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The workout partner juggling act
I’m trying to pack two hard, long workouts (one of which has 16 miles at MP or faster… yikes) in before we fly out for vacation Friday morning. It’s crazy – trying to get tied up in work, last minute planning things, etc. Each workout is long enough and hard enough (and will be done…
Flu :(
Dang… the last 3 days I’ve been completely knocked out by some sort of flu bug. I have honestly not been this sick in a very long time! Tuesday I literally did nothing except sleep and lie on the couch. (For those of you who know me know that I NEVER sit on the couch…
Caught!
I had to put a dollar in my jar tonight (the one that I need to contribute to if I eat after our evening meal). Ug. First time I’ve had to contribute, and not going to lie, a little disappointed in myself (I didn’t even need it!). I can be better than this!
I love tapering :)
My legs are coming around at the exact right time. I am SOO lucky!! Today’s workout was just downright fun :). I joined the Carleton women for some tempo on the track – their workout was tempo miles, mine was 3×2 miles at tempo, with the rough goal for tempo at 5:50 (but main goal…
Less Ibuprofen = progress?
Gee… it’s a wonder anyone would want to keep reading this :). Thanks for checking back, despite my lack of positive or interesting news!! Some noteworthy changes:1. I no longer need to be on ibuprofen all the time. In fact, I’m OK to be without now. Before, I was on a prescription strength dose and…
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Picking myself up and looking forward!
I’m taking two days off before starting my next Chicago training phase. Although this is scary for any athlete to do, I know it is best for me. Jerry is editing that training phase as we speak, and I am really excited to see what it will look like. I know it’ll be the start…