Hartford Marathon Training: Week 1

So it’s finally that time of year again! Marathon training has officially begun! Right now it’s hard to describe my emotions because there are so many other things going on in our life. Um hello, we’re moving to Europe which means in just 17 short days these posts will be coming all the way from a little flat in Geneva, Switzerland!

But, while the move is starting to get very overwhelming, having something constant like marathon training is a bit of a relief. I know that each day between now and October 12th I’ll have a plan. That, my friends, is fabulous! I’m so excited to run 26.2 miles through Hartford with my friend Amy as she conquers her first marathon! I mean really – how cool is this year’s anniversary poster?

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While last week was a bit of a warm-up since Gia knew my travel and work schedule was beyond crazy and running outside wasn’t an option due to the hotel location, it still felt good to have a prescribed plan each day and know I was accountable to Gia at the end of the week.

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Here are a few things from last week:

  • I got back into the habit of sharing and tracking my workouts on Daily Mile (let’s be friends!) each day.
  • I remembered just how important sleep is during both travel and training.
  • Compression are the best thing for tired legs!
  • I didn’t get in every mile but my workouts that did happen were quality.

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Monday: travel day

Tuesday: 15 minute hotel room workout + 3 mile run

Wednesday: 45 minute incline walk

Thursday: 3 mile treadmill run

Friday: 75 minute hot vinyasa yoga class at 216 Yoga

Saturday: 5.5 miles along the East River with Bo

Sunday: 3 mile run downtown to run errands

Total Running Miles: 15

Overall I’m proud of myself for staying active though I wish my workouts were a bit longer. I had an issue running further than 3 miles on a treadmill last week which was a new problem. Even when I switched up the speeds and inclines I just couldn’t stay motivated. Luckily, last week was my last week of crazy travel for a while! I’m excited for a summer filled with running outside while discovering Geneva and London!

Today was an unplanned rest day but I have a full week of tough workouts planned including a few fun ones with friends which will hopefully kick my butt back into training gear!

How about you? Do you look forward to training season or live for the off season?

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  1. Jen @ Jens Best Life June 25, 2013 / 2:42 am

    I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about training season but I LOVED my first week having assigned workouts and feeling accountable to someone! Having a blog where I feel accountable does help, but knowing I have to report to someone I respect is huge 🙂

  2. Maureen June 25, 2013 / 11:23 am

    I love the start of a new training plan. As much as I enjoy running just for the love of running, I really enjoy each run having a purpose as I push towards my goals.

  3. Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian June 25, 2013 / 1:02 pm

    Great first week! I too started marathon training (yesterday to be exact) and I just started using Daily Mile again to track my mileage. I stopped using it for so long. Back on the wagon!

  4. Erin Krupp June 25, 2013 / 4:38 pm

    It’s great that you are back on track! Right now, I’m still contemplating whether I will continue my race workouts or rest for a while. I feel like I need to rest next month. Anyway, I admire your training schedule. That’s really amazing! 😉

  5. Lauri June 25, 2013 / 7:08 pm

    I am THIS close to signing up for my first half marathon in the fall and have been exploring different training plan options – What did you follow for your first? I only run 3x/week and I do a ton of other cross training stuff – mostly group classes like strength training classes, Kickboxing, Bootcamp, etc and I don’t want to give those up either so keeping running at 3 days/week….My longest run the past few weeks has been 6 miles, with 3-4 mile runs 2 other days….I figure I have an ok base to officially start a 12 week program in July??

  6. Kashi @ Cape Island Runners June 25, 2013 / 8:12 pm

    A group of us tried (and failed) to get into Marine Corps so we picked this as our next choice! I am actually going to do the half – the grp I am doing it with are either PR chasing or first-timers and I want to finish my race and then be able to cheer them on. I will be on the hunt for a half PR, but my training does not start til late July. But I am cheering all my running buds on as they start marathon training week 1 – so good luck to you too!

    Very cool, I hope to be able to meet you there!

  7. Katie June 25, 2013 / 8:38 pm

    My training season is just ending, my A race for the year was Grandma’s Marathon (my first, which was Saturday) now I’m working out for fun and fitness again, and want to work on my time before I attempt another marathon…which probably won’t be for a year or so.

  8. Heidi June 26, 2013 / 9:53 pm

    so excited you’re running hartford! That was marathon #2 for me back in 2008 – it’s tough because there’s some miles with very little crowd support but the views are absolutely beautiful and it’s a nice out and back course so you always see a lot of other runners 🙂 Good luck training!!!

  9. Cate June 27, 2013 / 3:50 am

    I was contemplating Hartford or the Cape Cod marathon, but I’m still undecided! I can’t believe you’re moving in a couple of weeks! You must be so excited!

  10. Heather June 27, 2013 / 4:53 pm

    I love training! It actually isn’t much different than off season for me… Oops.

    And it was so nice running with you this morning! I can’t wait to read about all of your adventures!

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