In two weeks I will be running Marathon #4! The doubts are starting to settle in but I keep telling myself that I have no big plans for this race so just RELAX! My legs have been feeling pretty good lately even after my long runs which include lots of miles at Marathon Goal Pace. It is now Taper Time, which means I need to slow things down and start focusing on this marathon.
Monday: REST DAY
Tuesday: 7.52 Miles on the treadmill @7:58 pace. I have really been trying to get a good tempo run in on Tuesdays since it gets me motivated for the rest of the week. It has been helping my confidence level a whole lot!
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: 9.34 Miles@10:02 pace. I ran with my other half and this was his long run for the week. We ran hills in the wind with a light drizzle and it was a great run! I am kind of enjoying these mid-distance runs at an easy pace. It feels good to go for an easy paced run every once in a while. Later on in the evening, I also went on a 4 mile walk with my friend just to talk. She is doing much better but still has a long road ahead of her.
Friday: REST DAY
Saturday: REST DAY-We spent the day at the LA County Fair and we had a great time eating and eating and eating!
Sunday: 18.11 Miles @8:28 pace. This was a tough run for me and I was pretty burned out for the remainder of the day. My son had a tray of goodies waiting for me when I got home. I am not sure what the "STOP DUI CHECKPOINT" sign is all about but he has been on "sign making" kick lately and is always waiting for me to get back with something interesting. I love to drink chocolate milk after a good run and it tasted especially good after this run! I would love to see it and the Finish Line of some of my races.
Total Miles: 35 Miles
I am thinking about wrapping things up next week with a 10-13 mile long run and then keeping my runs easy until race day. Taper time is the hardest part for me because I feel like I need to be doing more. We will see how it goes!
I am thinking about wrapping things up next week with a 10-13 mile long run and then keeping my runs easy until race day. Taper time is the hardest part for me because I feel like I need to be doing more. We will see how it goes!
What is your favorite post run drink?
CHOCOLATE MILK for me!
2 weeks will fly by! The DUI checkpoint sign is pretty funny, I love that he is on a sign making kick, just shows he is really supporting you :) Chocolate milk does taste pretty good after a long run. Nice pace for your 18 miles too!
ReplyDeleteThank You Christy! Chocolate milk is the best! I love it when it is ice cold!
DeleteChocolate milk for me, too! So great how encouraging your son has been about your running by taking the time to make special signs for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you! He is a sweet boy. He thinks I am such a fast runner :)
DeleteWoot for taper! Very sweet of your son to make signs. Excited for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope I can stay excited for this race. I am trying to keep the pressure off by not setting any big goals and just running it to finally get my Beach Cities Challenge medal that I have been trying to get for the past 2 years!
DeleteYou will do great! Don't worry about staying excited--I don't think it will be a problem, and that medal is yours.
ReplyDeleteThank You Terzah! Good luck in Chicago. Are you ready?
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