It's MARATHON MONDAY!!!
High five to all the runners in Boston today! Today I am sharing Fargo Marathon Training Week 15 and a GIVEAWAY with Holly, Tricia, and the
Weekly Wrap crew. But first, a quick trip down Boston memory lane...
It's already been FOUR YEARS since I ran Boston. Boston was the most miserably hot marathon I have ever ran but the trip with my mom was amazing. Severely chafed and exhausted from the heat (and running for 3+ hours, I suppose), I wandered for a few blocks after crossing the finish to find my mom in the crowd. That felt like another marathon in itself!
The race, spectators, sight-seeing, clam chowder and Boston Cream Pie all made for such an amazing experience for my mom and I. Those are wonderful memories I will never forget!
This week's training hit 45 miles total and that is considered "high mileage" for me. To prevent injury or illness, running a high mileage week means the need for proper rest and recovery is higher too.
Personally, I recover best after a hard workout by:
A. Wearing compression socks immediately after a quick shower.
B. Re-hydrating and eating something nutritious (besides just doughnuts).
Recently, I was given the opportunity to try
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The
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My sweet little sampling helper enjoyed trying the Kids Protein On-The-Go and Kids Hydration Drink Mixes. He's such a goofball! Okay, maybe we're both goofballs...
I preferred the
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taurine-free. The
Adult Hydration Mixes were also tasty but, because they contain the Energy Blend, I wouldn't want to consume them regularly. I already drink coffee in the morning and that's all the caffeine I need!
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Fargo Marathon Training Week 15:
Monday, April 11
"Easy-Effort" with double stroller: 7.05 mi, 01:03 @ 08:56 pace.
Running in the wind with the stroller never feels quite as "easy" as planned... It sure felt good to get the kids outside though. 18 mph winds and the dog even stuck with us the whole way!
Tuesday, April 12
Speed Intervals: (Treadmill) 5.05 mi, 00:40 @ 07:55 avg pace.Alternating 1:00 and 2:00 speed intervals with equal recovery jog in between. 7:22, 7:01, 6:46, 6:32, 6:10
I'm still feeling like I'm just fighting a cold or something. There I am, justifying why I didn't just wake up and run outside in the early morning! I slept in 'til 6:30 and ran later that morning. The run got done and I can't say I regret an hour extra of sleep. I think my body needed it.
Wednesday, April 13
Strength Training: Hip raises, leg raises, bridges. We spent most of the day outside playing and I skimped on the strength training for the day. Loading children in and out of swings must count as an arm strengthening exercise!
Thursday, April 14
Tempo Run: 8.02 mi, 01:02 @ 07:41 avg pace.
2 x 3.25 miles @ 7:30, 7:28/mile. .5 mile recovery jog in between.
This was one of those mornings where I realllly didn't want to get out of bed. Baby woke up crying at 4:45 am and I gave him a dose of Tylenol for those nagging top teeth that STILL haven't come in. Alarm went off at 5:15 am and I probably growled a little bit and rolled out of bed.
I told myself, "I won't regret getting up early to run." And I didn't. It was almost 50 degrees outside with a slight drizzle but barely any wind. The shorts running weather, chirping birds and sunrise made it totally worth it. {notice the enthusiastic thumbs up}
Friday, April 15
"Easy Effort" with double stroller: 5.01 miles, 00:48 @ 09:30 avg pace.
Running with the stroller is so challenging when the wind is whipping!!! That's why I hesitate to call this an "easy-effort". I walked in some of the super windy parts to save my legs for the long run. 2.5 miles to the grocery store, ran in to pick up a few things, and 2.5 miles home.
Saturday, April 16
Long Run: 20 mi, 02:46 @ 08:19 avg pace. Today was rainy and cold! Despite the weather, this run felt relatively comfortable. I still think getting that first 20-miler of a training plan out of the way is the hardest and the others to follow aren't so bad.
Sunday, April 17
Off.
Total Mileage: 45.13 miles
What is your favorite method for hard workout recovery?
Linking up with
Holly and
Tricia's
Weekly Wrap Up and
Erica and
Smitha on the
Wednesday Giveaway Roundup.
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