NYC Marathon Training Week 11 &12

With NYC Marathon training week 11 and 12 in the bank, things are definitely on the upswing.  My mileage is still low, but I’m feeling pretty good, ran a few races and long runs are getting a bit more comfortable. Week #11. September 1-7 Monday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Tuesday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Wednesday: Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Thursday:  3.31 Miles (Easy) – 31:55/9:39 Friday:  Rest – foam rolling/icing/stretching Saturday:  9/11 Heroes Run 5k – 3.1 Miles – 25:08/8:06 – Rolling {Read More}

Marathon Training: Week 12

Week 12 is in the books!  Just a few weeks left until the big day! MON:  Rest TUES:  3 Miles WED:  Rest THURS:  Cora’s Birthday!  No running happened… Cupcakes did!  🙂 FRI: 6 Miles SAT: Rest SUN: 20 Miles This week was definitely a confidence booster headed into Marine Corps Marathon.  I ran my very first twenty miler.  For me, getting over the mental hurdle of running twenty miles was HUGE. Hurdle #1:  Getting out the door.  The support from {Read More}