Tag: chicago marathon
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 7
Not a great week, but I got in all of my runs. There were a lot of factors that threw off my marathon schedule like watching Stubby and staying out later on Saturday night. Just proves the importance that sleep has and having a good routine. Not a lot to…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 6
Between the humidity and lack of planning, this was a tough week! Sounds like the same update from last week, but week 6 was even more challenging! Thankfully, it was a down week for mileage. The humidity will be here for another two months and mileage will continue to increase,…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 5
Where did 5 weeks go? This was a good week overall, but my schedule got off. Thins were too busy to do a good blog post, but I hope to record better next week. Monday Yeah, so I didn’t get to Pure Barre or do yoga. I got a walk…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 4
This week absolutely flew by which must mean that running is becoming a routine. The first step needed to run a marathon! The big news this week is that RunDisney is returning with in-person events! For any RunDisney fan, this was desperately and much anticipated news. While I love seeing…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 3
The big highlights for this training week were increasing mileage on Wednesday and Charlotte Racefest 10K on Sunday. Monday Yoga Monday – done! I finished a whole yoga workout, which was good to finally do it. The stretching is very beneficial, and I need to strengthen my core. The whole…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Week 1
Marathon training is finally here! What a long time coming. At this time last year, I was preparing but was fearing the worse. I don’t remember what day it was canceled, but it was about a year ago. Now, it’s a different story. GAME ON! My training program is an…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Pre-Training Update 7
Pre-training is DONE! I’m so proud of myself for sticking with my plan, and I am geared up to start training for the 2021 Chicago Marathon! I’m filled with a mixture of emotions: excitement, anxiety, hesitancy, pride. It’s a lot to sort through, but I’m definitely proud of myself for…
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2021 Chicago Marathon: Training Update 6
I’m changing my update titles to have the year since (I think) this may not be the only time I run the Chicago Marathon. I’m finishing pre-training next week, and I’m feeling really good. Better than feeling really good is the excitement I am having for running. Over the last…
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Chicago Marathon: Training Update 5
The Chicago Marathon is only 162 days away! Seems like a long time, but I’m old enough to know that time is going to fly by. I’m in the middle of my pre-training schedule. Outside of my brother’s wedding last weekend, I’ve done a really good job sticking to my…
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Chicago Marathon: Training Update 4
Pre- pre-training is over after my 3.5 mile run tomorrow, and I move into pre-training next week. Thinking of things in phases like this is helpful, as it gives me more beginnings and ends. Accomplishments Ran 3 days/week even when it was cold and/or dark Gaining confidence in running Improving…
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