Category Archives: marathon

Flying Pig Marathon Recap

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Kelsie Lou

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon “Oinked for Life” May 1, 2016 For 2016 I wanted to follow the same Norton Sports Health training plan that prepared me for a 3:39:51 Boston Qualifying finish at the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon. I … Continue reading →

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Flying Pig Marathon Training Update

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Kelsie Lou

The end of Spring Break in Louisville felt like Michigan in January.  I could not believe I was dressing in layers with hand warmers for my longest training run of 22 miles in April.   I ran with the group … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Marathon Recap

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Kelsie Lou

Taper Time:  Last Long Run, 8 miles. The Norton Healthcare group met last Saturday for our last trek around Iroquois Park.  Race Expo: I went to the convention center on Thursday, so my marathon eve would be carefree.  I love the … Continue reading →

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Marathon Training: Spring Break Edition

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Kelsie Lou

How do you handle vacationing and training for a marathon?  The answer is being flexible. My last two training runs called for an 18 miler and the ever so popular 20 miler.  I had a couple of choices to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Marathon Training

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Kelsie Lou

Training for my 2nd marathon has come with its ups and downs.  I’ve had some great training runs and some barely making it runs.  The only goal I have for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon is to finish strong.  In order … Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz Half Marathon Recap

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Kelsie Lou

Day 3:  Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend. My alarm was set for 5:00 a.m. I woke up 15 minutes earlier feeling refreshed after two days of recovery from my last run.  The first thing on my mind was the weather.  The forecast changed so … Continue reading →

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Let’s Try This Again

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Kelsie Lou

2015 has been off to a great start.  It is my heart’s desire to complete the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon on April 25th.   I’m craving the taste of victory!  I do not have any time goals to ease up  on … Continue reading →

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IRONMAN Florida: Volunteer Experience

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

Back on the running side of things,  I wanted to do a 5K in Panama City.  There were no races fitting my vacation, however, I discovered the Ironman Florida race would be taking place. The  Ironman Louisville volunteer experience was … Continue reading →

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Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

Before I get into my experience with Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN), let me explain my knee pain diagnosis. I have been going to Dr. Lemmons who prefers to go by Brett.   He practices up-to-date physical therapy at Results Physiology.  … Continue reading →

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IRONMAN Louisville: Volunteer Experience

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kelsie Lou

The Iroquois Hill Runners made a request back in June for volunteers to help at an aid station for the Ironman Louisville.  I didn’t give it a second thought before I registered because I admire triathletes who push themselves through … Continue reading →

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