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Chicago Marathon Training Recap, Week 16

September 25, 2016 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC34 Comments

Eek! Race day is TWO weeks away, y’all. I can’t believe it. It’s time to recap week 16 of Chicago Marathon training. As I get closer to the race, I get more and more tired, lol. I am definitely ready for race day and ready for a rest. But I’m feeling strong and fit, which is a very good thing! 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: 5 easy miles to start the week. 

Tuesday: 4×1.5 mile repeats – nailed this one. The weather had improved a bit and my legs felt okay – not good but okay. I was happy that I was able to run this one faster that I had a few weeks away.

Wednesday: OH YES, REST DAY. The best. 

Thursday: Second 1o mile tempo run. This one wasn’t great – but I got it done. 

 

Here comes the sun. 🌞this was a hard run mentally. I wanted to quit around mile 2 – never a good sign. My miles were all over the place in terms of pace – I felt like I was always either too fast or too slow. Not a great run but some days all you can ask for is the finish. I’m proud to have put 12 more miles in my marathon training bank.

A photo posted by Courtney (@eatprayrundc) on Sep 22, 2016 at 5:34am PDT

 

Friday: Six miles with my friend Dawn. 

Saturday: Went to a Oiselle team meet up in Columbia, MD and ran around 8 miles. I forgot to un pause my watch at one point so unsure of exact mileage but I’m guessing 8?

Sunday: 5 easy miles – ran these faster than I wanted, but I felt good and had a lot on my mind. 

Total mileage for the week: 44.3 miles

Total mileage for the year: 1119.43 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 587.94 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!

 Just two more hard workouts Tuesday and Thursday and then the taper begins. I’m really excited to be getting so close and pretty much all I can think about is the Chicago Marathon! 

How was your training?  

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Comments

  1. Sherry says

    September 26, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Way to get your runs done! I can’t believe it’s only two weeks away!! I’m really hoping for good weather!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Me too – I think it’ll be great!

      Reply
  2. Jess @ Jess Runs ATL says

    September 26, 2016 at 4:06 am

    Great job last week Courtney! It seems like the really hard part of training is behind you. You have killed it this cycle, I hope it all comes together on race day for you!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Jess! I hope so as well – either way, I’ll know I’ve done my best!

      Reply
  3. Hollie says

    September 26, 2016 at 6:48 am

    Nice work in the last two weeks. I can’t believe how fast Chicago is sneaking up. I know you’ll do great though.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Hollie – I’m really excited!

      Reply
  4. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    September 26, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I wish I was better at documenting my runs on IG. Maybe next training cycle!

    Where is this Chicago link up you talk about? I will tell my sister since she will be running it too. She hasn’t really been documenting her training much either though, except today’s post she has. Perhaps you two might meet up in chicago!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:33 am

      The link up is on the post 🙂

      Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:43 am

      I fixed the start date so it’s working now!

      Reply
  5. Becca says

    September 26, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Whoa, you are getting so close, and I am so super proud of you — you have truly rocked this training, even with the nasty summer weather! I’m sad I didn’t get to do more of your runs with you, but I’m so excited to follow along, cheer you on, and celebrate your upcoming accomplishment with you!! xoxo

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Thanks lady! I’m so excited to get this show on the road 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kimberly G says

    September 26, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Wow,only 2 weeks ago?! It seems liek the weeks just flew by! You’ve put in so much hard work this training cycle so I have no doubt that you will rock Chicago!!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Kimberly! I’m super excited to get out there and have fun!

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    September 26, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Nice work-you have been so strong this training cycle, you’re going to rock it! I LOVE when I hit my mile repeat workouts #likeaboss-it’s the best feeling.

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:28 am

      I can’t wait to see you in Chicago, lady!! Such fun! Yay marathons!

      Reply
  8. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    September 26, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Wow, only two weeks until race day?!? I’m so excited for you, Courtney!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon RecapMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:28 am

      It is crazy that it’s basically here!!!!!

      Reply
  9. Chaitali says

    September 26, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Chicago is so close! I can’t wait to follow along 🙂 Your training seems like it’s going really well.
    Chaitali recently posted…Race 13.1 Baltimore Training Week 4My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:29 am

      This has been a very strong training cycle for me, for sure!

      Reply
  10. Heather says

    September 26, 2016 at 11:53 am

    I cannot believe it is 2 weeks away! I am also feeling really tired and looking forward to the taper. Here’s to the last two hard workouts!

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:30 am

      Yes! Now just the LAST hard workout!!!!! Woohoo!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    September 26, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Thursday’s run is definitely good mental training in the bank to pull from on race day! You are definitely ready for race day, and you should be so proud of your training cycle. You have inspired me all along the way! Hang in there–just a few more days until you get to taper!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Oh man just one more tempo run! I am so ready for taper, lol!!!

      Reply
  12. Dodie says

    September 26, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I bet you’ve never been so glad to have a taper within sight!!! I say this every week but I can’t wait to see how you do. You’ve re-sparked my interest in the Hanson method.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:30 am

      Girl – SO EXCITED for taper!!!!!!!

      Reply
  13. Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales says

    September 26, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    So close to the taper, nicely done! I think that’s when you know you’re ready for it – when you feel fit and strong, but ready for a break. Good luck with your last few hard workouts!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:31 am

      That is exactly how I feel 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sheila Harrison says

    September 27, 2016 at 12:49 am

    Did a 20 miler racemail Sunday, whew. It wasn’t that bad. Feeling a lot better about Chicago now

    Reply
    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Chicago is going to be awesome!! Did you do the DC road runners race?

      Reply
  15. Denise says

    September 27, 2016 at 4:28 am

    I am a new reader of your blog, and I am very impressed! So fun to follow your training.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Thank you Denise!!

      Reply
  16. Abby @BackatSquareZero says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I cannot believe it is getting so close, but I cannot wait to follow along and cheer you on the way.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Aw thanks! I am so ready!!!!!

      Reply
  17. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    September 27, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    I can’t believe the race is so close! Great job with your training, it’s always nice when you hit those targets!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…2016 Rock ‘N Roll Philly Half Marathon RecapMy Profile

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