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Berlin Marathon Training Recap, Week 2

June 4, 2017 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC24 Comments

Week two is in the books and the Berlin Marathon is only 4 months away! That seems like a lot of time, but I know it will go quite quickly. This week was one of those long short weeks – you know one of those weeks where Friday takes forever to arrive? But all in all it was a good week of running and I continued to take advantage of the buildup in miles! You can find these training recaps each Sunday and please do join in the link up! 

Berlin Marathon Training Recap

Here’s how the week shook out: 

Monday: I was supposed to have the day off running but I needed to run a couple errands so I ran my errands. 1.25 mile run total – I picked up the pack I will take with me to Berlin, so that was fun! 

Tuesday: 4.38 miles from work to (and including) the Whole Foods Run Club. Another fun run with that group! 

Wednesday: rest 

Thursday: A 2.57 run commute TO work. This was the first time I’ve run to the office and I liked it – although it ended up being a bit stressful because I was running late for an appointment. But outside of that, it was nice! 

Friday: We brought back the Pure Barre run club. Dawn and I ran a few miles and then immediately went to Pure Barre. Ouch! That class kicked our butts!! I’d forgotten how hard it is to run and then take barre immediately afterwards.   

Saturday: Zooma Annapolis 10k! I love this race weekend and had SO much fun with my friends. We didn’t race it but ran relatively easy – not as easy as I’d planned, though. 54:38 final time, with an average pace of 8:48. That’s a bit faster than my goal marathon pace and it felt like work. I know some of that was hills but some of it was the fact that I’m just two weeks into training. I’m excited to continue to build fitness! 

 

We are ready to run! Let’s go @zoomarun runners. Go get it ladies. 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

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Sunday: 3.74 miles with Deb – we started a bit late (which was nice) but that meant it was HOT! 

Total mileage for the week: 20.6 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 35.02 miles

Total mileage for the year: 540.22 miles

Anyone else race over the weekend? Tell me about it!  

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  1. Kimberly G says

    June 4, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    Another great week of training – congrats! It’s so cool that you have different run clubs to meet up with during the week – they both sound fun, especially Whole Foods!

    Great job at the race on Saturday! I’m thinking of adding that half marathon to my list of races next year!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 4, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      The WF run is super fun – it’s a great group. Zooma is great – but FYI the half is HILLY! 🙂

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  2. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    June 4, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    I haven’t tried a run commute to work yet. But I’m sweating even when I bike or walk in and have to clean myself up, so running won’t be that much worse. I think I’ll try it one day. And I love that you ran for your errands! I’d like to hear about the pack you got!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 4, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      I have a shower, so I can get ready at the office. Otherwise, it’d be a no go for sure! I got this pack: https://www.rei.com/product/894562/osprey-farpoint-40-travel-pack – I’m excited to take it to Europe!

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  3. Zenaida says

    June 4, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    Sadly there are no more ZOOMA runs in the Chicago area. Another great week for you! I like how all of the runs are “easy” before heading to speed and tempo workouts.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 4, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Yep – me too. Hoping I’ll be somewhat acclimated to the heat before the real work starts…

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  4. Tracy says

    June 4, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I’m going to try run commuting from work this week, I think! I only live about a mile away so I’m just going to leave from work, run around downtown to get in my miles, and end up at home, rather than coming home first and then going back out for my run. In my mind that’s more time efficient (and I am all about maximizing my time this training cycle), but we’ll see if that’s actually true. Congrats on a fun race and a great time! I know that sometimes I just need a good race here and there to break up a training cycle.

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  5. Amanda says

    June 4, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    That’s awesome you ran to work! I love that you can do that!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 5, 2017 at 9:36 am

      It is a nice option to have – I very much appreciate the flexibility I have in running to or from work.

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  6. Coco says

    June 5, 2017 at 7:12 am

    For some reason holiday work weeks always drag on! So glad Zooma was so awesome this year! I’m always afraid to sign up because of the heat — although the one year I did it, it wasn’t too bad.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 5, 2017 at 9:37 am

      It’s normally way too hot but we got really lucky with the weather this year!

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  7. Madhuri says

    June 5, 2017 at 7:53 am

    It’s so exciting to see your progress Courtney. I’m thinking of giving the Hanson’s a try for my next 10k (and half-marathon)

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 5, 2017 at 9:37 am

      You should definitely read the book! It explains it all 🙂

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  8. Hanna @ minimal marathoner says

    June 5, 2017 at 9:42 am

    I sometimes run home from work (never to – no showers!), and even though it’s super convenient, I really dislike doing it. I’m always so sluggish and the point to point route feels so long! But it’s a great way to work in miles on a tight schedule, and it beats sitting in traffic!

    The 4 months are definitely going to fly – it’s already flying. I can’t believe you’re two weeks in already! i just started today for Chicago. It’s funny how training can seem so long and so fast at the same time. Have a great Week 3!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 5, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Oh I love my run commute days! I won’t be doing it a ton once training gets really intense, but in the interim it’s an easy way to get in miles!

      I have a number of friends running Chicago and most are starting their plans this week. Marathon training is here!

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  9. Tanya says

    June 5, 2017 at 10:50 am

    I love that you add up your stats! What a great motivation to see all that you have run so far in a year. It is very inspiring 🙂
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  10. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    June 5, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    It was so great to see you this past weekend! And with my training starting today, I’ll be starting to link back up again!
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  11. Gabrielle @ Marathons and Macarons says

    June 5, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    The Zooma 10K looks like a lot of fun! I ran my first 10K in years last Monday at the London 10,000 – I forgot how much I love that distance! It was such a great route too, right through Central London. Here’s my recap:
    http://www.marathonsandmacarons.com/2017/05/31/vitality-london-10000-recap/
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  12. melissa cunningham says

    June 5, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    It’s great you are able to run on your commute to work! AND that you’ve got a few run clubs to run with too! Nice job on the 10k btw. Hilly courses make for great strengthening workouts!!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 5, 2017 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you! FYI – your blog is saying “permission denied” – I can’t access it!

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  13. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    June 5, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    I have no doubt that you are going to crush Berlin! You’ve been running so well. I expect nothing less!

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  14. Amy Lauren says

    June 6, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Hooray for a great week of training, run commuting, and sharing some runs with friends. I actually think it’s awesome you run commute and that seems like a good distance. I know splitting up runs isn’t ideal for training, but it seems like a good way to get some easy miles in on shorter days. Also, I love that you worked the 10K into your training as a MP run- that is a good way to use a race as a training run so that you’re not super tired for training the next week and get practice at that pace (which is really what Hansons is all about).

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  15. Wendy says

    June 6, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    I’m jealous that you can run commute! I work 25 miles away from home and no showers! Lol. I love all your group runs and meet ups too. Congrats on a great week of training and fun 10k!

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  16. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    June 6, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    I so hear you on the long short week – I always find the week after a long weekend drags a bit. Looks like another solid training week for you! It’s great that you can run commute!
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