I am officially 13 weeks away from the Indianapolis Marathon, my 33rd full marathon!
I excited to really focus for the next 3 months on this goal race; I have high hopes that if I work hard, I can get back to where I was pre-broken leg.
As a refresh, since the broken leg, I have run Houston, Antarctica, and Brookings, South Dakota. Houston was my ‘comeback’ race- the first marathon after breaking my leg (and thinking I might never run a marathon again!) Antarctica was a trail race like no other. Brookings was with my sister Erin at her pace.
Indianapolis will be hopefully be a different kind of comeback. I want to prove to myself that my PR (3:35) wasn’t a fluke, but something I can obtain again and potentially surpass!
So back to the weekly recap…
This week was a recovery/cutback week. After several 50 mile/weeks and lots of shorter distance racing, I didn’t have any speed workouts on the plan this week, just easy miles all around. I also had my first complete rest day since JULY 1!
That’s nuts. I didn’t even realize it had been that long. I definitely think I need one more frequently than that…
Monday: Rest! I did do a Discover Strength session after work.
Tuesday: 7 miles before work with our Tuesday morning run club.
Wednesday: 4 miles with Matilda (our older vizsla) before work, and then another 4 miles after work with the Oiselle Volee. By the way, I renewed my membership with the Volee this week! 2019 was my first year with them and it’s been a great experience. The leaders for the Minneapolis chapter are really great girls and they organize a ton of events. I’m excited to be a part of the group again in 2020!
Thursday: 7.2 miles at 9:10 min/mile with our Thursday morning run club.
Friday: 7 miles before work, beautiful morning. Discover Strength session after work.
Saturday: 12 mile long run with my friend Nordica. It was drizzly and overcast, which actually made for a pretty nice long run! 9 min/mile average.
Sunday: 4 miles with Dustin, 8:10 min/mile. His recovery pace means I have to work!
Summary: 45 miles, 2 Discover Strength sessions. A nice ‘easier-than-normal’ week of training. I’m always happy to fit in at least two strength sessions too, so I count that as a success. It would be good to add some yoga again sometime. Maybe some time before the end of the summer, ha!
If you’re a NUUN fan, here’s a friends and family discount for ya!
And before I end, here’s a puppy picture or two just for kicks. Ruth is a handful, but so much fun!
This picture is from after puppy school on Saturday; we stopped by a brewery for a late lunch and she crashed. Puppy school is apparently very tiring!
And one last little plug for my coaching services! I have some space again for more runners and would love to chat with you about working together (I swear, I will give you rest days, ha!) Reach out to me if you’re interested!
I’m linking up with Running on the Fly and Confessions of a Mother Runner as part of their Weekly Rundown. Check it out!
Great week of training! No rest days since July?!?!? Wow. Keep the Ruth photos coming – can’t get enough!
I know…I definitely will be adding more frequent rest days! Glad you enjoy the Ruth pics Eric!
Another awesome week of training for you!
The last photo of Ruth made me LOL. That’s how I look after my long runs, LOL
Ha, totally! She is so pooped after puppy school, it’s too cute.
Another great week! Really wishing we had a more organized running group when I live. There are several runners, but everyone seems content doing their own thing (except for our occasional holiday runs). I’m glad I have Barb…she is always at the ready!
Glad you have Barb! Having a few runners to meet at 5:30 am keeps is super helpful!
That last photo – puppy school is hard for everyone! Glad you finally got a rest day – I can’t live without mine once a week.
Haha, yes, apparently its the mental stimulation that must wear her out even more then the physical!
I hope I have the chance to do a race in Indy at some point. My son will be in school for the next 3 years in Bloomington so I hope so. I also hear the Hoosier half is fun and hilly! Nice week of training for you! Loving the puppy pics
Oh nice! Yes, Bloomington isn’t too far from Indianapolis. I’m looking forward to checking out the city!
That’s a long time to go without any full rest days! But I think if you are making some days lighter or really easy than a full rest day isn’t completely necessary. Although I definitely appreciate them mostly just to get some extra time! It’s exciting that you will be pushing yourself for this race to see how well you can do!
Exactly, I’ve had a lot of really easy 3-4 miles instead of full rest. But sometimes I need the mental break from lacing up the running shoes!
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been that long since you had a rest day. I bet you enjoyed that! Still going strong even though it was a cutback week.
I swear when Chester was a puppy the damn dog never slept . . . Ruth is just too cute. 🙂 Wish I lived there so I could play with her (although glad I’m not there in the winter).
Haha, yes, you should be glad you aren’t in Minneapolis in the winter, but this summer has been great for training a puppy! She’s a blast!
Thanks for the puppy pics and the Nuun discount — I need to order more. It’ s amazing to me that you’ve run 32 marathons, and so many already since you broke your leg!
Glad you could use the Nuun discount! I just stocked up on a bunch myself.
Wow, sounds like it was definitely time for a rest day! Ruth is so cute!
Thanks Hannah, we are enjoying her so far!
You had a great week. Also, more puppy pics please 😉
Haha, of course Laetitia! There will be lots of puppy pics for awhile here!
You’re 13 weeks out which means I’m 12 and EEK. Not thinking about that. Awesome way to approach this comeback.
Oh that Nuun discount. Bless you. Tired of bugging one of our coaches about ordering.
I love the puppy pics, and I’m sure i’ve said this before but that public art is awesome.
How exciting! November will be here all too soon!
And yes, the spoon and cherry is a cool landmark of the city!
A complete rest day since July? Wow! I had one yesterday and might have another one today. School prep is tiring. Happy to hear about the Oiselle membership which reminds me that I need to renew again. Love, love your pictures with your pets. I wish my Lola would cuddle with me but she has her own crazy personality.
Glad you found the Oiselle as well! I’ve really enjoyed my local group.
another excellent week Jessie!! I am feeling very positive that you are going to reach your goal!!
Why thank you Renee!
Looks like your training for Indy is going well! Fingers crossed you’ll beat that PR!
Ruth is so cute!!! XOXO
Thanks Wendy, fingers crossed!
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