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Berlin Marathon Training – Here We Go!

May 28, 2017 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC31 Comments

Well, we’re here, y’all! Berlin Marathon training has begun and I for one, am excited. I shared my plan for this training cycle and my sub-4 goal in this post – check it out if you missed it. This is actually the first time I’ve done the full Hanson plan with the build up as written so I’m looking forward to it. This week was strange though – my legs felt tired on just about every run and over the weekend I was on my feet a bunch at a women’s conference so I had some really long days. Regardless, the runs got done and week one is in the books! Also I wanted to say that I am always in awe of our military and those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice. As a military brat (my dad served, along with many other family members), I know that this weekend in particular can be hard for many folks. I am praying for those who are honoring those who’ve they’ve lost and am praying for those who are currently serving – and their family members. We are all better because of you. God bless, friends! 

Berlin Marathon Training Recap

Monday: Awesome Pure Barre class

Tuesday: 3 miles with the newly formed Whole Foods Run Club. Fun times! I love this early time in training when I can do all the easy and fun runs my heart desires. It makes it easier to buckle down once the workouts come. πŸ™‚ 

Wednesday: rest 

Thursday: 3 easy rainy miles – I really don’t mind running in summer rain at all. As long as there isn’t lightening, I’m good to go!

Friday: rest  

Saturday: Just over 5 miles with my ARRC ladies. 

Sunday: 3.25 miles and the second time I’ve ended a run at Whole Foods this week. I regret nothing. 

 

Runs ending @wholefoodsdc on #hstne are my favorite. #dclife #dc

A post shared by Courtney (@eatprayrundc) on May 28, 2017 at 6:37am PDT


 

Total mileage for the week: 14.42 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 14.42 miles

Total mileage for the year: 505.2 miles

Doing anything fun to celebrate the long weekend? I’m sleeping in and relaxing! 

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  1. Kimberly G says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Woo-hoo! Hooray for the start of marathon training. Based on your awesome record of breaking PRs lately, I’m sure that you can get that sub-4 in Berlin. I’m so excited to follow you on your journey!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 28, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks Kimberly!!

      Reply
  2. Kimberly Hatting says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    I’m excited to follow your training for Berlin! The Hanson’s Method scares me, but it’s always interesting to see how others can make it work…I know I’d wind up injured if I attempted that kind of mileage LOL I agree with you about rain…I can handle the rain in warm weather,but anything under 70-degrees and I wimp out. Happy training!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 28, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      Training is very individualized but I love Hanson’s! πŸ™‚

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  3. Darlene says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    Good luck with your training. This is so exciting.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 28, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      I’m pretty excited πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Zenaida says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    Yay for a great start in your Berlin Marathon training!!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 28, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks – just 17 weeks to go πŸ™‚

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  5. Jess @ Jess Runs atl says

    May 29, 2017 at 5:39 am

    Good luck with your training! I was not surprised to read about your goal for Berlin. As long as you stay healthy, you absolutely will be in shape to run that. I personally think your friend is right about the 3:45-3:50, but you can evaluate as it gets closer. It may seem crazy now, but it wasn’t too long ago that a 9:00 pace seemed crazy for a half!

    Great job on week 1 of training!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 29, 2017 at 9:02 am

      Thanks! She is right in terms of what the numbers say…but I’m a bit more comfortable wrapping my head around 3:55. I already know I can run the paces – it’s more about gaining the confidence that I can run that pace for 26.2 miles πŸ™‚

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  6. Amy Lauren says

    May 29, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Good luck with your training! Hansons definitely works, at least the half plan (I believe the full plan works too but haven’t personally done it to say so… but I have read so many good things). I like the idea of starting and ending runs at Whole Foods and do that a lot. They have clean bathrooms, water, and you can buy food after to refuel! Glad you have a run club to log some training runs with this summer.
    Amy Lauren recently posted…Weekly Rundown: May 22-28My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 29, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Running with others is one of my favorite things ever! I enjoy it so much πŸ™‚

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  7. Stacey says

    May 29, 2017 at 10:08 am

    Good luck with training-I’m excited to follow along!! I used to run with a running shop in Newport News that started and ended at a Whole Foods–it’s never a bad idea!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 31, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Never a bad idea is right. I’m ending more and more runs there these days!

      Reply
  8. Christine @ Into the Glimmer says

    May 29, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Good luck with marathon training! It sounds like you had a good week even though your legs were tired. I’m looking forward to starting training for a half marathon again this August. Right now, I’m rebuilding my base to get ready. Have a good week!
    Christine @ Into the Glimmer recently posted…Weekly recap (5/22-5/28): Hitting the trailsMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 31, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Oh what is your half that you’ll be training for?

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  9. Tracy Jones-Schoenfeld says

    May 29, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Woo, how fun to start a new training plan! My IM Louisville plan starts this week so I’m a week behind you. It sounds like you had a great first week. How great is it at the beginning of a training cycle when you have so much excitement and energy and the time to do all the fun workouts?! Hope you enjoyed your day off!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 31, 2017 at 10:03 am

      It’s SO nice at the beginning, lol. Especially because I know what’s coming…and it’s hard. Hahahaha!

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  10. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    May 29, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    The start of a training cycle is always so exciting. I’m excited, but also scared and nervous, about starting my Chicago training next week. Eek!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Catching Up!My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 31, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Oooh! I’m so excited to talk Chicago with you this weekend!!

      Reply
  11. Erica Lindeman says

    May 29, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Way to go on your training! Keep it up!
    My husband’s granddad was in the military as well. Also praying for them. All the best for your Boston marathon!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 31, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thanks for stopping by! πŸ™‚

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  12. Wendy says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Yay! I’m excited to follow your journey as you train for Berlin and your big goals! The first week of training is exciting. It feels like the first day of school with shiny new notebooks and sharpened pencils.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 30, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Yes! That is exactly the same feeling that I have!

      Reply
  13. Jennifer @ DaShing in Style says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Yay for the start of marathon training! And yay for those easy build-up weeks that make us think training will be easy, ha ha!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 30, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Hahaha that is so so true, friend. LOL.

      Reply
  14. Heather says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:44 am

    so exciting! It is hard to believe marathon training season is here. I hope you have great success with Hansons again and Im looking forward to reading about your training. Mine for Chicago starts in a few weeks. Enjoy the easy few weeks that Hansons throws you in the beginning!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 2, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Oh I am DEF enjoying these easy few weeks, hahaha! Yay for Chicago – I loved that race.

      Reply
  15. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    And so it begins! The Whole Foods Run Club sounds fun! I’m hoping to get to do more club runs this summer with a less intense training schedule, we have so many to choose from in Philly!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Buffalo Half Marathon Race RecapMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      June 2, 2017 at 9:35 am

      It’s a nice switch up and really really fun πŸ™‚

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  16. San says

    June 8, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    How exciting that you’re going to run the Berlin marathon… (I am German and would love to run a race back home sometime!).

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