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This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 7 recap covering every run from August 25–30, 2026. What was supposed to be the second of two deload weeks after the derecho turned into a 35.25-mile week with a longest-run-ever 16-miler…
This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 6 recap covering every run from August 18–23, 2026. This was the first deload week after the derecho, with downed trees and power lines still lining the trail and sidewalks. Four runs,…
This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 5 recap covering every run from August 11–17, 2026. This was the week a derecho tore through the Chicago and northwest Indiana area with winds over 90 mph and multiple tornadoes, leaving…
This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 4 recap covering every run from August 3–10, 2026. Marathon training week 4 brought 27 miles, a speed workout I was accidentally running too slow, a Saturday easy run with bad calf…
This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 3 recap covering every run from July 27 – August 3, 2026. Week 3 was a deload week — 21.6 miles across four runs, 1k repeats that actually felt good, a Thursday…
This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 2 recap covering every run from July 20–26, 2026. Marathon training week 2 brought hill sprints that turned into an accidental 6.4 mile bathroom hunt, a Thursday easy run with Scout, a…
Can you run outside when the AQI is high from wildfire smoke? Here is what marathon and half marathon runners need to know about running in wildfire smoke, what AQI level is unsafe to run in, the health effects of…
This is my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training week 1 recap covering every run from July 13–19, 2026. Marathon training week 1 brought 90 degree heat, wildfire smoke with an AQI over 400, two treadmill sessions I did not plan for,…
Summer running doesn’t have to wreck you. Learning how to survive running in the heat is essential for anyone training for a fall race. Here’s what to wear, how to hydrate, and why electrolytes matter most. I’m sharing my best…
Wondering what running actually does for your body? I’m breaking down 3 real benefits of running for beginners — from weight loss to better sleep — plus simple tips to help you get started. If you’ve been thinking about picking…
