September 28, 2017 by That Pretty Runner

Dear Runner Lovers,

Tonight, I just went on an hour run along the lake, and it felt wonderful. I feel so excited for my race on Sunday. The weather is supposed to be perfect this weekend! My family is driving all the way from New York to come see me in Portland running the Maine Marathon. I cannot wait for this weekend!!

It is so important to run for something bigger than yourself. I absolutely love to run for Saint Jude in my marathons. The money raised for St. Jude helps to ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Here is the link to my fundraiser page:

http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/TAEvents/Events?px=4117574&pg=personal&fr_id=59427

I live with the nicest girls ever, they just surprised me with all of these sweet and encouraging messages. I feel so blessed!!

Marathon Week

September 26, 2017 by That Pretty Runner

Dear Runner Lovers,

Today, I did 15 miles along this beautiful lake! So super excited for my marathon on Sunday!

I hope everyone is feeling fabulous!

Happy Running!!

That Pretty Runner

Lake Pictures

September 15, 2017 by That Pretty Runner

Dear Runner Lovers,

Today, I did about ten miles at race pace. I started reflecting on how 10 miles is my normal everyday distance, and it used to be my dreaded long run. During high school, every Sunday I went out and ran ten miles, and it felt like so much. Then, after starting Marathoning my freshman year of college, I have spent the majority of my weekends completing at least one 15-20 mile long run. It has taken years to become strong and fit enough to run this high mileage. Now it is my last semester, senior year, and I am starting to feel excited about comparing my time from four years ago to whatever time I run in my marathon next month!

Everyone's on their own path, and I feel that it is so important to reflect on your personal achievements. If it matters to you, then it matters. Looking at myself before running my first marathon years ago, and reflecting on all of the work I have done since makes me feel more confident about my future. It is especially helpful right before a race, to look at my actual workout log journals, flipping through the pages of years of hard work.

I hope everyone is feeling fabulous! Reflect on all of your hard work! 😁🏃‍♀️☀️

Happy Running!

That Pretty Runner