Just two weeks to go until the Chicago Marathon!! It’s just around the corner and thankfully things are still going well! Here’s what I did last week from Coach Dawn‘s … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training Week 16 and Weekly Wrap (9/19-9/25)
Category: Marathon training
Chicago Marathon Training Week 15 and Weekly Wrap (9/12-9/18)
After my fast half marathon last Saturday it was a nice recovery week for me. Three weeks to go until the Chicago Marathon!! Wow, it’s coming close! Here’s what I … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training Week 15 and Weekly Wrap (9/12-9/18)
Chicago Marathon Training Week 14 and Weekly Wrap (9/5-9/11)
Another marathon training week is complete! Things are still going well and I can’t believe the Chicago Marathon is just four weeks away now! Last week’s training involved a mini taper in preparation … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training Week 14 and Weekly Wrap (9/5-9/11)
Chicago Marathon Training Week 5 and Weekly Wrap (7/4-7/10)
It’s been a busy week with work, workouts, and getting ready to move but week 5 of marathon training is done! It was a recovery week so it was nice. … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training Week 5 and Weekly Wrap (7/4-7/10)
Chicago Marathon Training Week 4 and Weekly Wrap (6/27-7/3)
I’d say week four of Marathon Training went well. I ended June with 134.5 miles for the month, which is my highest monthly total this year! The Runner’s World Run Streak is … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training Week 4 and Weekly Wrap (6/27-7/3)
Chicago Marathon Training Week 2 and Weekly Wrap (6/13-6/19)
What a busy week! With work, waking up early for workouts to continue the #RWRunStreak/marathon training, heading to Seattle on Thursday, which was the last day of school for my 8 … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training Week 2 and Weekly Wrap (6/13-6/19)
Portland Marathon Training Week 16 – Workouts Recap (9/28-10/4)
This was my last week of training leading up to the Portland Marathon. My training went well but unforeseeable events on Friday/Saturday led to my just happy to finish the marathon goal. Note to self: do not have sushi close to race day. Here’s what I did last week:
Monday – Cross training day. I did Focus T25 Ab Intervals, a great core workout.
Tuesday – Ran a nice 3 morning miles.
Wednesday – Ran my virtual 5 miler from Running on the Wall. They have great virtual races and other cool running products!
Thursday – Rest Day
Friday – Rest Day
Saturday – Ran 2 miles.
Saturday – Completed my first marathon!! 
My recap is coming soon, stay tuned. Happy to be a marathoner!!
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Portland Marathon Training Week 15 – Workouts Recap (9/21-9/27)
One more week until my first marathon!! I can’t believe the final week is here! I remember cringing at the thought of running a marathon long ago, but even though … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 15 – Workouts Recap (9/21-9/27)
Portland Marathon Training Week 14 – Workouts Recap (9/14-9/20)
Two weeks left until my first marathon!! It’s taper time. This week’s long run was 12 miles and then next week’s long run will be 8 miles. Last week’s workouts/runs went … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 14 – Workouts Recap (9/14-9/20)
Portland Marathon Training Week 13 – Workouts Recap (9/7-9/13)
Three weeks left until my first marathon!! I can’t believe it’s getting so close. Last week ended with my second 20 miler, which wasn’t continuous but pretty close to it … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 13 – Workouts Recap (9/7-9/13)
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