Welcome to Week 1 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the Chicago Marathon with one goal in mind: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you want an inside look at how a running coach tackles marathon training, you're in the right place. In this vlog, I take you day-by-day through my first week of marathon training, sharing how I'm handling an early overuse injury, defining my why, dealing with summer heat, and setting the tone for the next 16 weeks. From adjusting mileage to balancing life,...
Jun 30, 2025•15 min
Welcome to the very first OFFICIAL week of Chicago Marathon training! Whether you're on a treadmill or just hanging out on a run, lace up and join me for a 35-minute run for week 1 run 1 of my 16-week Marathon Build For The Chicago Marathon! BQ or Bust started in 2016 as a moonshot goal for me to take my marathon time from 3 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes which, at the time, was my Boston Marathon Qualifying Time (BQ). I vlogged the entire experience and had to rumble with perfectionism,...
Jun 27, 2025•43 min
This week’s Run With Me is a little different... I’m not running! 😱 After wrapping up my half marathon training block, I’ve got one week before my 16-week Chicago Marathon training cycle kicks off. So I’m soaking up the downtime, moving how I want to, when I want to, because I want to. In this episode, I’m answering your questions and sharing updates on where I’m at mentally and physically heading into marathon training. We’re talking: -Mental game tips -Super shoes -Mantras I’m using -Training...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Ready for a race recap! I just did my check-in before Chicago Marathon training officially kicks off. I got to race the Nike After Dark Women's Half Marathon! Let's talk about how it went, whether I got to execute my race strategy, and how I'm feeling going into Marathon Training! BQ OR BUST!!!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOO. WHY NOT? Let’s find out what’s possible—together. 👉 BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods—a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter—to bring you $10 in Fuel ...
Jun 09, 2025•30 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon. Race day happened! It's over! Did I break 2? Let's talk about it! Apply to our BALG Ambassador Program: https://forms.gle/rQSUUT9T6Qcjg5L99 Join our free onl...
Nov 24, 2024•54 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon. It's peak weak and well...it went up in flames. Kinda like our democracy this week! Let's talk about week 11! From my race plan to how my taper is going, lot...
Nov 18, 2024•54 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon. It's peak weak and well...it went up in flames. Kinda like our democracy this week! Let's talk about week 10! Apply to our BALG Ambassador Program: https://f...
Nov 11, 2024•13 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 9 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this...
Nov 05, 2024•28 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 8 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 7 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this...
Oct 21, 2024•44 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 6 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this...
Oct 14, 2024•47 min
In 2019, after my third attempt to BQ, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon after running 3 hours 42 minutes in the marathon. (Missing my BQ by 12 minutes). Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 5 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this...
Oct 07, 2024•55 min
5 years ago, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon. Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 4 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcom...
Sep 30, 2024•53 min
5 years ago, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon. Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 3 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcom...
Sep 23, 2024•42 min
5 years ago, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon. Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 2 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcom...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min
5 years ago, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon. Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Week 1 of training to break 2 hours in the half marathon (I'm calling this Project 1:59) is finished. So let's talk about it! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcom...
Sep 09, 2024•49 min
5 years ago, I stopped chasing my impossible dream to qualify for the Boston marathon. Well...BQ OR BUST take 4! But it all starts with spending the next 12-weeks training to break 2 hours in the half marathon. The Philly Half Marathon to be exact. Every week I'll be breaking down my training here so watch or tune in! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! ht...
Sep 02, 2024•29 min
Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-team In need of an affordable running plan that won't overtrain you, and comes with weekly emails, mental game tips, and strength videos to ...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min
Speed work! Do you need it? Does it stress you out? Do you skip it? Let's talk about what to do when your fear of speed work has you skipping workouts! Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: http...
Feb 14, 2024•43 min
Brand new to running? Running your millionth half marathon? In this two part episode on the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, we're talking about training for and running a half marathon. Learn more about our upcoming 12-Week Half Marathon Training Experience! More info here: Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com ...
Feb 07, 2024•32 min
Learn more about our upcoming Strive to Thrive 8-week 5K & 10K Training Experience. Training starts on February 5, 2024: https://www.balgcommunity.com/plans/369237?bundle_token=690daae1d1b3be71983330095ecd1c60&utm_source=manual Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a...
Jan 31, 2024•41 min
In today's episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, I'm answering your coaching questions! Learn more about our upcoming Strive to Thrive 8-week 5K & 10K Training Experience. Training starts on February 5, 2024: https://www.balgcommunity.com/plans/369237?bundle_token=690daae1d1b3be71983330095ecd1c60&utm_source=manual Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast ...
Jan 24, 2024•53 min
In this episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, join me as I give a recap of my time at the RunDisney 5K & 10K in Disneyland followed by unpacking a few ways runners can make running more fun. Learn more about our upcoming Strive to Thrive 8-week 5K & 10K Training Experience. Training starts on February 5, 2024: https://www.balgcommunity.com/plans/369237?bundle_token=690daae1d1b3be71983330095ecd1c60&utm_source=manual Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episo...
Jan 17, 2024•45 min
In this episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, join us as we dive deep into the world of running and explore the unrealistic expectations that runners of all levels often encounter on their journey. Host Kelly Roberts unpacks and breaks down the misconceptions that runners face throughout their running journeys. Discover the common pitfalls that runners fall into, such as expecting rapid progress, discomfort-free runs, and injuries. Learn how to set more realistic goals and embrace the proc...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min
In the world of running, the terms "fast" and "slow" are constantly tossed around, but what do they really mean, and why do they matter so much to us? Join coach Kelly in this thought-provoking episode as we dive deep into the complex realm of defining speed and pace in the running community. Coach Kelly posed this very question to the running community on TikTok and Instagram, and the responses were enlightening. What may be considered fast to one person could be seen as slow to another, highli...
Jan 03, 2024•35 min
Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-team In need of an affordable running plan that won't overtrain you, comes with weekly emails, mental game tips, and...
Dec 06, 2023•31 min
Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-team In need of an affordable running plan that won't overtrain you, comes with weekly emails, mental game tips, and...
Nov 29, 2023•32 min
Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-team In need of an affordable running plan that won't overtrain you, comes with weekly emails, mental game tips, and...
Nov 22, 2023•33 min
Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-team In need of an affordable running plan that won't overtrain you, comes with weekly emails, mental game tips, and...
Nov 15, 2023•43 min
Have a question you'd like Kelly to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit a written question or record your question here: https://www.badassladygang.com/podcast Join our free online community! https://balgcommunity.com In need of affordable coaching and a group to lean on for support? Join our BALG Training team monthly or annually: https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-team In need of an affordable running plan that won't overtrain you, comes with weekly emails, mental game tips, and...
Nov 11, 2023•45 min
