Weekend accomplishments and workout report

We had a super nice weekend, crossing off to-dos while still feeling very relaxed and chill. Saturday: I finished my run and went to pick up the girls from swimming. I rarely go to their practices, only on competition/time trial days. So, it was a nice surprise for the girls to see me. Lizzy is … Continue reading Weekend accomplishments and workout report →

Fun weekend & workout report

We had a fun and busy weekend! I feel very satisfied with how the weekend went, per Sofia's description of when I have a good run. She often asks me: are you satisfied with your run? That's exactly how I feel after a good run. Saturday: invitation swimming competition. It was the first time Lizzy … Continue reading Fun weekend & workout report →

The peak of this trip

Before I tell you about the peak, let me share these beautiful pics of my Sunday long run. It was soooo beautiful. I love running in DC, despite the heat wave hitting the area. I absolutely loved my 20.24 miles run on Sunday. My training plan was 16-20 miles. I thought I could only do … Continue reading The peak of this trip →

Day 4: EPIC Paris marathon

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 →

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 →