BQ or Bust Week 2: Daily Training To Qualify For The Boston Marathon (15 Weeks to Chicago Marathon)
Release Date: 07/07/2025
And Just Like That...BQ or Bust Is Over
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BQ Or Bust Week 8: When Marathon Training Gets BRUTAL (And How I'm Pushing Through)
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The mental game is EVERYTHING right now. Week 8 of Chicago Marathon training hit like a freight train - swampy weather, feeling like absolute crap, and zero motivation to lace up. This is the part of training that can break you... or make you stronger. In this episode, I'm getting real about the difference between being hurt and just feeling run down, how I'm managing my recovering achilles and calf, and why physical therapy saved my training cycle. Most importantly, I'm sharing the mental strategies that are keeping me going when everything feels heavy: staying present, focusing on TODAY, and...
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Week 7 Chicago Marathon Training Recap: Shoe Testing, Achilles Struggles & Fueling Strategy
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Week 7 of Chicago Marathon training is in the books! This week brought some challenges but also some exciting gear testing and continued progress on race day preparation. What's Covered in This Episode: 🏃♀️ Shoe Review Trio: Mizuno Wave Sky 9 Running Shoe - Full breakdown of comfort, cushioning, and performance ASICS Nova Blast 5 - Testing the latest iteration of this popular trainer ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 - How the newest Nimbus handles higher mileage 💪 Training Reality Check: A real look at managing achilles and soleus struggles during marathon training - the good, the...
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BQ or Bust Week 6 | First injury scare, dry needling session, and why catching pain early matters
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Welcome to Week 6 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're dealing with running injuries, wondering about injury prevention, or curious about dry needling, this week covers it all—including the stuff I almost didn't want to admit was happening. This week brought some real challenges: 🏃♀️ Speed play sessions and solid time on my feet 🏋️♀️ Cross training and strength work keeping me balanced 🦵 My first long run of the cycle... followed by a little crash out ⚠️ Soleus and...
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BQ or Bust: Run With Me – Week 6: Struggling in the Heat + Disney Marathon Announcement!
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Welcome to Week 6 of my BQ or Bust journey—and buckle up because I am DRIVING the struggle bus straight off a cliff! If you want to run with your friend who is really struggling in the heat and humidity, strap in for this one. This week's episode is all about the REAL side of marathon training for the Chicago Marathon. We're talking: 🚌 Major struggles with heat and humidity during training 🏰 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm running the Walt Disney World Marathon in January! 🎢 Going for the Ride Challenge (trying to ride as many Disney rides as possible during the marathon—yes, it's as wild...
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BQ or Bust Week 5: Why I Fired My PT, 6-Day Training Weeks, and Racing with Zero Pacing Strategy
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Welcome to Week 5 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, dealing with PT frustrations, or wondering how to pace a race properly (spoiler: I didn't!), this week's got everything you need. This week was a GAME-CHANGER: 🏃♀️ First time running 6 days this training cycle (and loving it!) 🔥 A blazing fast 5-mile race with absolutely terrible pacing execution 🩺 I fired my physical therapist and found a new one (here's what to look for!) 🌡️ Survived another...
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Crying on a Street Corner? Get In Here - A Pep Talk for When Running Feels Impossible
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Having a mental breakdown during training? You're not alone, and you're definitely not weak. In this episode, we're creating a safe space for every runner who's ever wanted to quit mid-run, whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a Boston qualifier. We're not here to toxic-positivity our way through your struggle – we're here to acknowledge it, validate it, and give you real tools to work through it. From immediate reset strategies to building long-term mental resilience, this is your roadmap for turning your hardest running moments into your strongest. Topics covered: ...
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BQ or Bust Week 4 – From Piriformis Pain to PR Training | Speed Work & Long Run Wins
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Welcome to Week 4 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, dealing with injury setbacks, or wondering how to nail your fueling strategy, this week's got something for you. This week was INCREDIBLE: 🏃♀️ 2 speed play sessions (finally back to feeling STRONG running fast paces!) 🍯 Continued fueling strategy tweaks and testing 💪 Sports Bra Squad Day celebration 🏃♀️ An amazing long run that reminded me why I love this ✨ Feeling almost 100% after my...
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BQ or Bust Week 4: Fear, Doubt & Sports Bra Squad — Run With Me (45 Min)
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Welcome to Week 4 of BQ or Bust — my weekly marathon training vlog as I chase down a Boston Qualifier (again). In this 45-minute Run With Me episode, we’re talking about the emotional side of training — the part no one posts about. This week’s run dives into: Accurate self-talk and how to stop spiraling Why fear and self-doubt aren’t signs to quit (they’re signs you care) How to show up when your body feels off or motivation tanks The evolution of #SportsBraSquad — 9 years of taking up space and unlearning body shame Why you don’t have...
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BQ or Bust Week 3 – Big Doubt, Big Dreams | Chicago Marathon Training Recap
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Welcome to Week 3 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, chasing a personal best, or just trying to stay consistent through the chaos of summer, you're in the right place. This week was a BIG one: 🏃♀️ 5 runs 🚴♀️ 1 long bike ride 💪 2 strength training days 🧘♀️ 1 yoga session I’m finally feeling more like myself after dealing with piriformis syndrome the last few weeks. The heat and humidity were brutal, but I’m feeling strong—and more...
info_outlineWelcome to Week 2 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the Chicago Marathon with one goal in mind: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you want an inside look at how a running coach tackles marathon training, you're in the right place.
In this vlog, I take you through a very real-life training week—one that didn’t go exactly to plan. I was in Cincinnati for the 4th of July, the week got a little chaotic, and I didn’t hit every run I wanted to. But we’re not chasing perfection—we’re building momentum.
This week’s workouts included:
🏃♀️ 5 x 5 minutes at threshold pace with 90 seconds recovery
🏃♀️ A long run with 9 miles at conversational pace + 3 strong miles to finish
Plus, I started dialing in my fueling and hydration game—because if you want to train well, you’ve gotta fuel well.
Let’s take the guesswork out of fueling!
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Some of my current go-tos:
💥 UCAN Edge
⚡️ Maurten (normal + caffeine)
🧃 Tailwind
🍓 Skratch chews
💧 Skratch hydration mix
🧂 Precision Hydration
🍫 Bonk Breakers
The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?!
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