can effectively lead a yoga practice. So excited!
Your turn. Any good news? Bad news?
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Scooby Doo Virtual Run... the Facts!
I posted last week about this amazing Virtual Race Challenge that you ca do with your pups and I wanted to add in some great swag pics and final details. You don't want to miss this race, whether you have pups or not. Seriously, it's Scooby Doo, y'all.
If you plan to run the 5k or the whole shebang, you need to register by September 20th. Use the discount code BIBRAVE for 10% off!
Complete the 5k by September 30th. Post about it, show off to your friends, and use the hashtag #DooGood and #ScoobyDooRun . Be proud!
Register for the 10k (or do another 5k) by October 20th, and complete it by Halloween. I'm hoping to do the final bit of our 10k in costume! Remember to share your race pics!
Ready for some amazing swag pics?
That's right! If you add your pup(s) to your registration, the get swag, too! So freaking cute!
The bling! These are the individual medals for each race.
The 5k also comes with a tee...
The 10k comes with a drawstring bag! If you do them both, you get bonus bling (shown at the top of this post!)Will you be running this race with your pups?
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Scooby Doo Run Virtual Race
I received entry into the Scooby Doo Virtual Race Series as part of being a BibRave Pro (ambassador). Check out BibRave.com to read and write race reviews.
What's better than a fun Virtual Race that involves favorite childhood cartoon characters? Running it with your pups!
The Scooby Doo Run Virtual Race Series has 2 great races this Fall for their first ever event!
Memphis and Nugget are currently in training and they are ready to toe the line of their first ever race!
The leashes are poised and ready, the water bottle is set to go.
We will be breaking it up into segments, because Nugget is a spoiled little princess and will only do about 2 miles at a time.
We will run the Doo Good 5k in 2 segments and then in October we will do the Scoobtober 10k in 3 segments, ending on October 30th. (there is also a 5k option for October) We might have to do that last run in costume! Hmmm...
Oh, and the swag!
Want to join us? Use the discount code BIBRAVE for 10% off!
What's better than a fun Virtual Race that involves favorite childhood cartoon characters? Running it with your pups!
The Scooby Doo Run Virtual Race Series has 2 great races this Fall for their first ever event!
Memphis and Nugget are currently in training and they are ready to toe the line of their first ever race!
The leashes are poised and ready, the water bottle is set to go.
We will be breaking it up into segments, because Nugget is a spoiled little princess and will only do about 2 miles at a time.
We will run the Doo Good 5k in 2 segments and then in October we will do the Scoobtober 10k in 3 segments, ending on October 30th. (there is also a 5k option for October) We might have to do that last run in costume! Hmmm...
Oh, and the swag!
Scooby Doo Virtual Run Series Challenge includes includes:
- Official Doo Good 5K Race Shirt
- Doo Good Virtual 5K Finisher Medal
- Official Scoobtober Backpack
- Scoobtober Virtual Run Finisher Medal
- Digital Finisher Certificate
- Commemorative Series Challenge Medal
Four-legged friends are welcome too! The Virtual Run Series Challenge add on for dogs includes:
- Doo God Dog Bandana
- Doo Good Virtual 5K Doggie Medal/Tag
- Scoobtober Run Dog Bandana
- Scoobtober Virtual Run Doggie Medal/Tag
Want to join us? Use the discount code BIBRAVE for 10% off!
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Sisterhood of the Traveling.... Skirt?
If you've known me for more than about 5 minutes, or follow me on Instagram, you know that I'm addicted to Skirt Sports! It's pretty much all that I wear!
One of my fellow ambassadors asked where everyone's skirts have traveled to, and it got me thinking....
Where have my skirts been?
They've been to the beach in NC. I did one of my training runs there during a Girls Weekend. I'm wearing the Happy Girl skirt and a Trucker Hat.
They ran down a mountain in Colorado.... after a trip to the actual Skirt Sports Store! My usual Trucker and Happy Girl, plus a brandy new tank from the store!
They've been to Disney, running countless race weekends. This pic is from Star Wars weekend, the 10k. I'm wearing the Happy Girl and Darlena is wearing the Lioness Skirt. So cute!
They've been to New Orleans. I was injured and couldn't run, so I volunteered at the Red Dress water stop. It was crazy fun! My Happy Girl skirt was so comfy all day and those pockets were a dream!
They kept me warm....ish... in Georgia. Yes. GEORGIA! There was freezing rain, which I was not prepared for. My Toasty Tights were home in my closet, I missed them! The super cute Pocketopia Capris were comfy!
They went to the Smoky Mountains for a weekend away with the hubs!
They went to Myrtle Beach to run the Myrtle Beach Mini.
They traveled to Chicago, to run the marathon.
They traveled to Georgia in hotter weather, for the PeachTree Road Race. That black Happy Girl skirt was one of my first! They were from my "avoid bright patterns" phase, which I have obviously been cured of!
They cruised to Grand Cayman to play with turtles! I am wearing one of my other fave skirts, the Jaguar, and my Trucker hat!
They traveled back to Jersey for a last minute 5k....
And they went to Morganton NC for a trail retreat with Mirna Valerio! That tank is one of my faves, no longer available, though!
Nashville was a fun, but crazy hot, trip! Have you notice that maybe I wear the Happy Girl quite a lot?
And I'll never forget NYC! The Lotta Breeze Capri was perfect for the cooler temps!
Where has your skirt been?
One of my fellow ambassadors asked where everyone's skirts have traveled to, and it got me thinking....
Where have my skirts been?
They've been to the beach in NC. I did one of my training runs there during a Girls Weekend. I'm wearing the Happy Girl skirt and a Trucker Hat.
They ran down a mountain in Colorado.... after a trip to the actual Skirt Sports Store! My usual Trucker and Happy Girl, plus a brandy new tank from the store!
They've been to Disney, running countless race weekends. This pic is from Star Wars weekend, the 10k. I'm wearing the Happy Girl and Darlena is wearing the Lioness Skirt. So cute!
They've been to New Orleans. I was injured and couldn't run, so I volunteered at the Red Dress water stop. It was crazy fun! My Happy Girl skirt was so comfy all day and those pockets were a dream!
They kept me warm....ish... in Georgia. Yes. GEORGIA! There was freezing rain, which I was not prepared for. My Toasty Tights were home in my closet, I missed them! The super cute Pocketopia Capris were comfy!
They went to the Smoky Mountains for a weekend away with the hubs!
They went to Myrtle Beach to run the Myrtle Beach Mini.
They traveled to Chicago, to run the marathon.
They traveled to Georgia in hotter weather, for the PeachTree Road Race. That black Happy Girl skirt was one of my first! They were from my "avoid bright patterns" phase, which I have obviously been cured of!
They cruised to Grand Cayman to play with turtles! I am wearing one of my other fave skirts, the Jaguar, and my Trucker hat!
They traveled back to Jersey for a last minute 5k....
And they went to Morganton NC for a trail retreat with Mirna Valerio! That tank is one of my faves, no longer available, though!
Nashville was a fun, but crazy hot, trip! Have you notice that maybe I wear the Happy Girl quite a lot?
And I'll never forget NYC! The Lotta Breeze Capri was perfect for the cooler temps!
Where has your skirt been?
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