#runavl2020

This wasn't what I originally had planned for this weekend. I was supposed to run marathon #2 in 2020 but, alas, it's a no-go for obvious reasons. I haven't run in 9 days, since everything got cancelled; instead of training I threw myself into home and garden projects. A weird combination of nesting and survival prepping. Today, however, I knew I wanted to run again. It felt amazing and the Biltmore Estate is already starting to pop some springtime color. Sometimes plans, even big plans, have to change. And I chose to look at it as an opportunity to formulate a new plan. #whatsnext🤔 #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillespring #runhappy #marathontraining #marathon2020 #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #fitnessfun #noregrets #runstrong (at Biltmore Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AhU8SpiRB/?igshid=p9paaiqbgc5y

I love living in Asheville but I'll never forget my roots! #bahstonrunnah #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #marathontraining #marathon2020 #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #fitnessfun #running #runhappy #runninglife (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mvCd6BnBY/?igshid=155pk9gfc64zl

Check out my snazzy new t-shirt and cap from Trail Sisters! @trailsisterswnc #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #trailsisters #marathon2020 #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #marathontraining #funrun #fitnessfun #running #runhappy (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9kQ4wAh-Uz/?igshid=thi88h53v2v0

Last Long Slow Run training before the Asheville Marathon at Biltmore, so of course I ran at Biltmore! 😁 Two more weeks until my 2nd marathon! #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #runhappy #marathontraining #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #marathon2020 #fitnessfun #trailrunning #marathontraining (at Biltmore Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fWNl5JSo3/?igshid=sme2kmiwoqt9

The Blue Ridge Parkway was closed due to some icy sections...but only to motor vehicles. So I changed my plan and ran it! I started at the visitors center and ran north to Town Mountain Rd which brought me back to Asheville and eventually home. Stats: 16.27 miles, 13:49 min/mile pace, 2151' of elevation gain. 3 weeks until my 2nd marathon and I'm very pleased with today's workout. 😀🏃🏼‍♀️ #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #runhappy #marathontraining #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #marathon2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NSsmBhg_-/?igshid=1pj4nzudf6jis

Ran 7 snowflaky miles up and down the mountain...it was so fun! 23 days until my 2nd marathon! #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #runhappy #marathontraining #marathon2020 #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #fitnessfun (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9IDbCWp0U7/?igshid=gy069y2tvxd7

Feeling better! Did an hour-long hill workout and was rewarded with some springtime color 🌞🌺🌸 3 1/2 weeks until my 2nd marathon! #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #marathontraining #marathon2020 #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CZzYsh79P/?igshid=1o0ngp8thogpg

8 miles with a bit of walking with @kimispacepants and Lily the Wonder Dog mixed in. 60s today, 30s on Thursday...such rollercoaster weather were having. #runAVL2020 #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #marathontraining #marathon2020 #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #runhappy (at Carrier Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ASMAxhjew/?igshid=1aauo6wd3m8b7