Well, I have missed writing for the last three days. Saturday and Monday were my off days, and I had my long run on Sunday as planned. I’ve just had so much clouding my mind lately! I am so ready for a vacation!! I need a break from just thinking. Everything falls on me now,Continue reading “Marathon training day 15…”
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Marathon training day 11…
I had to capture the beautiful sunrise on this morning’s run. Today, I finished my planned 5.5 mile run in about 1hr 20 min. It was supposed to be a hill repeat training run, but I have still to find some hills in my area. Maybe I’m just not trying hard enough ha ha… TheContinue reading “Marathon training day 11…”
Marathon training day 10…
Today was hard! I missed writing about my run yesterday because I was busy drowning my sorrows in a 3+hour bubble bath and a bottle of wine! Ugh! I cried heartbreak and pain that I must have been holding in for a very long time because the pain was coming from deep inside my chest,Continue reading “Marathon training day 10…”
Marathon training day 8…
3 mile base run in 39 min. Form is better, and this shorter run is getting easier! My goal though is to get it done in 30 min. I have about 88 miles planned for this month, and although it sounds like a lot, it’s really about half of where I need to be. IContinue reading “Marathon training day 8…”
MT day 7 – Rest Day
I have designated Saturday and Monday as my rest days, so no running today. Today I decided to strap on my new kicks and go for an hour walk instead. Prayer and meditation would have to take place during my walk because I was a little pressed for time this morning, and I was eagerContinue reading “MT day 7 – Rest Day”
Marathon training day 6…
Long run planned for today. 7 miles DONE! This was a good opportunity to see where I am as far as pace for long distance. This run was at an average pace of 14:25 with a run:walk ratio of 5:1. I felt GOOD! I was also excited because I was sporting my new running shoesContinue reading “Marathon training day 6…”
MT day 5 – Rest Day…
I knew it was just a matter of time. Running always brings up emotions, thoughts, memories, and everything in between for me. The first time I ran I was battling depression so bad that only through running was I able to catch my breath and feel any semblance of peace. It made me so happyContinue reading “MT day 5 – Rest Day…”
Marathon training day 4…
Hills repeat… NOT!! No hills in my neighborhood, so focused this time on the increase in length and time. This was more of another base run, which was good because I wanted to get a feel for what I could get accomplished in one hour. The plan called for 5 miles in l:07. I didContinue reading “Marathon training day 4…”
Marathon training day 3…
4 mile tempo run today. I’m averaging about 10 minutes slower than where I want to be, but it is a whole lot better than where I was just three months ago. My stats for today were 4 miles @ 13:53 min/mil pace with 4:1 run:walk ratio. I have another run tomorrow before rest dayContinue reading “Marathon training day 3…”
Marathon training day 2…
Fartlek Run! For today, I had scheduled a 3.4 mile run at a suggested 10:17 min/mil pace. Not exactly there yet, but close. My stats for today were 3.4 miles at a 12:46 min/mil pace (intervals run:walk of 4:1). I am sticking to my run:walk intervals simply because I want to preserve my knees, andContinue reading “Marathon training day 2…”
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