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What To Do When Your Fear Of Speedwork Has You Skipping Workouts

Release Date: 02/14/2024

Run, Selfie, Repeat

Ready for a race recap! I just did my check-in before Chicago Marathon training officially kicks off. I got to race the Nike After Dark Women's Half Marathon! Let's talk about how it went, whether I got to execute my race strategy, and how I'm feeling going into Marathon Training! BQ OR BUST!!!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOO. WHY NOT? Let’s find out what’s possible—together. 👉 BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods—a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter—to bring you $10 in Fuel Cash, 10% back on every order, expert resources, and a whole lot less guesswork....

Project 1:59: RACE DAY RECAP

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon. Race day happened! It's over! Did I break 2? Let's talk about it! Apply to our BALG Ambassador Program: Join our free online community! In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly...

Project 1:59 Week 11 Training Recap

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon. It's peak weak and well...it went up in flames. Kinda like our democracy this week! Let's talk about week 11! From my race plan to how my taper is going, lots to unpack! Apply to our BALG Ambassador Program: Join our free online community! ...

Project 1:59 Week 10 Training Recap

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon. It's peak weak and well...it went up in flames. Kinda like our democracy this week! Let's talk about week 10! Apply to our BALG Ambassador Program: Join our free online community! In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for...

Project 1:59 Week 9 Training Recap

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 9 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished and so is my 10K!!!! This week, training was a little wild with the NYC...

Project 1:59 Week 8 Training Recap

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 8 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished and so is my 10K!!!! This week, I raced the Sleepy Hollow 10K to get an...

Project 1:59 Week 7 Training Recap

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 7 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Apply to our BALG Ambassador Program: Have a...

Project 1:59 Week 6 Training Recap

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 6 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an...

Project 1:59 Week 5 Of Training Recap: Be Here Now

Run, Selfie, Repeat

In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 5 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an...

Project 1:59 Week 4 Of Training Recap: Female Life stages (and adjusting training for your female hormones) and Defining Success and Failure

Run, Selfie, Repeat

5 years ago, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon. Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 4 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question here: Join our free online community! In...

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Speed work! Do you need it? Does it stress you out? Do you skip it? Let's talk about what to do when your fear of speed work has you skipping workouts!

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