What an awesome weekend!
I have to admit it was a weak training week. Sick, again... bronchitis :(
Ready to go now (after some antibiotics and holding back a little on the training). I absolutely feel re-energized by the super-inspirational group that I am sharing in this training adventure! Thank you for the motivation to head out feeling strong this week.
Yesterday, was a whirlwind. Chris and I travelled up from Columbus for a photo shoot in Cleveland. I did not want to miss the opportunity to meet the group and sport some really cool running gear from "Fleet Feet" for Ohio Sports and Fitness mag. It was comforting to work with other "amateur" models and turned out to be pretty exciting! The few hours we spent on this adventure was filled with action. After some studio shots, we headed outdoors for some more photos (a bit cold in a tank top, but still fun). I especially enjoyed connecting with some pretty cool, and amazing people that are training for Cleveland too. It was all organized by Marla from OSF, the Fleet Feet people, and of course photographer. These are some of the really great people making a really awesome experience come to life. All of the athletes have backgrounds that show true strength, commitment, and that "grit" that will, undoubtedly, make them successful in this endeavor. Now that we've met, I am even more eager to share in the ups and downs of marathon training and life's "curve balls" after meeting them in person. Hopefully, we will be able to connect in some training runs...already have the plan to do a "leap year" run with April on Wed. Reuben's plan of a 14 mile long run, after the photo shoot, was a huge motivator (as I haven't run that distance for a long time). All of the runners were working hard. Surely, I will have to start out this week on track. Especially after the over-indulgence this weekend (Admittedly pre-planned... Chris and I made a pit stop at "Melt bar & grill" on the way home). This place is trouble, but soooo good! I couldn't help but think of my new friends powering through a long run while I was finishing my indulgent weekend. Marathon training takes super motivation and sacrifice. I needed find the balance. Chris and I were really looking forward to having this getaway too. So, Saturday turned into my long run workout day (although it was 2 miles short of the plan). This left me ready and energized to enjoy the weekend away with Chris :)
Today was a 4 mile run with a milestone: running pace just under 8 min. / mile. This is a goal that I was working toward (pre-injury pace was 7:45 for this distance).
Ready to train this week! Chris and will be burning off those "Melt" calories as we put in some good miles this week. I am so glad and thankful to have the great weekend memories and new friends to keep the motivation going!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
My Valentine
Training is going well. I feel like a regular workout schedule is becoming the "norm". My goal was to get in the habit of a daily workout schedule by the beginning of the marathon training plan (Feb. 20)! I can't believe that we are already approaching mid-February (Valentine's Day).
So.... appropriate timing to mention how lucky I am to have my husband, Chris, as my super-special valentine. I know.... blah, blah, mushy. But, he deserves the recognition. The best part of having "that someone special" is being able to share in all of life's adventures! Words alone could not give him enough credit for his role in my (our) running life. Not only is he my #1 in cheering, motivation, and the occasional kick in the rear, but he is also the one who enables me to carry out this crazy running/workout schedule (with the busy career and family). I could not do it without him!
What makes it so super-special is that he is sharing in ALL of it with me. It wasn't always this way. When I started running he was supportive from the sidelines. As I began to catch the running "bug", he was inspired to try it too. Well, its been a long road for both of us. He's gone through the ups and downs of a beginning runner behind my schedule of gaining strength and speed. He stuck through the frustration and pains while continuing to support all of my event goals. He has trained and enabled me to train (true love). Then came this crazy idea to do a full marathon. He trained with me in the fall and was psyched up getting ready for the event. My injury occurred at the peak of training and he was in the thick of super long runs and feeling ready. He chose to make the ultimate sacrifice and wait to run the marathon with me. He spared me from the sidelines that he has familiarly endured. He was ready and would have loved the accomplished feeling of his own event. True love. True sacrifice. Not only did he agree to run an absurd amount of miles, but he is training along my side. We have our own workout schedule and our own pace, but we share in the hurdles and benefits of this journey. Thank you, dear, for joining me in this life adventure and being my true valentine.
Want to go on a long run together (or at least celebrate one together)?
Workouts:
Last weeks mileage total was 26.2 (ironically). Still thinking this is impossible in one run.
This week:
Sunday, 2/5: 10 miles! woohooo
Mon., 2/6: cross-train: turbokick (always moving, love this workout!)
Tues., 2/7: cross-train: extreme results gym (live in Toledo?... got to try this circuit workout!)
Wed., 2/8: 5.3 miles: made it at an 8:08 pace, another woohoo
Thurs., 2/9: 5.2 miles
So.... appropriate timing to mention how lucky I am to have my husband, Chris, as my super-special valentine. I know.... blah, blah, mushy. But, he deserves the recognition. The best part of having "that someone special" is being able to share in all of life's adventures! Words alone could not give him enough credit for his role in my (our) running life. Not only is he my #1 in cheering, motivation, and the occasional kick in the rear, but he is also the one who enables me to carry out this crazy running/workout schedule (with the busy career and family). I could not do it without him!
What makes it so super-special is that he is sharing in ALL of it with me. It wasn't always this way. When I started running he was supportive from the sidelines. As I began to catch the running "bug", he was inspired to try it too. Well, its been a long road for both of us. He's gone through the ups and downs of a beginning runner behind my schedule of gaining strength and speed. He stuck through the frustration and pains while continuing to support all of my event goals. He has trained and enabled me to train (true love). Then came this crazy idea to do a full marathon. He trained with me in the fall and was psyched up getting ready for the event. My injury occurred at the peak of training and he was in the thick of super long runs and feeling ready. He chose to make the ultimate sacrifice and wait to run the marathon with me. He spared me from the sidelines that he has familiarly endured. He was ready and would have loved the accomplished feeling of his own event. True love. True sacrifice. Not only did he agree to run an absurd amount of miles, but he is training along my side. We have our own workout schedule and our own pace, but we share in the hurdles and benefits of this journey. Thank you, dear, for joining me in this life adventure and being my true valentine.
Want to go on a long run together (or at least celebrate one together)?
Workouts:
Last weeks mileage total was 26.2 (ironically). Still thinking this is impossible in one run.
This week:
Sunday, 2/5: 10 miles! woohooo
Mon., 2/6: cross-train: turbokick (always moving, love this workout!)
Tues., 2/7: cross-train: extreme results gym (live in Toledo?... got to try this circuit workout!)
Wed., 2/8: 5.3 miles: made it at an 8:08 pace, another woohoo
Thurs., 2/9: 5.2 miles
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