My Kind of Fun!
by Clara Grandt on February 20, 2012
These past few weeks have been a completely different post-marathon experience than Boston. After Boston, I tried to tell myself I was recovering just fine, but I wasn’t. I was physically broken down and mentally exhausted. This time, I’m eager and ready to take on new goals and improve. I have been looking forward to these new goals since I crossed the finish line in Houston. I did take time off, but since I’ve started up again, I’ve felt more like I’m building on something instead of rebuilding. With my body and mind ...
Trials
by Serena Burla on January 30, 2012
The Trials certainly lived up to the definition of the word: Trials- a test of faith, patience, and stamina. Of all the times to DNF, why the trials? Oh there’s that “why” question again, the one that sometimes produces answers, sometimes life lessons, sometimes a delayed response, and sometimes silence. The question that always makes me take a step back and remember, I am not the one in control. “Why” often comes to mind when my heart breaks or a momentary emptiness takes over my soul and there is nothing left to do other than put my ha...
Just Getting Started
by Clara Grandt on January 26, 2012
The Olympic Marathon Trials are over, and life is still going on. Imagine that! A big race can have a funny affect on the mind of a runner, and this one was the biggest I have ever experienced. The training that goes into it is such a big build up, and that one day, race day, is such a big focus that we don’t think much past the race. It seems to be the end of life as we know it… It’s not! The few days before the race seemed quite full of activities. As soon as I arrived in Houston, I went straight to Fleet Feet for a ...
Emotionally Conflicted
by Antonio Vega on January 23, 2012
There's no question that watching the U.S Olympic Marathon Trials at home brought a range of emotions to me. I was excited for my fellow Team USA Minnesota and Mizuno teammates, but I was naturally frustrated that I wasn't on the starting line with them in Houston.After the race, I made two promises: This would be the last Olympic Trials that I am going to watch on television and secondly, it's time for me to double my efforts and train like a mad man to get back into racing shape. Getting back into shape is well underway. I have started putting in...
Return To Running
by Antonio Vega on December 21, 2011
I am finally back running almost every day. The simple act of being able to lace up my shoes, walk out the door and go for a run has been something I really missed. Still, it's only been a month since my hip surgery and I have had to force myself to progress slowly allow my body to get used to running again. Needless to say, holding myself back has been a challenge as I am so ready to get back into training.I've had a great training partner the last few weeks---my eight-year-old Lab, Molly. Our first few runs together were humbling, as she would sprint ahead of me...
