11 Days until 26.2!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I'm enjoying the tapering period leading up to my first marathon. I think I actually forgot what it felt to wake up without aches and pains LoL. The running has been dialed back and my legs are feeling fresh again for the first time in months. The date of the marathon is actually on the extended forecast... But far enough out that you can't trust it yet. It's still fun to see though. The last time I was stalking the weather like this was before my wedding day lol.

Here's my week at a glance:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 mile run (ran in honor of Boston and got poured on for the last two miles)
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 4 miles (done)
Friday: 5 miles (could only get in three)
Saturday: Rest (Took my dog to a little state park for a long walk)
Sunday: 8 miles (done)

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The Spirit of the Boston Marathon

Monday, April 15, 2013

This morning 27,000 runners excitedly carbo-loaded, laced up, and stood in pace groups waiting to put months of training and dedication to the ultimate test... running Boston. They crossed the starting line with something to prove and a crowd to inspire. Their friends and family lined the streets to see their hard work payoff. Friends and family who had inevitably been there through past triumphs, PRs, ice baths, sweat, and tears.

Some ran Boston because it was their home town, some ran it to cross it off their bucket list, some came with passports to compete on an elite stage. No matter what brought each of them to the starting line, the spirit of the Boston Marathoner is clear. Its grit. Its passion. Its physical and mental toughness. A beginner like myself can't help but watch and be inspired.

Watching the tragic events of the day unfold I can't help but notice the contrast of the crime on the setting. A nameless faceless unknown individual commited an anonymous violent act on an event that epitomizes the best of the American spirit. I can only pray that Boston as a city can dig deep and re-discover the grit, passion, and toughness that their marathon represents to so many.

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Daily Goals

Monday, March 25, 2013

1. Eat under 1500 calories.
2. Get full protein recommendation today.
3. Walk my dog after yoga.

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This Week's Workout Plan

Monday, March 25, 2013

Marathon training continues to build for the next two weeks. It's getting a little crazy this week with Easter but if I can just get through the next two weeks, I get to taper. Yeay!!!

Monday: Yoga (1.5 hours Yin class done)
Tuesday: 5 miles (done)
Wednesday: 9 miles (done)
Thursday: 5 miles
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 60 minutes cross training
Sunday: 14 miles (Stepback week)

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Training is Taking Over My Life!!!

Monday, March 18, 2013

This is going to be a CRAZY busy week so I’ll keep this short and sweet.

I feel like marathon training is all-consuming. It’s like having a second job. If I'm not running, I'm planning to run to eating to run or doing laundry to run. Never mind the recovery junk (icing, getting enough sleep, stretching). The challenge isn't so much the actual running but finding the time at this point. I know I’m almost to the peak before the final taper and it will be at least a little better in about three weeks.

I have an 18-mile run on Sunday, which will be my first run at his distance. I caved in and bought a hydration belt this weekend (somebody please tell me why these things are $50!?). It’s going to be my dress rehearsal. I’ll be running the big 20 with a friend so it might be a little different and not totally on my terms. This 18 is going to be my last really long run alone before the big day. I’m a little nervous. Any pointers runners?

Workout Plan for the Week:
Monday: 4 mile run and possibly 55min spin class
Tuesday: Rest (Working in NYC this day so I’ll get plenty of walking in)
Wednesday: 9 mile run
Thursday: 5 mile run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Long dog walk before a kid’s birthday party
Sunday: 18 mile long run

Weekly Goals:
1.) Track food everyday.
2.) Keep it between 1200-1600 cals/day with one exception (Probably Saturday before 18-miler)
3.) Make a freakin’ smoothie. I keep buying ingredients and never making one. I have a hand blender and no excuses. I will make a smoothie this week lol.

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