Tag: chicago marathon
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Race Recap: 2021 Abbott Chicago 5K
During my marathon research, I found out that major marathons host a “shake out” run the day before the big event. Chicago Marathon’s is called the Abbott Chicago 5K. Even though I was nervous about running the day before the marathon, much of my research showed that it’s a positive…
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Race Recap: 2021 Chicago Marathon
I completed the 2021 Chicago Marathon on October 10, 2021. When I signed up and started training, it seemed like that day would never happen. That it was so far away, but then, all of the sudden I was waiting at the airport to fly to Chicago. Friday, October 8,…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 18
AHH! Marathon week is HERE! Mileage on the training plan is really low this week because the focus is on making sure your muscles are rested so you can power through on Sunday. Monday My massage therapist was available for a massage and it was so needed. I had a…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 17
The last training week before marathon day! I look back on where I started on Week 1 and can’t believe I’m actually here. Monday Something I really need to focus on is finding a strength routine that I will actually do. Why do I hate doing it so much?! Sigh…no…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 16
We’re down to the tail end of training. It’s the first week of tapering and quite a disappointing week for me. Trying to stay focused on being healthy, staying strong, and prepping for the big weekend. Monday Another strength day that I was determined to do. I did a short…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 15
The race is getting closer, and I feel it getting more and more real. This week was “peak week” where I would complete my first 40-mile week and finish a 20 mile run. While I had slacked the last few weeks, I was determined to complete all 40 miles this…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 14
Another training week is done, and this week marked 30 days left in the countdown and less than 1 month to go. I’m getting really nervous, but I am just trying to stay focused. I got in most of my runs but came up 4 miles short because of my…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 13
Monday Didn’t do a strength workout…again! Tuesday A solid 4.5 mile run today. Average pace of 12:41/mile Wednesday I didn’t run today. It was raining, and I just couldn’t think about doing 9. Thursday 9 miles on a weekday – this run was a major accomplishment! This is as much…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Weeks 9-12
While I continued with my training plan, these weeks really got lost for both training and blogging. I’m not going to go into a summary of all of the runs, but a few highlights are: Humidity was a killer I was feeling really discouraged. My runs weren’t feeling good. It…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 8
Much like last week, this week was a struggle. I felt frustrated and discouraged on many of my runs, but I’m just trying to focus on completing the miles on my marathon training schedule. Supposedly, I am getting stronger with every workout, but I feel like I’m getting worse. Just…
The Rosy Wanderer 