Three weeks into marathon training I’m still thrilled to be back in the game. It can definitely get a bit overwhelming, especially as my travel has started to pick up again. I find that the best thing to do is take training day by day. Instead of looking out I sort of just focus on today and the next day so I don’t get worried or anxious.

Last week I was able to get all my runs in except one 3 mile run. But considering that I did a hilly 14 mile bike ride with my uncle that day instead, I’m okay with the decision. While I believe that sticking to your plan is important, I also think some level of agility is important, especially early on in the training plan.

Last week included the following workouts:

Monday: 4 AM miles in Central Park

Tuesday: 4.75 mile PM Progression Run on the treadmill

Wednesday: Body Conditioning class at Equinox (cross training day)

Thursday: 4 AM miles on the treadmill

Friday: 13 mile long run in Vermont + 4 mile hilly,rocky hike in Vermont

Saturday: 14 mile bike ride in Vermont

Sunday: rest day

My total mileage for the week came to 27, not including the bike ride. Overall I felt last week was manageable and I was happy I fit in my long run which was my “priority run” during my vacation.

This week kicks off longer runs during the week which will allow me to safely build up my mileage. For example, this morning’s run was 5 miles versus the previous weeks’ 4 miles. I felt great this morning during my run and in fact almost stayed on the treadmill to pound out a few more miles. Maybe Theodora is on to something when it comes to Mexican fueling great runs. Last night’s tacos from Nada in Cincinnati did the trick for me this morning!

 

What fuels your best workouts?