Race Report - The Lost Dutchman Marathon

            I woke up even earlier than my typical 5:00 AM rising time on Sunday, February 15^th, to get dressed and ready for the 14^th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon. While washing my eyes out and getting my brain going, I felt a little strange. Here I was, on the morning of a full, 26.2 mile marathon and I didn’t feel the pre-race jitters typical of race day. I didn’t have any gear laid out or prepared, except for the race number that I attached to my race belt the night before. I got dressed the same way I get dressed for a long run and I decided, last minute, to bring along a hand-held bottle. I stuffed some Honey Stinger Energy Chews into my belt, threw on my Road Runner Sports hat and headed out the door.

I’m Back! Sorry About The Break…

             It has been a pretty long while since I’ve posted anything and for that, I need to apologize to anyone who might read this blog. I went back to school to finish my degree in Exercise Science and between that, coaching for Racelab and getting all my running in, I haven’t had much of a moment to sit down and write. But since life is all about finding a balance, I have carved out some time to update you, my tiny audience, about my training and my journey.

            The training for the 7 Dirty Thirties is going really well. I am getting all my long runs in, recovering well, and feeling stronger and stronger every week. Currently, I am averaging between 60 and 70 miles a week, with easy weeks at around 40-50 miles. This will continue growing over the next few months, and I am very excited to see what I am capable of.