I’m in the home stretch! I find it crazy that I have completed 15 weeks of training and only a few days stand between me and the marathon. At this point I’m just super excited and cannot wait for next Sunday! I’m still enjoying the taper so this week was nice and easy.
Monday
6 mile run.
Tuesday
4 mile run. Weather was perfect and I think this may have been the best run of my training cycle. I felt like I could have kept running for a while!
Wednesday
60 minute body works class.
Thursday
5 mile tempo run and lots of foam rolling/stretching.
Friday
Rest day are the best days! 🙂
Saturday
10 mile long run. My LAST long run before the marathon! This was a perfect run and the weather was great! It started off a little cold but then it warmed up. This run felt effortless and I got a chance to try out the CW-X leggings I will probably wear for the race. Overall I was very happy with this run and it was a good confidence booster going into the marathon!
Sunday
60 minute spinning class. I like spinning as a recovery for my legs after a long run.
Total Miles – 25 miles
Training Cycle – 437.65 miles
Grade – A+
I pretty much enjoyed all of my workouts this week. I’m just super excited to get to the starting line! I feel like I’ve put in the work during training and I’m happy with most of my long runs, especially the two 20-mile runs. My legs are starting to feel great and ready to run a 26.2 mile block party!
I also want to take this time to thank everyone that reads my blog or follows me on social media. You have all given me words of wisdom and advice for the marathon and it’s been SUPER helpful! Truth be told, I was a nervous wreck when I first started this process but now I feel ready and confident to tackle my 1st marathon. THANK YOU!!
If you have any training tips, please let me know in the comments – I welcome any advice!
I’m linking up with Holly and Tricia for their Weekly Wrap.
I’m also Linking Up with the Jess’s (Jess Runs Atlanta and Jess @ The Right Fits) for their new link up for training recaps!
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog!
I am so excited for you. One week!!!
We’re almost there!
How’s the weather looking? Hopefully nice and cool!
Weather is looking great! No rain and nice and cool!
So exciting! I’m going to soak in the experience too! Good luck! When are you going to the expo?
Only a few days away! I’m going to Expo on Thursday evening.
I’m glad you had a strong week heading into the race. I can’t wait to hear how it goes!!
Thanks Janelle! I’m SO ready to run! 🙂
You are SO ready Kim! Nice job this week. I too am enjoying the cutback that taper brings. This time next week you’ll have amazing memories and stories to tell. I can’t wait!
I really can’t wait! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas 🙂
I am excited for you!!!
Thanks Zenaida! I’m so ready to run the race!
Looks like you last week of training went well. A lot of hard work that went into your training and now it’s time to go shine! Good luck!
Thank you so much Lacey!
So excited for you! I smiled when I read your line about how confident you are now Marathon training will really change your life! Congrats on an amazing cycle!
Thanks so much Jess! I still can’t believe my training cycle will officially be over on Sunday – scary!
Good luck at NYCM! I’ll be cheering for you from TN 🙂
Thanks so much Jen!
I’m so excited for you! You will never have another first marathon, so just enjoy every step! It is such a rewarding experience (and if you are like me, you’ll cry like a baby!). It sounds like your body is rested and ready to go. You are going to rock NYC! Good Luck, Kim. I can’t wait to hear all about it. Thanks for linking!
Thanks so much! I feel ready and I’m just so excited to run on Sunday!
You are ready! So excited for you! Can’t wait to see your posts on IG over the weekend!
Thanks so much Sharon! I am so excited and I really cannot wait until Sunday!
Your training as gone great and I’ve enjoyed following along week after week! I’ll be looking out for pictures! Good Luck Lady!!
Thanks so much Tricia! I have really enjoyed joining your link up these past few weeks. Thanks so much for the words of encouragement!