5.22 miles I told my body “it’s okay if you don’t give me 5 miles today even if it’s on the plan but would you kindly give me 3 at least.” Once I hit 3, I knew I had another mile in me, and then when I hit 4, well now, how could I not…
Chicago Marathon Training: W 8.31.22
AM – 6.32 miles PM – 3.25 miles It’s officially the last day of August and the end of the best month out of the year! Okay, I’m biased but August really is the best month. But time to say goodbye to it and goodbye to the GVRAT that I did not officially finish this…
Chicago Marathon Training: Tu 8.30.22
4.42 miles Looking ahead to this weekend’s forecast and it doesn’t look promising. This weather would be perfect if I were training for a certain race in Arizona that takes place in October around Halloween but nope, not this year. I’ve had my fair share of hot weather training and even completing ultras in these…
Chicago Marathon Training: M 8.29.22
2.52 miles Beginning Week 13 with easy walking miles and some mobility and strength exercises. I shouldn’t be superstitious around the number 13 but based on the weather forecast for the upcoming weekend with my 18 miles, I am a little stitious. Temperatures appear to be hitting the high 90s so my 18 miles may…
Chicago Marathon Training: Sun 8.28.22
3.61 birthday miles Easy walking today because the morning after a long run I assess what feels sore and extra tired and this morning it was my lower calves. The walking helped. Today I’m also another year older and every day is assessing what feels sore and extra tired. I told a friend, birthdays are…
Chicago Marathon Training: Sat 8.27.22
13.33 miles It’s beautiful when a long run doesn’t mentally feel so long once you’ve surpassed that number in training. That is, I kept telling myself today was “only” 12 miles but that didn’t stop me from feeling like I was running through quicksand with 20-pound cinder blocks attached to my legs at the beginning…
Chicago Marathon Training: F 8.26.22
0 miles – Rest Day I was very tempted and I mean, verrryyy tempted to do some miles today, but I held back and I’m proud of myself for that. In fact, I’ve been quite productive today and for that, I am extremely proud of myself! Today was a good day and I will celebrate…
Chicago Marathon Training: Th 8.25.22
5.21 miles Thank goodness tomorrow is a rest day and I am looking forward to it! Here’s something kind of funny: I have a bruised toenail and it’s not from running. How I know it’s not from running is recently I slammed my left foot into the vacuum cleaner and my index toe took the…