Always a Work in Progress

I was letting my dog out this morning and I was lucky enough to get a shot of this beautiful sunrise. It's been almost a week since I knocked down my #marathon. I've spent all week in recovery mode by getting a massage and catching up on sleep. I've been #running with planters fasciitis in my left foot and tendon pain in my right ankle all year, which kinda sucks. I'm happy that I can now take a little time to heal up before I start hitting it hard again. Strength training and light miles are on the menu but not before I can enjoy a little break. Tomorrow will be the first Saturday in months where I can sleep in. Anyone want to take any bets that I will be wide awake at 5:30 am? #runnerproblems ##marathontraining #run #nofilter #upformore

Today's #run: PR. Hell yes. Today's #MonumentalMarathon went really well. The weather was perfect, the sun was out and the course was beautiful. I felt good throughout most of it. The miles towards the end hurt but I was already prepared to deal with those. I stuck to my plan and it seemed to work. One of my favorite phrases echoed in my head the whole time: Relentless forward progress. That phrase means so much to me. Don't just think you'll do it, do it with everything you got. There is no feeling like crossing that finish line and that's why, time after time, I'll keep #running. #runindy #bemonumental #garmin #forerunner220 #marathontraining #marathon #thankful

I'm ready. #marathontraining #marathon #running #runindy #monumentalmarathon

After 18 weeks of training, the day is almost here. #monumentalmarathon #runindy

I know what you mean bud. #bostonterrier #dogsofinstagram

Today's #run: I had a nice little four miler. This pretty much wraps it up until the #MonumentalMarathon. I may do a small run on Friday but I'll play it by ear. Keep calm and focus on. #runindy #marathontraining #upformore #running #fall

Today's #run: it was a nice and easy six mile run. This was the longest run I'll have all week since I'm tapering. The plan is to stay healthy and get focused. The Monumental Marathon is on Saturday and it's time to top off the tank and get prepared. #runindy #running #marathontraining #upformore #fall

That wraps up October. That was a very hard month. They're will be plenty of challenges ahead so it's head up, eyes open, and get it done. #runindy #running #marathontraining #upformore #run

Today's #run: It was a solid 10 miles today. At this point, I'm just maintaining my progress. After a long 17 weeks, I think that I'm ready for my #marathon next Saturday. I will only run a few days this week but the majority will be mental prep. Welcome to taper town. #fall #runindy #running #marathontraining #upformore

Today's #run: steady as he goes. It was super windy and a little chilly but otherwise perfectly fine for a few miles. I'll use tomorrow as a rest day before my #longrun on Saturday. Both mind and body are getting closer to alignment and a view like this really helps. #marathontraining #runindy #running #upformore #fall

Today's #run: a picture can say a lot. Everything felt fine but I just wasn't focused. I'm glad that I was still able to get out there and knock down some miles. With whatever is on my mind, #running always seems to help. It's my outlet and my happy place. I'm glad I have many more miles in me. #runindy #marathontraining #upformore

Today's #run: I've been cheating with the pictures but it's getting darker earlier. @garmin to the rescue. It was a nice run on an old familiar course. I really enjoyed seeing the trees and fall leaves. After 16 weeks of training, now in taper mode for the next two weeks. I really need this time for many reasons and I'm glad it's finally here. #runindy #marathontraining #running #upformore

Today's #run: I'm going to be honest here. This was a horrible run. I've ran much further and felt much better than this. My legs were tired right from mile one and I somehow lost two gels on the route. There were a lot of steady inclines on the course with didn't help. Also, it's been a shitty week. My mind isn't in the right place which just made it worse. It will get better, it's just an off day. #runindy #marathontraining #running #upformore

Today's #run: my legs felt tired and heavy but I got it done. It's been a hell of a week so far and fatigue is really setting in. I'll stop working when the work is done. #runindy #marathontraining #running

Today's #run with the new #garminconnect app. #marathontraining

Today's #run with the new #garminconnect app. #marathontraining

Today's #run: solid state run on the canal. Felt great! #runindy #running #marathontraining #upformore #strava