In some ways my due date is so near... in other ways, so far away! I'm happy that I have been able to run so late into this pregnancy. Continuing to work with Meghan, my coach, has helped as she has kept me consistent, even when I didn't really want to be. At the end of my ...
Pregnancy
Pregnancy running: Weeks 29-34
5 more weeks down, now just 5 to go! Week 29: 39.2 miles, 3 days off. Long run of 11 miles which included some fartlek work with Claire, one of my high school athletes, and Nate pushing the stroller. From the beginning of the workout, I could only see Claire's back! They ...
2nd trimester training recap
So much has changed since I last recapped my pregnancy training! For a recap of mileage (633.2) and workout for the first trimester, read here. Week 12 (63.2 miles, no days off): 10 miles with 2 mile threshold, then 8x200m fast: averaged 7:04 for the 2 miles. Two other ...
First Trimester Training Recap
I'll recap my training through the first 12 weeks of this pregnancy. Running has changed dramatically for me this time! Weeks 1-4: 93.6, 65.9, 57.3, 56 It's interesting to read some of the log comments I made in weeks 3&4 (very beginning of pregnancy). Week 3: Legs not ...
Twin Cities Marathon
To say TCM didn't go as I expected or hoped is an understatement. I was really proud of the training build-up going into the race. While not remarkable, it was solid, and that was what I was hoping for after a really rocky winter and spring. I often felt slower than I had been ...