This week of training was very polar – the beginning of the week felt like my legs were made of lead, and then things picked up and I felt much stronger the latter half. My last week of training, I was feeling super fatigued. I cut my mileage down thinking that it would serve as a … More Very polar week 4 of marathon training
The highlight of my week was seeing Purity Ring live on Thursday! They were playing at Output in Williamsburg – one of my favorite clubs: flashback to last year with me/Scott/Phil/Christine would go almost every weekend and even week days :P. We’ve all aged approximate 20 years since then and hardly do these kinds of nights anymore, … More Purity ring concert + marathon training week 3
This weekend was sure a special one. There was nothing out of the ordinary, but I was lucky to spend time with all my closest friends in NYC on different occasions. Saturday: The day started off with 10 miles for my long run. Best way to started a weekend. After thawing in the shower, making myself lunch, … More All my favorite people + recipe suggestions?
Got about a million tangents running in my head that I’m ready to spill. I will try and be somewhat organized. Week 2 of marathon training This week was a pretty solid week of training. Two of my four runs I was feeling extra strong and set out for some extra mileage than planned; I don’t want … More Running is therapy + race advice please + marathon training week 2
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you all had relaxing weekends. Snow hit pretty hard this weekend in NYC, and so I definitely got plenty of down time, which was much needed after a busy work week (I apologize in advance if I start sounding like a broken record about work. We just began our 2-month “busy … More Braving the blizzard + finding community + week 1 of marathon training
Hello hello! How are you all? I am unfortunately feeling a bit under the weather. I caught a cold during my trip in Hartford, and immediately went into weekend-mode so forced the cold to be put on hold…the second I finally had a moment to rest, all the symptoms hit me like a ton of bricks. But … More Goodbye Scott + new holiday traditions + oldest friend’s visit
Once again, blogging on the road! This time on my way back home. This week was a super intense one with my work team in Hartford. I spent Monday-Thursday up there, and every day was filled with a variety of shenanigans. This was my first time travelling for work (even though I work in consulting! I’ve … More A week in the life of a consultant
Good morning blog! I’m writing this currently on an Amtrak en route. I’ll be in Hartford this week for work – I could not be more excited to get some quality time with my team and see the sights!! This week was primarily adjusting back to life after Thanksgiving at home last week. The holidays are … More Adjusting back to life + holiday fun + emotions while running
This weekend was centered around moving!! Slightly painful yes, but it all turned out pretty great. Saturday: MOVING DAY What made this move somewhat exhausting was that I packed AND unpacked everything in one day, since I decided to move the day before (see my last post on this!). Packing started around 10am on Saturday, and it … More MOVING DAY + everything works out + deceptive marathon training
Hello my friends! Hope you all had grrr-eat weeks! There were some pretty exciting happenings from mine that I can’t wait to share: Monday-Tuesday: exciting news The beginning of the week was pretty tame. The most exciting event was…I FOUND MY NEW APARTMENT!!!!!!!!! I could NOT be more excited!! It’s in Kips Bay in Manhattan and absolutely perfect … More Paper Kites concert + Fantastic Beasts preview + last night in Queens
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