I’ve got a feeling that this week is going to be even better than last week. This evening’s four mile run relieved all of the day’s stress and left me excited for the week. It’s views like this, the time with my thoughts, and inspirations from my coach and friends that have me ready for a great week. The biggest advice I give to anyone who is marathon training is to keep putting one foot in front of the next each day. I know that there will be more than a few rough runs during these 16 weeks of training but tonight’s run made it all worth it. Warm air, a fresh breeze, time with my thoughts, and other runners on the path smiling and waving left me smiling at 8pm.
You can’t ask for much more than that from a run.
This week’s mileage is 29 versus last week’s 25 but it’s broken up across 5 days with my longest run being 12 miles and shortest being Friday’s 3 miles. The goal for this week’s long run is to listen to my coach.
- Start early
- Log 8 miles as close to 10:30 pace before the NYRR Central Park 4 miler
- Log 4 miles during the race at either 10:30 or faster, depending on how I’m feeling.
- Bring fuel
- Listen to Tina Fey’s book during my run to help me get in the zone
Since I don’t know anyone training at this pace, I’m going to leave the house early and run solo. I’m also going to pick my bib up on Thursday so I don’t have to worry about doing that Saturday before the race. Ideally I’ll show up right as the race starts and just get in the back so I don’t have a long downtime.
If you’re training, how was last week? Any tough lessons you learned or changes you’re making?
Im not brave enough to tackle a full yet…debating marine corp next year…if i get in! Good for you listening to your coach! They like it when we do that 😉
I’m with KatSnF–definitely intimidated by fulls, but after reading so many posts by various bloggers from all walks of life, I feel like maybe next year I could take on the challenge!
Let’s do it, ladies! I initially didn’t think I had a full in me but I plan to do one in the next couple years.
So glad you had a great run and are off to such a positive start, Ashley!
Just popping by to say that I love your goal for the week 🙂 Audiobooks are a fabulous idea … I have had great luck with them!
Thanks lovely!! I’ll let you know how it goes, clearly!
I’m running this weekend too (but sans the extra mileage – good for you!) and will keep an eye out for you!
Sounds like a great plan!
I’m actually about to start training for NYCM too (just finished the NYC Tri so I’m taking a few days off…) and my training pace will likely be somewhere between 10:30 and 11:00. Let me know if you want to run together sometime!
Congrats on the tri Shannon! I’m always up for running buddies in the city!
I do want to go faster this Saturday, so I can get done with time to shower/get to my party AND not be out in the heat of the day, but I’ll totally go at that pace for future long runs with you!
I’m training at the same pace for my half! Glad to see I’m not the only one who isn’t running an 8 min mile. Maybe one day I’ll get there? I’m ok with it though, I just need to get out there a little earlier than everyone else lol.