Long runs are becoming a more and more important element of my training plan. They also remain incredibly difficult to squeeze into my busy schedule, not to mention how complicated it is to try and plan runs over a dozen miles in a crowded metropolis. So this weekend I decided to head to the Büyük… Continue reading What Goes Up Must Come Down | Running On Istanbul’s Büyük Ada
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Iznik | Part 4 (Where I Finally Talk About the Race)
The day had arrived. Thankfully in Turkey they believe in epic breakfast buffets, and I eagerly partook. Stuffing down boiled eggs, olives, tomatoes, cheese, cucumbers and bread like nobody’s business, I fueled like a champion. Or like a rookie runner getting ready for her first race. I packed up all my stuff and waited in… Continue reading Iznik | Part 4 (Where I Finally Talk About the Race)
Iznik | Part 2 (Where I Make Bad Decisions and Try Not to Cripple Myself)
Leading up to the race I had some grand hopes and aspirations for my training. Well, not that grand, but I hoped to at least train. Two of the three weeks leading up to the race I was traveling, and trying to maintain a running schedule when you’re in a different country is pretty challenging.… Continue reading Iznik | Part 2 (Where I Make Bad Decisions and Try Not to Cripple Myself)