New York City Marathon Training: Week 5

I can’t believe it’s already Sunday. This past week was a whirlwind of travel and fun events. I ran in three different cities this week: New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. While it was a fun week, it left me exhausted and feeling defeated in regard to the amount of mileage I actually accrued. It was my lowest mileage week in ages, at only 20 miles. Hopefully this unintentional step back week will mean that this week’s runs are even stronger due to fresh legsIMG_3831 (640x480).

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 IMG_3849 (640x478)With 12 weeks left until the marathon, here’s how my mileage has progressed so far:

Week 1: 17 miles

Week 2: 21 miles

Week 3: 24 miles

Week 4: 23 miles

Week 5: 20 miles

I was able to stick with all my runs except my 4-5 mile midweek run and yoga. While I didn’t feel the affects of the time change and travel this week while I was traveling, it hit my like a ton of bricks yesterday. Here is how my week shaped up.

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Monday: 4 mile run

Tuesday: Personal Training Session

Wednesday: Travel day/rest
Thursday: 12 mile long run in San Francisco

Friday: 3.4 mile shakeout run in Chicago

Saturday: Travel day (Chicago-New York-Philadelphia-New York)

Sunday: rest

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I’m looking forward to spending the week in New York City enjoying my normal workout schedule, a few home cooked meals with Bo, and getting ready for Healthy Living Summit. A week of crazy travel makes my daily life seem like nothing!

Here’s this week’s schedule, including a wonderful long run with my friends at Healthy Living Summit. Hopefully the camaraderie will result in a wonderful run!

Monday: 5 miles

Tuesday: strength training on my own

Wednesday:3 miles speed work 
Thursday: 2 miles and spin class
Friday: rest day

Saturday: Long run 14-16 miles

Sunday: Healthy Living Summit 5k

My goal this week is to not miss a single workout. In addition, since my trainer is out of town this week, making sure that I get in my Tuesday strength session will be a challenge..

Thanks for all your great feedback last week, I look forward to all the upcoming Marathons+Moderation posts from y’all!

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Macy’s Passport Glamorama Event

Last night, I had the opportunity to celebrate the 13th Annual Macy’s Passport Glamorama event in Chicago with my team. Glamorama brings high fashion and musical performances together in the beautiful Chicago Theatre for one night benefiting the area Ronald McDonald House charities! IMG_3916 (478x640)Each year there is a different theme and musical performance. This year’s theme was Artrageous with performances by Far East Boys and Cee Lo Green!   IMG_3918 (478x640)After a full day of work, I had two hours to go from business casual to “artrageous chic.”

IMG_3892 (478x640) The week’s travel was finally catching up with me and I had zero energy by 4pm. Therefore, I indulged a bit with a blowout at Studio 110 and a makeover at Bloomingdales, both of which were conveniently located across the street from the hotel.

IMG_3867 (640x478) When traveling, always take advantage of your hotels concierge. The Westin concierge was able to quickly book me an appointment at Studio 110 and secure an “out of town” discount. The salon was very shabby chic with chandeliers and fun pops of color abounding between long plush lady chairs.

191551_10150163142826011_69975056010_8595581_2101055_oForty five minutes later, I went from the wet bun look to a blow out filled with volume and even a few teased strands!

IMG_3899 (640x480) Next stop, the Bobbi Brown counter at Bloomingdales! Within minutes, I enjoyed a natural makeover and discovered a new to me makeup line whose artists can truly make the natural look beautiful. I can’t stand the “tramp” or “vamp” look and was therefore elated with this more natural look.

IMG_3904 (640x480) My outfit for the evening has been my go to travel cocktail dress this year, frequenting Miami, 21st birthdays, Las Vegas, and now Chicago!

IMG_3905 (478x640)It was so nice to enjoy two hours of pampering and relaxation, for only the price of the blowout, versus rushing around trying to do it all on my own. Only having to slip on a pair of heels, brush my teeth, and walk into my dress was a nice change of pace.

Next up was the big event, the Glamorama!

IMG_3915 (478x640) The Chicago Theatre was amazing inside!

IMG_3919 (612x612) IMG_3922 (640x478) IMG_3923 (640x478)Packed to the brim with people in the season’s hottest fashions and heels to die for, it was a wonderful night of fashion, on and off the stage.

IMG_3961 (640x478) The designers featured in last night’s show included Tracy Reese, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, and Marc Jacobs to name a few.

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There were adorable and talented dancing youngsters.

IMG_3929 (640x478) IMG_3932 (640x478) Followed by two musical guests, Far East Movement and Cee Lo Green. Check out the fun videos I captured!

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I loved when they did like a G6!

Far East Movement rocked the house! I loved each of the songs they did and wanted to immediately add them to my running playlist. Their dance moves were equally as skilled as their music and the crowd energy was high the entire time due to their engagement. IMG_3962 (640x478) IMG_3965 (640x478)

However, I was very disappointed in Cee Lo Green, who was wearing jean shorts and a polyester too tight shirt. He seemed frustrated on stage and not excited. It wasn’t until he finally did his hit “F*ck You” that he was pumped up, animated, and dancing around.

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A Perfect Scenic Chicago Run

Good morning from Chicago!

It’s hard to believe that I’ve run in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago this week! It’s been a whirlwind week for sure.

Yesterday, after a morning of meetings, I had an early afternoon flight to Chicago. The flight was uneventful and the morning’s long run meant that I was able to sleep for a a solid four hours.

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Upon arriving in Chicago, I was craving one thing: deep dish pizza. Even though I spent a wonderful weekend here last summer for Healthy Living Summit, I never had the opportunity to try this local treat.

Luckily, my manager was craving the same thing! Within minutes, we’d left our hotel in search of a local deep dish restaurant. Our concierge recommended Lou Malnatis, a local pizzeria located less than a mile from our hotel.

By 8:30, when we arrived, there was no line which resulted in quick, wonderful service!

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After studying the menu for a few minutes, we decided to share a medium Lou.

The "Lou"
A pizza so good we gave it his name!  Fresh spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese. No substitutions please.

The Lou did not disappoint!

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A slice and a half later I was happy and full! This was the perfect way to begin our quick trip to Chicago and fuel an easy morning shake out run.

Our hotel provides a perfect running map for runs in the area.

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My legs and hips were tight this morning but I knew an easy run would help loosen them right up!

The views were amazing and the other runners were inspiring as they sprinted past me on Lake Shore Drive!

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What a fabulous way to start the day in Chicago! If you’re looking for a flat and scenic route while visiting Chicago I highly recommend this 3.4 mile path.

Happy Friday!

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