#sylviaruns

Officially an ultra runner now. To be completely honest, it was a tough race. I was in quite a lot of pain and discomfort at a point way earlier in the race than i expected. A lot of things were just not going my way and mistakes were made, but hey, it’s all part of the experience. Probably won’t be doing another ultra for at least a year. Now i have to somehow recover in time for NIRCA nationals 2 weeks from now. And then (after a few weeks of total recovery obvi) it’s onto training for Boston 2020!

Crazy to see achievements like Kipchoge’s be accomplished. Incredibly inspired by the “no human is limited” campaign. Excited to see runners continue to push the limits on what is considered possible

Did 6 recovery miles this morning to hit miles 3, 6, and 13 of the B.A.A. half marathon to cheer on the bf and other members of the team. The boy killed it! 1:22 which was 10 min faster than last year! So proud! Now it’s time for a day of rest tomorrow, one more 50-60 mile week, and then slowly getting into a taper!

Lmk why i waited til my last college semester to start competing for my running club. Cross country was my favorite part of high school and I’m honestly so sad that i missed out on so many meets and opportunities to bond w other team members. Grateful that speed has come back for me and that I’m feeling comfortable during races and workouts. Crushed my last speed workout yesterday & excited for regionals on Saturday. Then I’m taking a week easy in prep for my ultra on the 2nd. And then it’s back to speedwork for nationals on the 16th.

☀️ if anyone has any recommendations for a good matcha powder that doesn’t completely break the bank- hmu! Thank youuu!

☀️ anxiously waiting to hear if i was accepted to Boston marathon. I submitted my application Friday w a time 5 min 36 sec faster than the qualifying time & im really really hoping that that’s enough to get me in. Anyone else waiting to hear back?

Missing my weekend runs already while cooped up inside doing homework. Looks like the warm weather isn’t lasting much longer :(

I think i need to start bringing a book onto the train because i keep falling in and out of sleep and I’d rather be productive.