Legends of Running: Bobbi Gibb The First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon
Bobbi taught me what it looks like to lace up for a starting line and let love be your driving force. Help us commemorate this bold runner and pioneer for women’s running by donating to the 26.2 Foundation. Elise:…
Running Buddies | The Long and Short of It
Buddy Up! Partner Running. Miles: 4 + 37 Harvard Stadium Sections Song in my head: Journey Brunch food motivation: Zico Chocolate Coconut Water This past weekend I went on a run with my running buddy, Meesh. We chose one of our old running haunts.…
Boston Marathon 2015
It’s been a little over a month since the marathon and I’ve been soaking in the love from this season and working on my thank-you’s to all of you! Marathon Weekend The night before the race, Dana-Farber holds a pasta…
THE LONGEST RUN | Mar 28 | Here’s Good
The Longest Run. PRPs. And Taper Time. Miles: 20 Song in my head: Break Free by Ariana Grande because I can’t get enough of that kid Brunch food motivation: Eggs. Of the homemade kind. This is my favorite training run. Runners from…
LONG RUN | Mar 21 | Snowy, Sleepy Streets
Snow in Spring. Quiet Streets. 18 Miles. Miles: 18 Song in my Head: Lose My Breath by Destiny’s Child Brunch Food Motivation: Crepes Meesh and Kate were on a mission. Over the rolling hills, through the sleepy streets (as Eric calls…
LONG RUN | MAR 14 | Rocked by a Puddle
Rocked by a Puddle. Respecting Grossman’s Hill. Rainy Day Running. Miles: 16 Song in my head: Go Getta by Young Jeezy ft R. Kelly Brunch Food Motivation: Warm things My carpool buddy Tim pulled up alongside my apartment at 7:40am ready to…
LONG RUN | March 8 | Dibs, Dunks, Friends
Shorts weather, a semi-new route, and a game of dibs. Miles: 17 Song in my head: Baby Don’t Lie – Gwen Stefani (because she is one badass lady) Brunch Food Motivation: Dunks (half hot chocolate, half coffee – a glorious recipe Mal…
LONG RUN | Jan 31 | The Frozen Tundra
Snot rockets, rock hard shot blocks, Gatorade slushies, and 2 Heartbreak Hills Miles: 16 Song in my head: The entire Frozen soundtrack because that was the only way to describe my entire body Brunch Food Motivation: Bacon The weather app read…
When it’s below 18 degrees and I have a long run in my future.
When it’s below 18 degrees and I have a long run in my future.
Mileage Higher than the Temperature
Our mileage outshot the temp outside (like by a lot). 13 and 14 miles on the books. Temp somewhere around “Holy s#!@ it’s cold out” and “can someone make sure my legs are still there?” In the words of Tim:…