by Cami Ostman | Jun 25, 2014 | Guest Blogger, Race Reports, Training
Dana Platin is a rock star. She’s one of my heroes. I asked her to do an interview with me, and she agreed. Here she tells about her recent and only DNF (Did Not Fail). Q. Dana, tell us about the half ironman you’ve been training for. How did you choose this... by Cami Ostman | Feb 10, 2014 | Advice, Reflections, Training
One of the most important things we can do if we really want to reach our goals is to create accountability for ourselves. I don’t know about you, but my internal locus of control only goes so far in keeping me honest–even with regard to goals that are... by Cami Ostman | Nov 26, 2013 | Preparations, Training
Hi runner friends. I was approached by healthline.com who asked if I’d like them to do a guest blog post here on 7marathons7continents and, since I’m amping up my training to get ready for the Austin Marathon and I know many of you are putting in some long... by Cami Ostman | Nov 14, 2013 | Reflections, Training
Well, that 18 miler in AZ really kicked my butt. As the week went on, I could see that I’d done a little damage to my right ankle. I don’t think I sprained it, but it was bruised and very tender. And my left foot was inflamed with plantar fasciitis... by Cami Ostman | Jul 12, 2013 | 2013 Challenge, Preparations, Training
Tomorrow I go to the See Jane Run half marathon expo to pick up my packet. The race is on Sunday. I’m excited. This’ll be my third shot at trying to beat my best time. I don’t know about you, but I usually go into races with two goals. The first goal... by Cami Ostman | Jul 6, 2013 | 2013 Challenge, Race Reports, Training
I am absolutely in heaven during weeks like this one when every day is over 75 and we can see the stars at night. Each winter is hard for me because of the short dark days we have. I work to ward off depression between October and June. And then the sun comes out and...