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Running In Isabela, Puerto Rico

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021Leave a comment

You know you’re a running NERD when you’re geeking out over a new running trail days after finding it. But we already knew I was a running nerd. The question is: are you a big enough running nerd to geek out with me? Let’s find out! Pat and I went to Jobos Beach in Isabela, PR over the long...

In Which Jenn Has A Nifty New Running Trail

June 22, 2020August 17, 2021Leave a comment

I’ve found a new running trail! It (mostly) hugs the beach all through Piñones, and features some pretty sweet views of the ocean and sometimes even the mountains. I tried to take a video during my last long run during my favorite portion of the trail. I can’t say it turned out great, per se, in that it a...

In Which Jenn Creates A Running Allegory Or Whatever

May 10, 2018August 26, 2021Leave a comment

Sometimes training runs are easy. And sometimes they’re hard. Some days you love running and some days you hate it. Sometimes you start off fine and then, suddenly, you run into an obstacle. Sometimes you can see it way far ahead in the distance and it makes you nervous and tense. How can you possibly handle this issue? And...

In Which Jenn Notices New Running Paths

April 5, 2018August 26, 2021Leave a comment

One phenomenon I have noticed increasingly over the years as a runner is that I have become hyper aware of running paths. Anytime I’m driving along and I see a trail, I immediately begin to parse out its running potential. This is a great way to suss out new places to train, except that the tragedy is that often...

In Which Jenn Goes On All-Star Runs

December 18, 2017August 28, 20214 Comments

It’s trip report time! You can see all the posts in this report here. In a Walt Disney World trip diaspora dominated by races, there’s not usually a ton of room for training runs. When you’re pounding out a half or even a full marathon (or both and more!) you don’t exactly want to pile it on. And so when...

In Which Jenn Runs On Assateague Island

July 27, 2017September 1, 20212 Comments

I noticed something very interesting last time Pat and I went to Assateague Island: there is a running path. And so when Pat suggested another pilgrimage last weekend, I was bound and determined to go for a run on it. In case you’d like to take a crack at this somewhat unique experience yourself, here are some notes: ABOUT...

In Which Jenn Runs OUTDOORS and Makes Her Own Pocket Shirt

September 3, 2013August 15, 20214 Comments

DID NOT LIKE. The end. Oh, I kid, I kid. But seriously, I do almost all my training indoors on the treadmill. I know that’s not considered the world’s best way when races are, y’know, not, but I like the climate control (to a point) and the quantifiable data and the way you can regulate your speed and the...