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B&A Training Recap – Post Race Edition

March 26, 2017 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC33 Comments

Eek! The race is done and I have great news – I crushed my goal and got a new PR! A full race recap will be up later this week, but a preview is below. Each week during this training cycle, I have shared how my training went and what the week looked like. I did 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 helped keep me accountable when I knew I’d be writing about it. I also post almost all of my runs on Instagram as well. I’ve started a weekly link up for Training Recaps – I’ve enjoyed reading about everyone’s training so much that I think I will keep the training recaps going for the next few weeks. While I won’t be officially training again for a couple months, I’ll still be running some (and even doing a bit of racing) and I love reading recaps so we will just keep this thing going! 

B&A Trail Half Training Recap

Monday: An easy 3 mile run commute from work. It was fun to run home and the bonus of daylight savings is that it doesn’t get dark until later. 

Tuesday: Almost 2 mile run commute to the new Whole Foods in my hood. I’m slightly obsessed. 

Wednesday: Rest day! 

Thursday: I added an additional rest day since this was race week. 

Friday: 6.11 easy miles with Dawn – it was fun to catch up – we hadn’t run together in awhile so I appreciated the chance! 

Saturday: Very easy three mile shakeout run to get race ready. 

Sunday: 13.71 – a warm up + the race. Like I said, look for a race recap later, but for your preview see below!

 

So freaking happy. Ran the whole way with this gal & got that PR! 1:50:21 and I am thrilled. A great race and so grateful to @jackiegruendel and @heartandsole_colleen coming out to cheer!! I can’t believe I just hit this goal. Thank you all for the support! An epic nap will happen today!! #oiselleteamdmv

A post shared by Courtney (@eatprayrundc) on Mar 26, 2017 at 7:22am PDT

Total mileage for the week: 27.43 miles 

Total mileage for the year: 369.08 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 492.63 miles

Do you set mileage goals for the year? I don’t, but I do like tracking it! 

 

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  1. Tara says

    March 26, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I’M SO THRILLED TODAY!! Way to give yourself permission to be a badass out there, Courtney; what a fantastic run and race day! I’m so proud of you!!! I wish I could give you a giant high five…it’ll have to wait awhile, but I’m holding on to it. 😉
    Tara recently posted…Running Shenanigans (3/26/17)My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 26, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks Tara – it was a great day and I felt your support while running 🙂

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  2. Amy Lauren says

    March 26, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Congratulations on your new PR and crushing your goals! I am so proud of you because I remember when you were trying to break 2 hours and now youv’e done that in a few half marathons. Plus, I know from reading this recaps that you have not had an easy time this training cycle with deaths in your family as well as some weather issues and the travelling. I can’t wait to read your full recap later this week and glad you’re keeping the linkup going.

    Hope you have a wonderful recovery and congratulations again- you have a LOT to be proud of!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 26, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Thank you Amy Lauren. It is really rewarding for me to reflect back and see how much I’ve been able to grow as a runner. You’ve always been so supportive and it has really been encouraging. 🙂

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  3. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    March 26, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Yay for a a new PR. I like keeping a record of my training too ND started posting on IG, although I did miss posting a few runs.

    So do you run home after shopping at whole foods?

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 26, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      Ha, no I walked home after WF. I bought too many things to run home 🙂

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  4. Kimberly g says

    March 26, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Woo-hoo! Great job Courtney! I can’t wait to read your recap later on this week,

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 26, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you! I thought I’d work on it some tonight but I’m pretty sure an 8pm bedtime is coming my way 🙂

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  5. Nicole says

    March 26, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    Congrats on the race!!!!!

    I don’t usually set yearly mileage goals but I agree, tracking is fun

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Yes, I like the tracking aspect as well 🙂

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  6. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    March 26, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    I had a huge smile on my face when I saw this on IG. I knew you were going to crush it, and I’m so happy that the results of all your hard training paid off so well for you. Can’t wait for the recap. I wish I could do a run commute, but I’m required to carry my laptop home every night (for business continuity reasons in case of a disaster), and between my laptop, change of shoes, lunch, etc., my bag weighs like 50 pounds.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Oh my gosh – yeah that’s WAY too much stuff. I basically only take my wallet, my flats and my keys and phone. I use my camelbak without the bladder and it’s perfect.

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  7. Tracy says

    March 26, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Congratulations on your big PR this morning! So, so happy to see your hard work pay off!
    I’m the same way – I track my mileage just because it’s interesting to me, but I never make mileage goals. I figure I’ll run whatever miles I need to for whatever races I’m signed up for, and whatever all of that adds up to is whatever it adds up to!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Tracy – it was a great race and I’m feeling it today 🙂

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  8. Coco says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    So happy for you! You EARNED this – you trained so hard, and so well, through all the ups and downs!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:42 am

      Thanks Coco – this was a great race! I would definitely run it again – have you ever made your way out to that trail?

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  9. Cathy says

    March 27, 2017 at 1:20 am

    Congrats on your PR! Looking forward to the race recap. I like reading other’s training as well. I don’t set mileage goals but I do like tracking my miles. I also like graphing similar time periods just for comparison.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:42 am

      I am a data nerd so I love everything about digging into my running data 🙂

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  10. SHathiso says

    March 27, 2017 at 4:27 am

    You seemed so confident going in, and had most certainly worked so hard for this race! I just knew you were going to kill it, but so glad you did! Congratulations once again!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Thank you – I was confident in my training, but still a bit nervous because you never know… 🙂

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  11. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:38 am

    You smoked that half! Congratulations, I can’t wait for the recap!

    And I am seeing why everyone loves Whole Foods…we have a new one in Philly that’s ridiculously amazing. I wish I lived closer!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Love Run Half Marathon Training Week 12 RecapMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:52 am

      Thanks Janelle – everything definitely came together on Sunday!

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  12. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:40 am

    Congrats on the new PR, Courtney! You’ve been working so hard and I’m so glad that you got to see your hard work pay off on race day! I can’t wait to read the recap!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Loudoun Half Marathon Training Log – Week 2My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Kathryn – it was a long road to get here but I’m pretty happy!

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  13. Gretchen says

    March 27, 2017 at 10:09 am

    YAY Courtney! Congratulations on hitting your goal and having a brand new PR! That’s so amazing and I’m so happy for you!
    Gretchen recently posted…Gettysburg Marathon Training : 2 Steps Forward 1 Step BackMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:55 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  14. melissa cunningham says

    March 27, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Congrats on the PR!!!! You had highs and lows during this training cycle but you got in the work, you trained smart and it all payed off on race day! squeal! I am looking forward to the recap. I do hope you are enjoying some much needed R&R while you bask in PR glory!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Melissa! I am definitely riding the PR high this week 🙂

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  15. Abby @BackatSquareZero says

    March 27, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Congrats on the massive PR – I know you have been working so hard for this.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 27, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Abby! It felt good to accomplish that goal.

      Reply
  16. Zebra Girl says

    March 30, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Your hard work paid off! CONGRATS! Love your Oiselle singlet! Can’t wait to read the recap next!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      March 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Recap is up! 🙂

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  17. lily says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I like keeping a record of my training too ND started posting on IG, although I did miss posting a few runs.

    Reply

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