I ran 24 miles this week with a long run of 10 miles!
As you know I am kinda, sorta
training for the Runner’s World Classic, which is less than 2 weeks away. I really only had 4-5 weeks to build on my
mileage after my planned break post-Buffalo Half Marathon. I haven’t thrown in any speed work on top of
some occasional strides BUT in theory, it’s time to taper!
I am really looking forward to
race weekend! Running 3 races in 1
weekend will be a challenge but it will also serve as a mini reunion with some
of my running buddies.
Christa will be
running the Five & Dime (5k & 10k both on Saturday). We ran track in high school together but didn’t
become friends until we were both in grad school about 500 miles apart where we
reconnected through the world of AOL Instant Messenger. I met Christa’s college track teammates Trask
and Anna and have hung out on various occasions whether it was dinner and
drinks in the North End, sleepovers in Mansfield, white water
rafting and the many adventures of Christa’s
wedding weekend. Trask is signed up for
the half on Sunday and I am pretty sure Anna signed up for the 10k.
Side note: Trask is well on her way to
running 50 marathons in 50 states in memory of her dad (50 for Billy) and raising money for
the Center for Grieving Children in Portland, ME.
And then there is Lizzie! Lizzie was my first friend when I moved to
the Cape in 1996 and continues to be one of my best friends. I can always count on her for a run and ice
cream date when she’s home. She will be
running the 10k and I’d just like to point out that she totally dragged my butt
to the finish line of my first 10k back in 2010 when I was recovering from a
knee scope.
Last call to register online for
one, two or all three of the Runner’s World Classic races—and use code RAVE for 10% off!
Ok so back to this week…
Monday I was LAZY. I skipped my run and went out to ice cream
with a client. Worst trainer ever or would I actually be the best trainer ever?
Tuesday was Run Club and one of
the boys had the brilliant idea to run Indian sprints for the second mile, which is a big loop around the Industrial Park. It was hot and it was uncomfortable but we treated ourselves to a post-run refreshment at the Lanes.
Wednesday was Georgie’s birthday
and I had the day off! We spent just
about the whole day together. It was
wonderful.
Long run Saturday was actually
pretty fun. I had 10 miles planned and I
decided to run through New Seabury with a goal to be finished running by
10am. No more of this procrastination
nonsense. Anyway, it was 4th of July
weekend in a huge summer community and I have never seen so many people out
walking, running, biking, already at the beach or in the yard blowing up rafts
and filling up coolers. It was
incredible. I bet the last time I ran
through New Seabury was maybe March or April and I was lucky if I saw a
landscaper or maintenance man driving through.
I was so happy with so many people around and not to mention I was motivated
by all my red, white and blues.
Other highlights:
·
Cape Cod Rehab teamed up with the Cape Cod
Marathon this year and guess who will be writing the official training
plans? ME! Coach Jen Skiba! The Level 1 and Level 2 training plans can be
found on the Cape Cod Marathon website (www.capecodmarathon.com) and begin next
week, July 11th. The half marathon plans
will begin August 8th and will be published in the next couple weeks! Also follow Cape Cod Marathon on Facebook for weekly training tips from me, our
trainers and physical therapists in the 16 weeks leading up to race weekend!
Upcoming events:
·
2 weeks until the Runner’s World Classic!
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| Monday Ice Cream with Leslie! |
Monday 6.27.16
7,718 steps
Tuesday 6.28.16
Taught spin class
10 push ups
0.57 miles with a client (5:56)
0.28 miles with a client (2:53)
Marathon Sports Run Club! 5 miles with Jason, Gary & Chris
(40:02)
23,772 steps
Wednesday 6.29.16
3.4 miles (26:55)
4 strides
14,750 steps
Thursday 6.30.16
Power Water
8,854 steps
Friday 7.1.16
4 miles (32:58)
10’ core
12,498 steps
Saturday 7.2.16
10 miles (1:17:26)
23,747 steps
Sunday 7.3.16
Taught spin class. The playlist: Party in the U.S.A. Spin Playlist
Burdenko H2O
11,212 steps
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| Happy 2nd Birthday Georgie! |
This week’s mileage: 24
miles
This week’s G
mileage: 0 miles
June Totals: 52
miles
July Totals: 14
miles
2016 Totals: 459.75
miles
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