1. 2 months til Boston!! Can you believe it? Time is flying and that makes me both excited and terrified. I’ve waited and wished for that day for so long and I need to make sure that (a) I’m ready [I will be], and (b) I don’t let it blow right by me [I won’t].
2. Have you heard about the new Running Blog Database by 2 Slow 4 Boston? It’s a comprehensive and interactive database of over 500 blogs so far (and counting)! Click on over to make sure you’re in the list. It’s easy to add your favourite blogs as well.
3. Tonight at the marathon clinic we are hosting a guest speaker from our local CrossFit facility. This activity lifestyle has been sweeping the fitness world and I’m looking forward to finding out what it’s all about. Have you tried CrossFit?
Happy Thursday (almost Friday)! And even better… it’s a long weekend!!! I have a 2.5 hour double-brick planned for Saturday, 20-miler on Sunday followed by much-needed date night with the hubs, then sleeping in and some R&R on Monday. ahhhh…….
Mission to a(nother) Marathon 
Crazy that Boston is only two months away! It’s kind of like a wedding day…so much anticipation and build up and then it’s over in a blink of an eye! Enjoy it 🙂
I currently am doing crossfit and can’t say enough good things about it! It challenges you in a different way each class and has made me so much stronger!
One word….FLU. Ugh. Not so sure how my 20-miler is going to look this weekend. SO glad this isn’t my first marathon! Sounds like you have a great weekend on tap. Enjoy!
Oh no Michelle! Sorry to har that you are sick. Don’t stress… rest up and get better, you’ve got time.
Thanks for featuring the Running Blog Database for me.
Boston is something to look forward to for sure.
Tried to do this, but can’t find the form when I go to the site? Any advice?
First, I’ll make sure you were on the Database page and not the post about the database.
http://2slow4boston.blogspot.com/p/run-blog-database.html
Secondly, there have been times when I have to reload the page for some reason. Try refreshing the page.
Finally, if your at work or someplace that has the internet security settings locked down, scripting might need to be enabled for it to appear on the page.
It seems to be running fine, but I’m at the mercy of the webserver so let me know if you are still having problems.
Thanks, I’ll give the refresh a try.
Did you get a chance to put it through it’s paces? I left you a comment regarding it on your recent post. Maybe you could get ahold of me with some feedback, and perhaps mention it to your followers. Thx.
glad to hear that you are referring to crossfit as a “lifestyle because it is”. I think Ryan is a little nervous about tonight.
Yep, I gathered that much from the website and chatting with you. I’m sure it’ll be great – looking forward to it!
Boston should be great this year. Enjoy the countdown!
Funny, Jamoosh has a post on Crossfit today. I tried it last summer and loved it. Would like to get regular with it post marathon.
Hard to believe it’s only 2 months away! Eek! So excited for you! (And sad that we’re not headed there this year so I can cheer you on! Sad. Panda.)
That training is flying by! You guys are going to have an amazing time.
I haven’t checked out that database yet but saw it when Mel posted. Looks like a good resource.
Your weekend (long or not) sounds very tiring! Enjoy the fruits of all your efforts. You are crazy strong.
YAY Boston! I know when I went the first time, I wanted to savor every second….I must have taken 4000 pictures – even the check in girl at the hotel :).
I just read a good article about crossfit and endurance training and how the two do not mesh. Might be a good thing to do off season when mileage isn’t a biggie. Looking forward to what you hear.
I’d love to read the article if you have a link to where I can find it. I currently go to crossfit 3 times per week but have been thinking about running my first marathon this year. Curious to see what the article has to say 🙂
http://www.scienceofrunning.com/2012/01/crossfit-endurance-tabata-sprints-and.html
He’s speaking about crossfit for endurance, not crossfit for overall weight loss or fitness levels. I thought it was excellent!
TWO MONTHS!!!!!!! Soak it all up because before you know it, you will be at the starting line for the most amazing day ever!! 🙂
I can’t believe Boston is so close!! You’re doing great in your training! You are ready!!
Enjoy your day off Monday – sadly I never get any of the usual holidays off except Labor and memorial Day.
Going to check out that data base, thanks!! Never tried Cross Fit, but would love to. I hear great things.
I’m not against the concept of CF but I am against the brainwashing that CF presents itself as when it comes to endurance sports. CF is great for an overall body workout for sure but it does not replace running, swimming and biking to get faster at those respective sports and if you have read CFE lately you know what I’m talking about.
Can a triathlete be in the running blog database?
Woman, in two months you’ll run 74,483 miles, biked 2,392 and swam 100! Give me ten Handstand Push-ups…………
Yes Boston has a tendency of sneaking up like that every year. Before I know it you’ll be tapering. Time truly flies.
CrossFit is so mofo. After watching the Championships on TV I had to get in and check it out. Holy muscles Batman.
only 2 months until boston? how is that possible?? have a great weekend!
2 months…HOLY! Are you doing any races before Boston?
Crossfit just kind of scares me a bit. I know the trainers are good but the whole ‘for time thing’ makes me worry about injuries.
Cross fit has not made it to small town BC, but I can’t wait to try it out! Enjoy your long weekend!
Thanks for your great posts!!! You will do great in Bean town!
How is it MID-February?! Geeze, 2012.
CrossFit is such a crazy craze – it’s a freaking intense workout, but I’m not sure I can get behind it as a lifestyle (Paleo, strength training 5x / week with little cardio, etc). I’ll be interested to hear what you think!
I’m definitely interested in more about the idea of Crossfit, but I’m not sure how well it coincides with endurance training. Love to see how the two could mix!
Boston…woohoo! Can’t wait! Cross fit, let me know how that goes! Bet you will love it. I have yet to try it. Enjoy!
You WILL be ready. I have absolutely no doubts on that matter. There’s nothing more that you could be doing so you don’t have to waste any energy worrying.
It’s not just a long weekend it’s a vacation.
But why do you have a long weekend in Canada? It surely isn’t for Presidents’ Day.
Marleney-poo! I have a special shout out for my favorite toronto-an??? on my new blog today. 🙂
Nope, never tried CF – let us know how it panned out. Incorporating a bit of TRX into my strength training though.
what a great resource! i was ecstatic to find myself already listed… i feel famous! 2 slow 4 boston is my new bff 🙂
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I’d like to try CF, but it would just be one of many things I’m mixing in with my running. Running will likely always be my first and foremost exercise.
Can’t believe Boston is so soon!