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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Taper Time, God is good!

I am writing this today, b/c I just have to say God has been so good to me throughout my training. When I first signd up for my 2nd Marathon, I wasn't thinking ahead of the weather I'd be training in. 

As all of Indiana knows, this winter has almost been freakish. We've had barely any snow, cold weather, etc. I have been so blessed. I truly believe God has been looking out for me, what else could i be? We have been so lucky to experience this beautiful weather in Jan/Feb...

Its now pretty much time for me to start tapering my runs, today is a 12 miler for me and after that will be a few short runs then Race Day in 10 days! I can't believe this race has come so much more quickly than Chicago did. I feel so much more ready, yet have run fewer longer runs. I learned during training for Chicago that I did too much later in training and ended up with major IT band issues on raceday and a start of Plantar Fasciatis (spelling). This time arond I got diferrent type of shoes and made sure I watched my training, diet etc. 

I feel so much more at tune with my body and the way it is performing. It's like running is my body's second nature now and is a great feeling to be at. 

ANNOUNCEMENT: So happy for my dad who has signed up for his first Ironman in Louisville, KY...he's going to rock it and I can't wait to be a part of his training and see him go through this journey. He will be blogging about his training and I'll post a link soon so anyone can follow his too...

Happy Training Day to anyone who is or should be taking advantage of this beautiful weather outside....


XOXO

Marathon Mommy

Monday, January 30, 2012

Running Jams

Ok so last time I blogged my current running list, everyone loved it, SO here we go again!

I like to find music that's fast paced and gets me pumped and motivated, so my music list may not be for everyone!

First of all I've discovered a new artist I'm obsessed with......DAVID GUETTA....enough said!

He's a producer that collaberates with famous artists and has a great CD

Nothing but the Beat....download the whole album, you won't be sorry!

Here is what I'm currently listening too:

1.Flip the Switch by Hyper Crush
2. Good Feeling by Flo Rida
3. If I was You(OMG) by Free Wired
4. T.H.E (The Hardest Ever) by Will I Am ft J Lo and Mick Jagger
5. Set Fire to the Rain by Adele
6. International Love by Pitbull ft Chris Brown
7. Marry the Night by Lady Gaga
8. You by Nabiha
9. Rapture by Iio ft Nadia Ali (this is old school)
10. Take over Control by Afrojack ft Eva Simons
11. Save the World by Swedish House Mafia
After this I have about 12 songs of David Guetta's album, they are a ton of songs ft Nicki Minaj,Snoop, Chris Brown, Taio Cruz, Ludacris, Akon, Jennifer Hudson, etc----all upbeat songs....LOVE!!!!!

Hope you all enjoy this and as always HAPPY RUNNING!!!