This was my favorite marathon to run to DATE!!! I finally crushed my goal of sub-4, 19 min faster than Chicago, and 7 min faster than my PB (Berlin in 2022). I'll divide this recap into pre-race; my racing strategy; the race; the vibe; post-race "celebration"; what I learned during this training cycle. Pre-race: 4am: … Continue reading Day 4: EPIC Paris marathon
Category: running
5 on Friday: pausing running for few days
This week has been hectic at work and with running so I skipped midweek post. I had my first speed workout this Wednesday and it was TOUGH! This is my face when I finished. It was raining, and I was soaked and felt exhausted by the end. Yet, I did the workout well, 13.9 miles … Continue reading 5 on Friday: pausing running for few days
Weekend sport and food
We had an amazing weekend!!! I totally forgot "the disappointment" at work, rather fully embrace and live fully my life now, here. Saturday morning the whole family went to girls swimming time trials, my favorite parent moment at school. Lizzy is definitely getting better at swimming. She PRed in all 4 styles, 25 meters swims, … Continue reading Weekend sport and food
Misc fitness update
Supplements I am taking: AG1, omeg 3 fish oil for dry eyes, and nutrafol for hair. I have been taking AG1 for a while. I haven't pin down its noticeable effect on me as I was not consistent. I take it as an insurance policy. Maybe one day I'll stop and see if I see … Continue reading Misc fitness update
Sunday run and food.
Saturday was a blur as I wasn't feeling great. I ran, went to groceries with the girls, took a nap at 11:30am, got eye lash extensions (OMG!), and watched 1.5 hrs of Killer of Flower Moon, while worrying a bit about my long run the next day. Sunday, on the other hand, was fantastic from … Continue reading Sunday run and food.