Category Archives: Races

Road to Chicago 2025

Road to Chicago 2025 was not easy.As I mentioned in my previous post, last year I got injured by prolonging my training cycle for a couple of weeks and running really fast. Since then, it has been mostly downhill. Pain in my buttocks while sitting, shooting pain down the leg, stiffness in my hamstrings, andContinue reading “Road to Chicago 2025”

Las Vegas Marathon Recap

Marathon number 25 All pictures by https://www.instagram.com/vspicturescom/?hl=en n February, I ran a marathon and set my current PR of 3:00:41. After that, I did lots of races and felt ready to give it another try to break 3 hours in the fall. I planned to run the Chicago Marathon. My training was good, and IContinue reading “Las Vegas Marathon Recap”

Нью-Йоркский марафон 2023

Тут вы можете найти подкаст версию: 5 ноября я завершила свой четвёртый Нью-Йоркский марафон и двадцать второй марафон в целом (не считая ультра). В какой-то момент я была уверена, что мой бег не станет быстрее. С возрастом, казалось, становится легче забыть о том, чтобы бегать быстро. Но социальные сети и люди, делящиеся своими историями, убедилиContinue reading “Нью-Йоркский марафон 2023”

The Unseen Obstacles in Trail Running

Trail running and running in the mountains are privileges. My story I’ve been running since 2000, but I didn’t truly experience trail running until 2014—the same year I first ran in the mountains. For people in the US, where trails and nature are easily accessible, this might seem unreal. However, for those of us fromContinue reading “The Unseen Obstacles in Trail Running”

Your first half marathon

There is a lot of advice online for those running their first marathon, but not much about your first half-marathon. For me, a half marathon is the most favorite distance, which is why today I would like to share with you not only my experience but also my knowledge. I want you to remember yourContinue reading “Your first half marathon”

Broken Arrow Skyrace Weekend

Broken Arrow was on my list as soon as I heard about this race. It was in 2019, and I immediately registered for it. A little prehistory Sky running, especially the vertical kilometer, has always been special for me. I love ultra runs, but my body is built for fast, short, and up. Unfortunately, livingContinue reading “Broken Arrow Skyrace Weekend”