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Chicago Marathon Training Recap, Week 14

September 13, 2016 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC12 Comments

I can not believe that the Chicago Marathon is less than a month away. Eeek! I’m so excited and a bit nervous about race day. But mostly excited and in disbelief about how soon it’s coming. Each week during this training cycle, as I train for the Chicago Marathon, I will share how my training went and what the week looked like. I do this because: 1) I love reading about how other folks train and 2) it’s great for me to have a record of what I did each week. Also, honestly, it helps keep me accountable when I know I’ll be writing about it. I also post almost all of my runs on Instagram as well. A few weeks ago, I started a link up for Chicago Marathon Training Recaps – I know there are more of us out there so please do link up! I love reading about folks training for the same race as I am, so please do link up!

Chicago Marathon Training Recap

Monday: Five miles after returning from Vegas at about 2am. Not very fun but I got it done. 

Tuesday: 2×3 mile repeats plus a warm up and cool down mile. Eight miles total and my legs were TOAST! 

Wednesday: REST DAY IS THE BEST DAY. That is all. 

Thursday: Nine tempo miles – this was a really tough run. My legs were TIRED, I was tired and I just wanted to get it over with. 

Friday: I headed to Minnesota for another Bird Camp (a full camp recap is forthcoming)! I spent four days in glorious weather and kicked it off with an easy three once we arrived. 

Saturday: Four and a half miles at camp with my gals! A fun little adventure run. 

Sunday: Long run day at Bird Camp. Oh man- this was the best 16 mile run. The weather was perfect, the setting was gorgeous and I had friends right by my side. I honestly felt like I could’ve run forever It was just so gorgeous. 

 

Wow. 16 gorgeous miles on a perfect Minnesota day. Followed by an ice bath in the lake. So great. #fallgreatlakesbirdcamp #oiselle

A photo posted by Courtney (@eatprayrundc) on Sep 11, 2016 at 9:54am PDT

 

Total mileage for the week: 47.69 miles

Total mileage for the year: 1023.3 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 482.81 miles

I am running the Chicago marathon to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities – if you would like to support this amazing organization, click here. Thank you!

Have you ever been to an adult running camp? I highly recommend it! 

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  1. Chaitali says

    September 13, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Your bird camp photos look amazing!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 13, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      it was amazing – had the BEST time!!

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  2. Debra Rosen says

    September 13, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    I want a big, beautiful lake to do my ice baths in! Somehow I don’t think standing in Tidal Basin after a 16 miler would quite be the same.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 13, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Ha. It would NOT be the same 🙂

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  3. Dodie says

    September 13, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    That’s some pretty amazing mileage with all that traveling! Congratulations on a great week!!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 13, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Thank you – it helped that I went to camp where we run daily 🙂

      Reply
  4. Hollie says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:00 am

    It’s so crazy to me how fast this race has snuck up. Your training has gone so well and I’m excited to see how the race goes for you too.

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    • wpsitecare says

      September 14, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Thanks Hollie! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    September 14, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Haha, rest day is the best day! 100% agree!!!

    I bet those cooler temps in Minnesota felt fabulous. What a great way to inject some confidence into your running. It’s been fun following your training. You have been doing great!

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    • Courtney @ eat pray run dc says

      September 14, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thanks Wendy! The cooler weather was a total gift!

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  6. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Another awesome week! You are consistently putting in really great runs week after week. You are going to have a great race! So cool you got to run in a pretty setting with friends for your long run. I love that picture of you at the bottom–you look strong and happy!

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  7. Karen @ Fit in France says

    September 15, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    I would love to go to an adult running camp. You are rocking your training !

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