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MCM Training Recap Week 5

July 13, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC40 Comments

Notice anything different about this training recap? First clue is the title. Yes, I’m still running Wineglass. But I knew I’d eventually have to pick either MCM or Wineglass as my fall goal race and choosing MCM just made since due to the fact that it’s three weeks after Wineglass. So I will use Wineglass as a long run while training for Marine Corps. It just makes sense!   

This past week, I travelled a bit. I was in Boulder for three days and then out of town over the weekend. So I had to switch some things up but that happens over a training cycle. 

Monday: three mile progression run. Hot and humid but a strong run. 

Tuesday: travel day. I did some of my PT stretches but that’s it. 
Wednesday: 4 miles in Colorado altitude and a visit to the Boulder Pure Barre. 

Thursday: 2 more altitude miles and a travel day. 

Friday: 14 miles. I knew I’d be unable to run over the weekend so I planned to get in my long run on Friday. I didn’t get to bed Thursday until close to 1am after landing back in DC after 10pm but I still knew running Friday was my best bet. I met my buddy Jess for six miles and then did four more by myself for a total of ten. I took an afternoon Pure Barre class and then headed out for four more miles. That gave me 14 for the day. 

Saturday / Sunday: rest days

The week was really solid with 23 miles and two Pure Barre classes. I’m proud that travel hasn’t derailed me. 

How was your training last week?


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  1. Amy Lauren says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Boulder looks really beautiful! Good luck with adjusting training for the new goal race, I bet MCM will be really fun as well. I had a friend run Wineglass in 2013 (her family lives in NY) and she really enjoyed that race too.
    Amy Lauren recently posted…Training for Summertime 5Ks (July 6-12)My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:40 am

      It just made sense to push towards the later race and use Wineglass as a training run!

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  2. Lesley says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:15 am

    So far the summer’s gone by quickly, and I can’t believe I’m seeing people starting their fall marathon training. I know it’s mid-July, but the first half of summer goes by fast.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:40 am

      What’s that saying – the days are long but the years are short? I definitely feel like that!

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  3. Lauren says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I really want to get out to Boulder/Colorado sometime soon. I only hear great things! Great week of training. I had a 15 miler this weekend and I’m still feeling wiped out. Marathon training takes it out of me!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Yes, I’m extra tired with all the training. Boulder is lovely!

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  4. Kelli says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Good job getting it done with a trip in there. It is hard to keep it going with travel…my problem usually isn’t the training itself but rather getting enough sleep to recover and feel rested and not get sick.
    Kelli recently posted…Oldman’s Time Trial – shortest race report everMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:41 am

      Last week definitely was a little lacking on the sleep end…

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  5. Angie @ Pace with Grace Blog says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Great week of training even with traveling! My training week went well too- total of 23 miles as well and a great tempo run. I did strength training 2 days and Sunday was my rest day. I have heard such great things about Boulder and would love to visit! Have a great Monday!
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  6. Angie @ Pace with Grace Blog says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Great week of training even with traveling! My training week went well too- total of 23 miles as well and a great tempo run. I did strength training 2 days and Sunday was my rest day. I have heard such great things about Boulder and would love to visit! Have a great Monday!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:41 am

      That’s great – glad you had a good week!

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  7. Chaitali says

    July 13, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Great job getting everything in with the travel! That’s fun that you were able to check out a Pure Barre class while you were in Boulder.
    Chaitali recently posted…Wine and Dine Half Marathon training – week 1My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:42 am

      Yeah it was fun to visit a new studio!

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  8. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    July 13, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Smart decision.
    Now you’ll just have to remember not to go all out at WineGlass and remind yourself it is just a training run.
    Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…Race the Landing 5K Series #5 – 2015My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Somehow, I think I’ll be okay with that one. I haven’t ever really experienced going all out during a marathon πŸ™‚

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  9. Christy says

    July 13, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I struggle on vacations, they require much planning to fit my runs in. Great job on a good week!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks – planning is key!

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  10. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    July 13, 2015 at 11:41 am

    haha, this popped up in my feed and i was like MCM?! what happened to Wineglass?! looks like a greet week – way to adjust with all the travel. I’ve been to Colorado but never Boulder – looks beautiful πŸ™‚
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Beach to Beacon 10K Training Weeks 3 & 4My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Haha, yeah I know. It just made sense to use Wineglass as a long run. Boulder is lovely!

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  11. helly on the run says

    July 13, 2015 at 11:58 am

    You know you’re Pure Barre obsessed when….lol! So cool you were able to take a class somewhere new! Great job getting your runs done and yay MCM! πŸ™‚
    helly on the run recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training: Week 5 RecapMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      I know, right? I’m actually hoping to visit two more studios out of state while traveling this month!

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  12. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    July 13, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Nice work! I always enjoy following your marathon training! It must be tough balancing traveling and long runs…but you took care of those 14 miles!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      It requires a bit of planning to pull off πŸ™‚

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  13. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    July 13, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    How fun that you decided to add MCM to your race schedule. I use to keep adding races to my calendar with the though of “I’m training anyway, so why not”. But of course now with my injury I’m definitely slowing down on the race calendar! Looks like you have lots of fun races coming up!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      Well I was already running MCM but hadn’t decided which was going to be my goal race!

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  14. Lauren @ Lauren Runs says

    July 13, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Great job on keeping up the workouts while travelling! Are you planning to do the full marathon at Wineglass in the training for MCM, or just do part of it?
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      No I’m running the full at Wineglass!

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  15. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    July 13, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Great job getting your long run in, even with a busy weekend! I’ll probably be moving a long run or two in the next two months given how much we’ll be out of town, especially in August.
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock β€˜n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Training Log – Week 10My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Yeah it’s sometimes a necessity but planning ahead makes it doable!

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  16. Jennifer @ Rnning on Lentils says

    July 13, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Great job getting all those mikes in on Friday, especially after that late night. Traveling can derail me too, but you were really smart with planning it out & making sure you got it done.
    Jennifer @ Rnning on Lentils recently posted…BCHM Training: Week 1My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Planning ahead is so key!!

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  17. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    Traveling always seems to derail me but that’s because I’m traveling with my mini-me’s and no help!! Great work! How was Boulder? I definitely miss CO!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Boulder was delightful. I love going there for work!

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  18. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Good for you! Did running in Boulder inspire you? I hear that is the most fit town in the US!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Weekend inspirationMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Haha, it was certainly gorgeous!

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  19. Christine Chaillet says

    July 14, 2015 at 1:56 am

    It does make sense to pick this as our goal race and use Wineglass as training. Great training week even with the travel. Love the shoes too!

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  20. Tedi @ Running with Infertility says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Training last week went good. Though after my long run on Saturday I was really tired and more sore than I thought I would be.

    I was supposed to go out on a run this morning, but ended up getting back into bed (bad decision cause I’m even more tired now). I will most likely run tomorrow morning instead.
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 14, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      sometimes rest is more important!

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  21. Jennifer says

    July 15, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Smart idea to use Wineglass as a training run – going to be a beautiful one πŸ™‚ Sometimes when I think I have X days until Chicago, I think Courtney has X days – 7 until WG!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      lol, SO true. I’m really hoping for great weather for us both πŸ™‚

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