THE CRAZY IDEA THAT STARTED IT ALL
If someone had told me a year ago that:I would quit my job, start full-time school, train for a 26.2-mile race while also juggling raising two athletes and life. I’d probably nod my head and say, “Yup, that sounds like me.”
I’m not just running this race for myself; I’m running it to prove that even with a packed schedule, BIG responsibilities, and a million distractions, it is possible to chase ambitious goals.
BALANCING RUNNING, SCHOOL,AND MOM LIFE.
Real- life is already busy. Between attending college full time, making sure my kids get to soccer practice, and managing daily responsibilities, squeezing in marathon training sounds like a great idea (kidding).
But here’s the thing: running gives me structure, discipline, and a mental reset.
- Early Morning runs
5 am runs make me feel accomplished - Training forces me to prioritize my time better.
I can’t afford to procrastinate with assignments when I know I have a tournament scheduled at the last minute, as they seem to come. - It is also my ME TIME
The one part of the day that is purely for me, no deadlines, no mom duties, nothing to define who I am but me and my endless thoughts of imagination.
The bigger goal:
Im not just running this marathon to check it off a bucket list- i have BIG, SCARY GOALLL: to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon. That means cutting down my pace, pushing my limits, and staying committed even when training gets tough.
Will I hit my BQ time in my first marathon? Probably not. But I know that this first step is what will get me there eventually.
What I Hope To Share on This Blog
I started Tips with Marie to document this journey, the wins, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a busy parent, a student, or someone thinking about running your first race. I hope my story inspires you to go after your own goals.
I’ll be sharing
- Training updates
- Race Prep Tips
- How i fit marathon training into a chaotic schedule
- Gear reviews, fueling strategies, and lessons learned from my training journey.
If you’re a fellow runner ( or thinking about becoming one) lets connect! Drop a comment below or follow me on instagram @tipswith_marie to follow my journey.
NEXT UP : my weekly marathon training plan- How i make it all fit, stay tuned!
