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 ...
Training Update
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 ...
Ramping up for Twin Cities Marathon
There has been a lot of training going on around here! Last week I capped off a 92.5 mile run with a 20 miler where I tried to speed up to tempo pace by the end. All I could muster was 6:35-6:45s. My hamstrings wouldn't allow my feet to reach any farther out, my legs had no ...
One Month until Grandma’s Marathon?!?
I feel like I've made good progress with this mysterious "injury" but am not quite there yet - and am not willing to give up and live with what I have, at least not quite yet! The last month I've done a few things to help further my knowledge of what's going on and fix the root ...