Happy February! As I shared in an earlier post, I have started working with a running coach. I am getting back in shape and gearing up for a June marathon – Grandma’s in Duluth, Minnesota. Now that I am back to training, I will share my training recap every other week. This is my final base building training recap – I’m now transitioning into actual marathon training. I will continue to share my training recaps every other week because I have liked that format. I hope you’ll join in and link up! You can always follow my progress daily on Instagram, where I share all my runs.
Week of January 29
Monday – 5 miles + core work.
Tuesday – I headed to New York for a conference but before I left I ran 3×1 mile repeats at 8:04/8:01/8:12. This was HARD especially because I was headed out of town so felt rushed. But..it got done.
Wednesday – REST DAY is the BEST day! Always!
Thursday – Kicked off February with 4 miles at a sub-9 pace through Central Park. I was lucky enough to be able to run with my Oiselle teammate and friend Daniela. Oh and the hills of Central Park – they were there as well.
Friday – Five and a half easy miles through the park. Super cold but a beautiful setting. Plus core.
Saturday – 10 miles – back home for the weekend!
Sunday – 3 easy miles to end the week.
Weekly mileage total: 34.82
Week of February 5
Monday – Easy 5.2 to kick off Monday. Plus core work.
Tuesday – I was terrified of this workout. Warm up, strides and then two miles at 8:22, followed by 8x400s. So nervous -but as I was warming up I thought that my coach wasn’t setting me up to fail, but rather she believed in me. Also, I thought what is the worst that could happen? Then I just did it. And then got on a plane and flew to Chicago. Work travel has been kicking my ass but I’m just taking it a day at a time.
Wednesday – Glorious rest day!
Thursday – It was FREEZING in Chicago and the streets were slick so I had to take it to the treadmill. Three easy.
Friday – Two mile warm up, then 2×3 at 8:55 plus a cool down. This was hard and then I did the core I didn’t do Thursday.
Saturday – Twelve miles on a warm morning before the rain kicked in.
Sunday – Easy three miles to close the week.
Weekly mileage total: 38.2
Total mileage for this training cycle: 177.78 miles
I am thrilled to not have any work travel for the next few weeks – if you are traveling, let me encourage you. You can do it!
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Great job! It has to be tough training and dealing with travel, especially dealing with this crazy winter weather. I can’t wait to see how your full marathon training goes, you’ve been doing great so far!
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Thanks – it definitely is a challenge. I’m getting much better at it which is good because I’ll have plenty more travel during training! 🙂
You are rocking this base building period – great job! You have done a really good job of getting in your workouts while traveling. I only have to travel a few times a year for work and I find it hard to schedule everything – I don’t know how you do it!
Thanks Kim. I have to get up early while traveling or else it just doesn’t happen 🙂
I’m constantly in awe of your ability to train while traveling so much for work. How are you feeling going in to marathon training?
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Thanks Dodie. I’m feeling pretty good. Excited for the countdown to truly begin!
Ahhh!! You’re doing so great, Courtney!! You’re going to kick Grandma’s ass (probably the only opportunity I’ll have to say this with no guilt, so I have to take advantage of it)! 😉
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Hahahaha love it. Thanks Tara!!
Awesome job! I don’t have any big spring races except Cherry Blossom, so I’ve been using it as an excuse to do a lot less running and more strength. Do you use a specific plan for your core work?
My coach gives me specific exercises for my core work!
Working out while travelling is not easy! Well done on motivating yourself to do it!
It really is not but I’m always glad once I’ve got it done!