Happy Sunday!
Before we get to the title of this post, let’s quickly recap the week that was. I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down link-up – this is a great link-up for accountability and motivation so if you write a weekly training recap, be sure to join the fun!
Weekly Run Down
Monday – Rest Day.
Tuesday – I’ve been struggling with my sleep and the combination of being way overtired and a hectic workday left me desperately needing extra rest -so I listened to my body and skipped my run.
Wednesday – 4-mile run for Global Running Day, The weather was beautiful and this run felt great!
Thursday – Strength training and a visit to my massage therapist.
Friday – Rest Day
Saturday – 4-mile run. It was another gorgeous morning! I followed the run with a couple of hours of work in the garden before my quads waved the white flag.
Sunday – Another morning of beautiful weather and 5.5 miles done.
Welcome to Marathon Training
And, with this morning’s run, marathon training has begun! It’s hard to believe that 18 weeks from today is the Chicago Marathon. Running a marathon has been a goal for a while and to now be finally standing on the doorstep of training feels pretty surreal. I am both excited and terrified – here we go!
I’m excited FOR you! Chi is a great first marathon. The crowds have your back. I’m going to order up good weather for you right now! It can’t hurt to get that request in early! Haha!
Marcia recently posted…Well Hello Summer Break!
Ha yes…any pull you have with the weather gods would be a good thing 😉
Woohoo! Welcome to marathon training!
So excited to follow your training journey toward your first marathon. I’ll also be joining you in starting training in a few weeks.
Kim G recently posted…Weekly Run Down: Here Comes The Sun
Thanks Kim – it will be nice to have a virtual training buddy 🙂
I am excited to watch your marathon training Michelle!
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming-Weekly Run Down
Thanks Deborah!
This is SOOOO exciting!!!! Marathon training is quite an adventure….I always say the training is way harder than the race itself 😉 I need to get my MCM plan mapped out…that will be starting next month for me. Glad you week of running went well 😉 Thanks for linking with us!
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Feelin’ the Heat on the Street
Ah that’s right you’ve got MCM on the horizon! That will be an awesome experience!
You can do it. if I can, multiple times, you can. My top tips are yoga all the way through and extra sleep from half way through. Good luck!!
Liz Dexter recently posted…Sedate lady running 3-9 June 2019 #amrunning #running
Thanks for the tips Liz!
I’m so excited for you! You’ve paid your dues with so much PT and base-building. I hope your training goes well!
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Thanks so much Coco!
Marathon training…you are scaring me.
Ok, phew. My race is not until Nov 3.
You will be sick of me obsessing about it.
Congrats an a great running week.
We can obsess together 😉
So excited for you! Chicago is THE BEST marathon, in my opinion. Not that I’ve run any others except Big Sur. If I could run Chicago again, I would! You got this!
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Thanks Wendy – I am so excited for this!
Hooray for the start of marathon training! I can’t wait to follow your progress!
Sandra D Laflamme recently posted…What’s next on my racing schedule?
Thanks Sandra!
How exciting that marathon training has started! And that’s great that you fit in a massage last week 🙂 I was just thinking it’s been a while since I had one and should probably schedule it.
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I’ve trying to be more consistent with scheduling the massages – it’s really been helping me!
ah! Thats exciting. I haven’t done a full marathon yet…hopefully someday.
Jenny Albertson recently posted…My Top 8 Health Apps and What I Love About Them
I still can’t believe I’m finally training for one!
Awesome Chicago Marathon. I haven’t actually done that one but I’ve had many friends and athletes who have. Great time of year!
I’ve heard such great things – looking forward to it!
So excited that you are training for the Chicago Marathon!! I LOVE, LOVE that marathon.
Zenaida Arroyo recently posted…Weekly Run Down: Hot days and committee work
So many people seem to love this marathon – makes me even more excited!
Oh, gosh! You are going to absolutely OWN this training cycle, so no worries there.
Sorry you’ve been struggling with your sleep and not feeling well.I hope you settle a bit soon so you are in top form for the marathon ahead!
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Thanks Jenn 🙂
Good luck with the marathon training. Chicago is on my bucket list! Should be a fun race.
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Thanks Erika – can’t wait!
especially before you start marathon training… good that you listened to your body and took some needed rest AND massage! nice!!
and YAY for marathon training kick off!!! SO EXCITED. OMG and Scared! LOL!!! I’ve got two more weeks and then I’m right there with you!
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I’m excited for you to get started! I need virtual training partners 😉
I’m excited for you! I don’t think I’ll EVER run a race longer than a 5K but I so appreciate the dedication it takes to train for a marathon. Good on you for listening to your body and knowing when to rest.
Thanks Dominique – I think remembering to listen to my body is going to key to managing this training.