Waking Up From Work Podcast

2 days out from my 3rd marathon but first ever Boston Marathon and very excited to run for all the donations you all put in for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

Knee has healed up well and mobile again after a month deficit in this training cycle, I didn’t have the training I wanted because of this but I’m absolutely ready to roll with what I’ve been able to build with this last push month still hitting the long runs I needed and getting some time on the actual course to learn it and feel confident.

I’ve trained in the worst weather and temperatures so now anything north of 40 feels like paradise to me in shorts and a tank.

I’ve had to carry all my food and water for the long runs that will be provided for me so that weights off my body now.

My last marathon was in the mountains of Acadia National park with over 500 feet of additional elevation gain over what Boston will give me so I’ve seen worse.

I don’t think I’ll hit the pace I wanted and will have a lot of work on this one without that time back but I’m rested up, healed up, and ready to kick some ass.

Thank you to everyone who donated and gave me support along the way. We are only about $200 away from 11k for Special Olympics so if you still want to donate and haven’t had a chance yet we’d still love that even though we past our goal.

See u soon Boston, I’m bringing some attitude down from Maine Monday.

Stoked to announce and will be teaming up with me to run an exercise class February 24th at in NH to work out both your mind and your body and raise money for ! All proceeds from the class will help them with their programs and go towards my goal of raising 10k for them as part of the Xtra Mile team in this years Boston Marathon.

Come work out with us to get your body and mind prepped for the new year. We may have some Special Olympics athletes or program participants out to work out with us as well as some giveaways during the class.

$25 bucks to donate some money and get a great workout in. Link is in bio, hit me up if you want to chat on it but we’d love for you to join us!

If you don’t want to work out with us but still wish to donate there’s a link for that as well at bio and everything adds up and is much appreciated.

First time training for a marathon in the winter in New England and I’d have to say it’s lived up to my expectations so far. Everything is harder.
I’ve been running in freezing rain, snow, hail, and everything in between. When the temp gets extra down I’ve had my camel pack freeze up on me so I run out of water and my gator and beard freeze my sweat. When trucks drive by salt gets blown into my face and I have to be extra careful not to get injured when I’m training on elevation with how steep it can get and how sketchy the roads have been. On top of all that to try to hit the mileage goals I have with my work week many times I’m coming back in the dark with my headlamp on and the temperature dropping more.

BUT it all challenges me in a new way that’s pi***ng me off to beat it and inspiring me to train even harder to give this marathon the best I can be. Every run I do is about 2/3 the total elevation gain of the entire race and feel that getting faster. By the time it’s spring even if it’s “cold” I’ll feel warm and amazing after training for so long in this stuff.

Mixing CrossFit days for core and sprint training and mixed hill work and off road running has been a good mix this time around.

If you’d like to donate to help me raise my goal for I’ve got the link in bio and everything helps so much.

If you’d like to participate in some my events that give you an experience while donating proceeds to the cause as well I’ll be shouting those events out soon so keep an eye out. I’m planning over the next couple months and would love to see you at one.

Thank you all the love and support helping me attack this goal this year. Can’t wait to run for Special Olympics in the Boston 24 🤘🤘