Comments on: Napa Valley Marathon: Race Recap

By: Marathon #2: Five Tips for Better Training | The Kitchen Paper

Marathon #2: Five Tips for Better Training | The Kitchen Paper — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:45:57 +0000

[...] soon as I crossed the finish line at the Napa Valley Marathon, I knew I could run my next marathon faster. As weird as it sounds, the race had felt strangely [...]

By: Race Report: Jackson Hole Half Marathon | The Kitchen Paper

Race Report: Jackson Hole Half Marathon | The Kitchen Paper — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:49:58 +0000

[...] I really am a firm believer! Third, I need to take better care of myself before a race. Even in Napa, with the excursions and activities the days prior to the marathon, I was rested, stretched, [...]

By: Getting in Shape is HARD | The Kitchen Paper

Getting in Shape is HARD | The Kitchen Paper — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:33:34 +0000

[...] there is no way NOT to PR: I only need to run 9 seconds faster (per mile) than I did for the ENTIRE MARATHON. That should be ridiculously easy, right? Yeah, I feel like it should be. Hopefully I can keep [...]

By: Running Update: Time for Another Race | The Kitchen Paper

Running Update: Time for Another Race | The Kitchen Paper — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:01:57 +0000

[...] haven’t written about running since the marathon because, well, I haven’t been running. It’s been over seven weeks since Napa and I have [...]

By: Sweet Coconut Popcorn | The Kitchen Paper

Sweet Coconut Popcorn | The Kitchen Paper — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:01:54 +0000

[...] proud of. Traveled alone in Central and South America, made some awesome new friends, BQed in my first marathon, moved to a new state, started this blog — the list goes on. Really though, one of my proudest [...]

By: Life in Pictures | The Kitchen Paper

Life in Pictures | The Kitchen Paper — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:21:36 +0000

[...] galore! We definitely stocked up. I had to fuel for the marathon, right? [...]

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:45:05 +0000

In reply to Mollie. Thanks, Mollie! You're right about people building up the misery part - I think with suitable training it's totally avoidable... I had so much fun! I'm excited to hear about your race too - I'm sure you'll be blazing fast. Next up... Not sure yet. Cycling summer? Fall marathon? Half? I'll keep you posted :)

By: Mollie

Mollie — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:28:57 +0000

Congratulations Mary! I am so happy your race went well and SO HAPPY to hear that it felt good (as it should, right? But people build up the misery part sooo much!). I am so inspired by you and hope my marathon is as fun as yours was...what's up next racing-wise? 🙂

By: Skinny Pumpkin Pasta Bake - The Kitchen Paper

Skinny Pumpkin Pasta Bake - The Kitchen Paper — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:01:26 +0000

[...] am aware, however, that not everyone wants a 1,500 calorie dinner. Now that the marathon is over, I might be in the market for some lower-calorie options myself (although I promise [...]

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:05:45 +0000

What makes me so happy about your post is that you are so appreciative of everything!!! I could only be thrilled for your success on the course and in life. Well done!!!