4 Months - 6 more Half's

After a few months off, instead of feeling well rested and ready to embark on the second half of this adventure; we're finding ourselves under-trained and a bit nervous for the upcoming Canadian Evening Half. It seems crazy to think, after already running 7 Half Marathon's so far in 2014, that we could be feeling under-trained......but it's true!

This race will be one of the hardest races for us this year. Not only is it the hottest temperature that we will race in, it is also at night (which Melissa despises) AND to top it all off, it is a series of 4 out and back loops. As experienced in the Hypothermic and Winterman races earlier this year, out and back loops are torturous!

Regardless of how we're feeling, tomorrow night, at 7:00pm, we are going to lace up those running shoes, put our best foot forward, and finish race #8 of 2014.

Wish us luck ;)

Kaitlin & Melissa

A 50 Yard Finish for Race #7

We're back!

After a couple of months away to focus on Kaitlin's wedding (Aug. 2, 2014), we wanted to give a quick recap of race number seven before we jump into our last six races of the year.

For our seventh race we traveled to Buffalo, New York to fulfill our NFL dreams (or other peoples dreams!). The 50 Yard Finish started outside the Buffalo Bills Stadium, otherwise known as the Ralph Wilson Stadium, and finished on the 50 Yard Line of the official NFL field... Awesome!

Melissa went into the race feeling strong and eager, but Kaitlin was struggling with some health issues and was feeling nervous about how the race would pan out. Melissa reassured her she would carry her for 5 kilometers...5?!?! Kaitlin convinced her to try 1 kilometer near the end of the race. This goal quickly turned into a hilarious 500 meters of laughter which entertained all of the other racers around us immensely.

Silliness aside, we ran the race together and had the opportunity to have some of the best conversations we've ever had together. Life sometimes throws us some curve balls in our health, relationships, and careers but we have each other and running to help us come out on top!

It brings an important question to light when we look back at these memories. What does running mean to you? Has it changed your life like it has changed ours?

Until next time!

Happy Running :)

- Melissa and Kaitlin

A Fun Run in The Falls

We can't stop thinking about the Niagara Women's Half Marathon! What a blast!!
We will be recommending this race to every friend, sister, mom, colleague, and anyone else who will listen; for a very long time.There were bands, buff boys, a lot of encouragement, and of course....The Falls.

This was definitely a "fun run" for us; with no goal except to stop and take a #selfie at least once per kilometer. We had a lot of fun, and even ran the last kilometer or so in our sock feet. Taking the time to step back from "racing" every half marathon has allowed us to fall in love with running all over again. We would recommend it to anyone.

The only thing that we would change about our day would be Kaitlin's choice of footwear. Although she ran a few of her longer training runs in her new Mizuno's, she hadn't broken them in. This proved to be painful throughout the entire race. Although it might be tempting to wear new shoes/pants/shorts/underwear/shirts etc. on race day; don't do it! Just don't!

Until next time!
Kaitlin & Melissa