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Chicago Marathon Training Recap – Week 16

Another week of training complete! This past week and next week are my peak weeks for training. Overall it was a pretty good week. I’m feeling a little beat up after yesterday’s long run but I think some extra foam rolling and stretching will make me feel better.

Totally unrelated, but I’m also thinking about everyone dealing with Hurricane Irma. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Monday 9/4

Labor Day! Since I had the day off of work, I decided to do Tuesday’s workout today. A nice 3 mile run before a body works + abs class. In total, a great 90 minute workout and I also did my PT exercise (15 minutes)

Tuesday 9/5

After three hard days of workout, it was time for something low impact. I did a 30 minute fat burning workout on the stationary bike + PT exercises (15 minutes).

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Wednesday 9/6

Boot camp (55 minutes). Nothing like mixing cardio and strength for a sweaty evening workout!

Thursday 9/7

8 mile run + PT exercises (15 minutes). These longer runs during the week are rough!

Friday 9/8

REST DAY! I did some extra foam rolling and stretching since my legs felt a little tight from Thursday’s run.

Saturday 9/9

20 mile run! My first (and only) 20 mile run of this training cycle.

Sunday 9/10

Spinning (60 minutes). My legs were a little bit angry with me this morning, but I was happy that I still made it to my spinning class. I’m going to miss the class the next two Sunday because of races, so it was good to go today!

Total Weekly Miles – 31*
Total Training Cycle Miles – 397
Grade – A
*Mileage was lower this week since I did Monday’s run on Sunday of last week.

This week I was able to get in body works + abs, boot camp and spinning classes which I was really excited about. I also enjoy my stationary bike workouts. I don’t do them often, but they are low impact and a great way to get in some cardio and a sweat in a little amount of time.

My training plan called for 18 miles on Saturday but I felt so good that I went for 20! The beginning miles and the last few miles were a little rough, but I’m happy with my middle miles. I was able to keep a pretty consistent pace for those miles which is huge for me because my pace is usually all over the place, lol! I only used Tailwind during this run (no gels, chews, etc) and I didn’t have any stomach issues. My knees felt good for a majority of the run, just a little soreness, but I’ll take it! I haven’t had many great long runs during this training cycle so overall I was happy with how everything went on this run.

Originally I was supposed to do my 20 mile run next Sunday, but now it will be 18. This works out well since I’m running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philly 1/2 marathon next weekend. Logistically it’s going to be a little hard to get in all the extra miles before the race, so at least now I only have to get in 5 miles vs. 7 miles!

Next week is another peak week and then it’s time for the taper! 🙂

Have you ever extended a long run because you were “in the zone”? Are you excited for any upcoming Fall races?

I’m linking up with Holly and Tricia for their Weekly Wrap. This week’s guest host is Sara so show her some love!

I’m also linking up with the Jess’s (Jess Runs Atlanta and Jess @ The Right Fits) and Courtney for their Training Recap Link Ups!

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Comments

  1. What a great week you had! I wish that I felt that good running 18 milers lol.
    Can’t wait to hear about your experience with RnR next week. We ran the Philly marathon last year and I loved the course. The city is great as well! If you want any food recommendations, let me know!

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  2. Wow, thats awesome that you were feeling so good that you extended your long run! I did that once during my last long run before Philly- its definitely a confidence booster! Hope the rest of your training continues to go well!

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  5. Awesome job with the 18 turned into 20 miler! Congrats on the peak week too. It’s hard to believe it is almost time for Chicago. I’ll definitely miss it this year. I have a bone to pick with it (actually two!) and hope to get back there one day for redemption. Good luck at the half marathon next weekend!

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  9. Woohoo on the 20 miler! You are so close! That’s fantastic! It is hard for me to fit in more than 6 miles during the week, unless I can be late for work 😉

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  10. 20 mile training run …wow, I just can’t imagine how I will handle that one! 🙂

    Great week and good luck on the Philly half next weekend! Sounds like you are ready!!

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  11. Way to go adding on to make 20! That’s awesome and speaks to how well you’ve trained to this point! Can’t wait to see great things from you in Chicago!

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  12. I have learned to not extend my runs, even if I’m feeling good. That’s what got me in trouble in the first place, and my competitive streak would take over. Now keeping with my schedule means I have a better chance of keeping my knee happy.

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  13. Great job on running 20 miles! That is great that you only had 18 but felt great and ended up doing 20. 🙂 So you are liking Tailwind, huh? Is that what you plan to use during the marathon?

    I rarely run more than is expected. If the plan says 5 miles then that is what I do. 🙂

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    • Thanks! I do really love Tailwind and I’ll be using it for the marathon.

      I usually always stick to the training plan for my runs, but it’s rare that I have extra energy at the end so I took advantage lol

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  19. Nice job on the 20 miler! I didn’t run a marathon this year, so I’m looking forward to those runs! My next race is a half in November. Training “officially” starts next week.
    Running is the new hangover…..love it!

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  20. I admire those who can ran a half marathon, and then do additional miles after the half! You are amazing!! I will be running Philly Half with my husband and sister. It is going to be another hot one! have an awesome race!

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  22. Sounds like an amazing long run!!! I’ve never extended a long run due to feeling good – usually I’m ready for them to be over!!! Haha. Although the long run is my favorite part of marathon training.

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  28. Great job on your 20 miler!! It was a great confidence booster for me for the marathon so I know you are ready. You definitely got this marathon! Enjoy Rock’nRoll Philly! That was my first rock’n’roll race and it’s a good one!!

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  29. You had a great week of workouts! You always seem to have a good balance of workouts with the spinning and boot camp. I used to love spinning until it got too much for my knees – my instructor was pretty intense.

    I’m hoping I’ll be able to spectate during RNR Philly and cheer you on!

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    • I do have to modify the resistance in my spinning class. I cant go too high on the resistance because then I notice that my knees start to hurt 🙁

      Hope to see you this weekend if you are spectating!

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  31. A+
    The one where I ran my long run and then my mid-week long run back to back because I am awesome, and then the next week bumped my 18 miler to a 20 miler because I felt so fabulous. Oh, and ran it all faster than I needed to.

    Badass

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