The train into the city at the crack of dawn was jammed with marathon spectators. Gaggles of enthusiastic people, some clad in matching t-shirts, all carrying signs, cowbells, you name it. We descended on the city in droves to cheer on our beloved marathoners. I made a list of mine and there were many. Name, [Read More]
Taper Violations and a Miracle…Maybe
Week 2 of taper is on the books. Here’s how it shook out: Miles Run: 22 Miles Biked: 25 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 6 miles (5x1k repeats) Wednesday: 10 miles on bike Thursday: 6 miles, 2 at tempo pace Friday: 15 miles on bike Saturday: Rest Sunday: 10 miles I swear this taper is flying. Maybe [Read More]
Then There Were Two
Two more weeks of taper before the Twin Cities Marathon. I can’t lie, this first week in taper town agreed with me. Here’s how it went: Total Miles: 25 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 8x800m, lower body strength Wednesday: Yoga, upper body strength Thursday: 5 miles Friday: Plyometric intervals Saturday: Rest Sunday: 5k + 10 miles There [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Attack of the Brown GU
This was my last big marathon training week before the taper for Twin Cities. Total Miles: 37 Monday: Rest Tuesday: Speedwork 12x400m and lower body strength Wednesday: Yoga, upper body strength Thursday: 8 MP Miles in a downpour Friday: Rest Saturday: 22.12 miles Sunday: Strength We kicked off the weekend with high school football for [Read More]
Long Run by Number
Before we get to the long run, here’s how the week went: Total Miles: 33 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: 5x1600m repeats Wednesday: Strength & swim Thursday:10 Miles Friday: Strength, core, swim Saturday: Rest Sunday: 15 miles One more heavy training week, one almighty 20+ miler and it’s taper town! Something I am more than happy to [Read More]
August? It’s a Wrap!
Face it, summer has basically slipped away. Kids are back to school here, everybody’s talking pumpkin spice and there are fallen leaves on our deck. After one fallish week, we’re already starting to see some fall colors. Here’s how the week and the month shook out: Total Weekly Miles: 30.2 August Run Miles: 142 August [Read More]
Marathon Training, Sinkholes and Wasps in the Attic
Total Mileage: 34 miles run, 2 miles swim Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Run 6 miles with 3 miles @tempo pace, Swim 800m Wednesday: Strength & Core, Swim 800m Thursday: Run 8 miles. Speedwork 2(6x400m), Swim 800m Friday: Run 2 miles, Plyometric intervals, upper body strength, swim 800m Saturday: Rest Sunday: Run 17 miles Running this week went well. [Read More]
Marathon Training and Party Weekend Rewind
The weekend started with an early long run. I haven’t run 15 miles since NYCM training last summer. I did everything in my power beforehand to make it a success. Like freezing my fuel bottles the night before. At the crack of dawn I packed a cooler and headed to the trails. The last time I spent [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Summer Edition
I made Saturday a rest day to accommodate Thing 1’s graduation/birthday party. It was a ton of work but a ton of fun too. Oh and drama. Gotta love some family drama. Not. But it is what it is. At least the weather cooperated. Sunday I got out at the crack of dawn when it [Read More]
You’re Made for So Much More
First here’s how last week’s workouts went: Miles run: 14 Miles Bike: 55 Swim: 5500 yds. Monday: Masters Swim 1 hr. + yoga Tuesday: 1 hr bike, 4 miles run Wednesday: 6 miles run, mile repeats+hill repeats Thursday: Cycle 20 miles Friday: Rest Saturday: 45 min swim (in wetsuit), 1 hr bike, 30 min run with [Read More]
