Olivia Medina(MM7842) – Day 1 of the Labor Day Triple was a success! The race kicked off at 5 a.m. on an out-and-back trail looped 12 times, with rubber bands used to track laps. I made plenty of stops and even zoned out for most of it but overall had a lot of fun and felt strong throughout.
Pickle juice turned out to be a game-changer—I found myself craving it mid-run and loved the boost it gave. Running with the pack also highlighted a weakness: I’ll need to build more upper body strength, as carrying the pack became tedious after the first 10 miles.
My new Salomon Speedcross 6s felt supportive and comfortable, though I did notice a warm spot that might turn into a blister tomorrow. I kept the pack light today, focusing mainly on how it would affect my stride, but tomorrow I plan to add more weight and dial in hydration by sipping water every 10 minutes.
It was a laid-back course with plenty of first-timers, which made the atmosphere fun and relaxed. The repetitive loops gave me space to clear my head, a perfect way to start the weekend challenge. Now time for rest and on to Day 2.
Marathon 2 of the Labor Day Triple Completed! Today I tried to max the mileage before the sunrise. Sweat fluctuations were intense-drenched one minute then completely dry the next. I did well with hydration but was in leg pain from mile 18 onward. The best part of this race series has been running with an amazing field – there are runners out there who have hundreds of marathons even thousand under their belt. I introduced myself to Liz and Kevin on the turnaround – two amazing and inspiring runners. Now resting wondering if I have what it takes to run a third marathon tomorrow. TBD #marathonmaniacs #labordaytriple #hshive
Labor Day Triple – Marathon #3 I felt surprisingly strong today. I ditched the pack, switched into my road shoes, and carried nothing but my phone and car key. Hydration was on point, and the cheers from fellow runners kept me going. This race was fueled by pickles, pickle juice, water, and a splash of Fanta.
Over the weekend, I met some incredible runners and pushed the limits of what I thought I was capable. Three marathons in three days is now my new streak, and I’m already looking forward to training for five in a row.
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Happy Labor Day, friends-Don’t work too hard!
Photo and Post Credit Olivia Medina
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