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Mileage comparisons
Double click the image — it’ll give you a readable version. The “week” column is weeks until race day. So, week 1 is the week before the marathon. I don’t count the week of, since I don’t count mileage then & instead basically just do whatever makes the legs feel good. I’m currently on “week…
Ellie and the Treadmill
So, last week I was running on the treadmill for my workout. It was late, very dark, and very cold. I don’t like to run on the treadmill, but evenings like this call for it. Ellie was hanging out in the room with me. I thought to myself, “Hmm, this whole running on the treadmill…
Layin’ Low
I picked up my packet earlier today. How fun! I’ve never run this marathon as an “elite”. WOW, the TCM folks make you feel like gold! You walk into their “hospitality suite” at the Crown Plaza, and they take care of everything for you. Packet – check. Run down on all the info I need…
Gotta know when to fold ’em
I need another day off this week. Ug, this darn 10-weeks-to-go syndrome I always seem to get! The legs were NOT moving normally for this evening’s run, though, and I know that sign. So – an unscheduled day off! A little scary, as it always is, but I reminded myself as I was trying to…
Better Showing than Last Week
And that’s all I can ask for! I’m starting to recover now, which is great. Today’s workout with Carleton/Simone: 25 minutes of threshold/tempo (forget what term is right?) — my 5:55 to 6:05 range. She’s been a little sick lately, and knowing how I’ve felt, we each told the other that there was a good…
Motivation Monday – Nate’s ski season
I’ve been really impressed with Nate’s ski training and racing this winter, which ended this Saturday at the Birkie. I think he has had the best overall season he’s ever had. It’s been fun to watch! Nate winning the 35k skate at Mora!!! The podium at Mora It always does amaze me how beautiful Nordic…