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Running For Robert

Healing through running

  • Robert
    • 5 Things I’ve Learned while Dealing with Grief
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  • Races & PR’s
  • Running
    • Goals, Tips, and Advice
      • So how did those 2018 running goals go?
      • Tips for Running in the Heat
      • Why I Passed on a BQ 2019 Shot and Am Focusing on 2020
      • How I Prepare for a Trail Marathon at Altitude
      • Easy Miles Should Actually Be Easy – Calculate your Maximum Aerobic Heart Rate.
      • Looking Back on 2017, and Ahead to 2018
      • Sub 3
      • Post-Marathon Blues?
      • Why I Tape my Garmin Watch during Races
      • Leadville Thoughts and Goals
    • Marathons
      • Baystate Marathon Recap
      • Beantown Marathon & a Goal for Future Marathons
      • New Jersey Marathon
      • Boston Marathon Weekend
      • Charlotte, NC – Marathon & Girls’ Weekend
      • Providence Marathon Recap
      • Marathon Monday
    • Half Marathons
      • Frosty Half Marathon – Thank you, Robert.
      • B.A.A. Half Marathon
      • Happy Holidays Half MerryThon
    • Other Races
      • Eastern States 20 Miler
      • Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women
      • Hi there! It’s been a while.
      • B.A.A. 5K!
    • Training Updates
      • January Training Update!
      • Summer Training Update
      • Workouts in Review: 4/9 – 4/16
      • Something New I’m Trying…
  • Binge Eating Disorder
    • Something I’m Proud Of
    • A Glimpse into My Struggle with Binge Eating Disorder
  • Weight Loss
    • Training & Mini Life Update
    • Tips & Advice
      • Staying on Track During the Holidays
      • Why I Gave up Refined Sugar for 60 Days
      • Resolutions/goals/habits for 2017
      • So, how did I lose 25 pounds?
      • Tips on How I Stay on Track
      • 2016 Resolutions
  • Coaching
    • Coaching Philosophy
    • Services Available
  • Recipes
    • Post-Workout Shake
    • My Famous Homemade Taco Salad
    • Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
    • Kahlua Fudge
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Meet Elizabeth

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Welcome to Running for Robert! I’m Elizabeth, a 27 year-old certified running coach living in Boston, and running marathons in memory of my older brother, Robert. Running for Robert documents my journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon and beyond, while sharing the struggles and successes I’ve faced throughout my journey.

RRCA Certified Coach

Certified May 2018

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“...but my heart was taught to dream big” - @msrachelhollis Just 6.5 years ago, my parents and I flew out to Denver after my brother, Robert, was killed to complete the awful task of packing up his apartment and shipping his belongings back east. We were driving his car out of his apartment’s parking garage in downtown Denver when runners from the Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon were running by. Of course, we had to stop because the road was blocked so we were “forced” to watch some of the race. I remember hearing the cowbells ringing and seeing all the runners. I said out loud to my parents, “I bet I could run a half marathon one day...” 😉 Dream big. Dream really freakin’ big. That girl 6.5 years had a “bet”...which turned into an idea...a dream...a goal...an accomplishment...her passion...her purpose. Where I saw my life going 6.5 years ago, even 5 years ago, is very different than where I see it going today. I’ve got my family and my husband on board with my vision and none of it would’ve been possible without dreaming big!
When your spring break looks like this😍❄️ Swapped my recovery run yesterday for a full day of skiing and my miles today were full of ice and snow. Doesn’t get much better than that!⛷❄️🏃🏼‍♀️
Recovery runnin’ on this warm day! 5 peaceful miles was the best way to kick off spring break. I love my recovery runs just as much as my speed, tempo, long runs, etc. Any day I can get out for a run is a good day😊Today I kicked back and explored some different neighborhoods around me. And I got lost - ha!🤣Happy Friday!
On Sunday I ran my 6 recovery miles at 11:44 pace...and today I threw down my fastest 400s starting at a 6:04 pace and ending at a 5:52 pace🔥🔥🔥 I promised myself I would make this my strongest training cycle physically and mentally, and I feel like I keep showing up for myself, whether it’s a recovery day or speed day, and coming through 110%. It’s been busy and challenging; I’ve fit in strength training at 5am and have logged miles at 8pm on a Friday night, I’ve run a 20 miler in a snowstorm and lots of miles in spikes on ice/slush/winter mess. It’s not always easy, but it’s ALWAYS worth it. I keep proving to myself how strong I am and I can promise one thing: I won’t stop! One month from today is the Coastal Delaware Marathon and I cannot wait!🙌🏼 #MyStrongestSelf
When @karagoucher shares she’s running the Leadville Trail Marathon this June and you’re like, “Yup! See you there!😎” THIS IS MY FAVORITE RACE EVER!!!🎉🎉🎉I’ve been participating in the Leadville Race Series since 2013, completing the Heavy Half twice and the full trail marathon four times. It’s a complete monster with over 6,000 ft of gain, but it’s the BEST! It was my very first marathon in 2015, Kyle proposed at the finish line in 2016 and it’s the one marathon my brother, Robert, ran before he was killed. When I was interviewed by @rambling_runner he asked what my favorite race was and I said, “Leadville Trail Marathon. Hands down”🤣 It holds a very special place in my heart and my coach @mtnrunner78 always dominates it🤣💥I cannot wait to be heading back out for it in June🏔🏃🏼‍♀️See you there, Kara!😊 @ltraceseries
Wrapped up another 50+ mile week and my legs are feeling it🤪but in the best way possible. Even though my legs are trashed, I’m happy about my training progress, feeling positive and strong mentally and physically, and am excited to keep working hard. I had some really big runs this week so I slowed my recovery pace down even more today (11:45 min/mi) and it’s exactly what my legs needed👌🏼Bring on another week!
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