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Shamrock Half Marathon Training Recap, Week 12

March 13, 2016 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC36 Comments

Welcome to week twelve of my Shamrock Half Marathon Training Recap. Each week, I’ll share how my training went and what the week looked like. I’m doing 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. I wrote about my thoughts on my training plan after a couple months here, if you want to check that out.

Shamrock Half Marathon Training Recap

This week was just as challenging as last week – I had some good runs and a couple that felt really tough. I also went to Pure Barre three times, which was great, but exhausting! Here’s the recap of the week:

Monday: Four easy morning miles. Plus Pure Barre after work. 

Tuesday: 4×1 mile repeats. I took these to the track and Caitlin joined me for her run. It was sufficiently challenging but felt great to hit all my splits. Mile splits: 8:36/8:45/8:46/8:40 – plus warm up and cool down.  Pure Barre after work again so I could take a total rest day on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Rest day!!! 

Thursday: Tempo Thursday – one mile warm up, four tempo miles and one mile cool down. My legs felt tired but all miles were at or faster than race pace. Holla! 

Friday: Just over four and a half morning miles. 

Saturday: Just under eight miles before cheering at Rock N Roll DC for about three hours. Best day, so fun! 

Rock N Roll DC

Sunday: Rest day 

This is it, folks. Race week is here. The Hansons plan doesn’t have you really taper that much, so I’m modifying the schedule a bit. My plan is to run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and then Saturday (the 8k) and Sunday (the half marathon). 

Total mileage for the week: 28.89 miles

Total mileage for the year: 344.51 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 390.51 miles

It’s RACE WEEK and I am EXCITED! 

Do you love spectating races as much as I do? 


Comments

  1. Jess @ Jess runs atl says

    March 13, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    WAHOOO!!!!! Congrats on a successful training cycle. I can’t wait to see what you do on race day!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Jess! I’m excited as well!

      Reply
  2. Christine @ Two Runners TRAVEL says

    March 13, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Yea taper time! 😉 The best part of training! I love spectating races – so fun!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      Agreed! Spectating was SO MUCH FUN!!

      Reply
  3. Christy says

    March 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    You’re going to have such an awesome race! I can’t wait to hear all about it!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      Aw, thanks friend! Hope you had fun spectating yesterday!

      Reply
  4. Hollie says

    March 13, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Good luck and I can’t wait to see how you do. You’ve definitely been working for it!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Thanks Hollie – hope to see you there!

      Reply
  5. Michelle @ Run4Life says

    March 13, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Good luck on your race – you will rock it!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    March 13, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Awesome job hitting your paces and getting in all that cross training. I’m SO excited for you for your race. When I worked with a Hanson’s coach, she told me just wait for what happens late in the race. She said that while everyone else was slowing and tiring, I’d be going strong and probably speeding up. She said that feeling of passing everyone at the end was priceless. She was right! And that’s going to be you too! You’re going to do awesome!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 13, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Ah, Jennifer you just made my night! Thanks SO much for the encouragement – those words just pumped me up. I AM READY!!!

      Reply
  7. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    March 13, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Spectating is fun! I was so jealous yesterday that I wasn ‘t running it!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…What A Vegetarian Mother Runner Eats In A DayMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Spectating is the best!

      Reply
  8. debbie @ deb runs says

    March 13, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Happy taper week!

    My son ran the Rock ‘N’ Roll Half, and asked if I was going to come down and cheer him on. I should have hired you to hold up a sign saying, “Go, DanMan, Go!” 🙂
    debbie @ deb runs recently posted…From Winter Blahs To Spring FeverMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Haha, I would’ve happily done so. 🙂 I’m sure I saw him go by – we were out there for almost 3 hours!

      Reply
  9. Jen@bubblyrunner.com says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:05 am

    OMG I love that pic of Sasha! I can’t believe we’re both at the taper–I can’t wait to follow your race, I’ll definitely be thinking of you while I’m running my half! I’m also running today, Tuesday and Thursday, then it’s off to Dallas on Friday!
    Jen@bubblyrunner.com recently posted…Weekend Wrap-Up+New Sunday RitualMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:53 am

      We need to exchange numbers so we can text each other after our races!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jennifer @ Run Jenny Run says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Boy, I’m super stoked for you! Wish I was coming to spectate. I can picture you running strong along the last stretch on the boardwalk. You got this.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Thanks, friend! I’m envisioning that as well 🙂

      Reply
  11. Amy Lauren says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Good luck with your race and looks like you had a great week of training! I agree with you on the Hansons plan, the last week is still a little heavy and do not blame you to adjust that so you feel fresh- especially since you do cross train with barre and live a fairly active lifestyle in other ways. Better to take an extra day off if you feel like you need it. It was really neat you went to RNR DC to spectate and cheer and still got a lot of miles in :).

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:52 am

      So I have to confess that the race runs literally half a block from my house so it’s really easy to cheer! But it was so fun. Thanks for the words of encouragement 🙂

      Reply
  12. Tia says

    March 14, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Good luck on your race this weekend!!! You had a great training week.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Thanks so much Tia – I’m excited!

      Reply
  13. Chaitali says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Yay race week! It sounds like you’ve had a really strong training cycle and you’re ready to rock this race 🙂
    Chaitali recently posted…Oldfields Half Marathon training – week 1My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      I feel ready! Nervous, but ready!

      Reply
  14. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Happy Race Week!! and SO great to see you other there the other day 🙂
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Race Recap: Rock n’ Roll DC Half MarathonMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      Thank you! It was great to see you out there!

      Reply
  15. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Oh man, I can’t wait to hear how your race goes because you’ve been working SO hard! I didn’t realize you ran 8 miles on Saturday, well done, and thanks for being out there to support us!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Yes, I had to get my miles in before I cheered! I was so happy to see you out there! Way to go!

      Reply
  16. Elizabeth says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Good luck at the race! I KNOW you will crush your goal because you’ve been so consistent with your plan. Have fun!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you – I’m very much looking forward to it!

      Reply
  17. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Yay for taper time! You’ve put in the hard work and I have no doubt that it’ll pay off this weekend at Shamrock. I had no idea that you ran 8 miles before standing out on the course. You are a rock star!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon Training Log – Week 6My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 14, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      Aw, thanks Kathryn. Yes, I got up early to get my run in so I could be spectator ready! I probably ran an extra two miles during the race when I jumped in with friends – that was so fun! I love spectating!

      Reply
  18. Jennie Harper says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    You had a great training week and so sweet to cheer on the marathoners!! Sounds like a fun day and love running with friends! No where near the mileage you are, but hope to one day 🙂

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  19. Lesley says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:52 am

    It’s here already? I’m losing track of time and it’s only March. Good luck!!

    Reply

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