Another week of training for the Idaho marathon is complete! From today, there are actually only TWO weeks until Idaho; I’m recapping the last week, as usual, linking up with Running on the Fly and Confessions of a Mother Runner, see the end of this post for more information!
It was a hot week in Minneapolis; yes, in Minnesota, we get the hottest hot and the coldest cold! Be sure to check out my post from Tuesday with my tips for running in the heat.
Monday: Often I run alone on Mondays, but my friend Julie asked to meet up, so we covered 7 (HOT) miles together, 9:13 min/mile average.
This heat man…makes a 9:13 pace feel like a 7:13 pace!
(This Athleta crop is perfect for Pride month!)
Tuesday: Workout Tuesday! 3 miles easy, 4 miles at marathon effort (which was about 8:30 min/mile in the heat, though I hope I can go faster than that on race day!), 1 mile jog, 2 miles at marathon effort, 1.3 mile cool down. 11.3 miles total, 9 min/mile average.
At one point during the run, we encountered a full gaggle of geese- cobra chickens, I believe is their scientific name. 🙂
Barre class after work at the Bar Method.
Wednesday: 4 miles with friends, 2 miles with Ruth (the vizsla). I haven’t been running as much with her lately as its just too hot and I worry about whether she’s having fun in this heat, but I figured two miles would be okay in the morning.
Even though she only did 2 miles with me, I found her quickly in a comfy nap after I got out of the shower!
Virtual 1:1 with Discover Strength after work.
Bocce league later that evening; our team, the “Washbeards” is in second place. We’re getting a bit better!
Thursday: Total rest day, other than some dog walks. We had plans to go to Dustin’s family cabin over the weekend; I planned to do my long run Friday morning and take the day off of work, but Dustin didn’t want to, so instead he headed out around 4:45 pm for his long run; it was literally 99 degrees and full sun. I was worried about him! He made it 12 miles before he said he started to feel a bit light-headed, so he came home and finished up on the treadmill. The heat is no joke!
Friday: Long run! I started at 6 am, but should have followed Jenny’s advice (a Florida runner) and started even earlier. It was already 80 degrees, humid, and I was struggling…I just do not do well in this weather!
I was supposed to do some marathon pace in there but I was lucky to just get in the miles. 17 miles, 9:30 min/mile average. Not my best run. I feel like I’m going into this marathon in Idaho without a lot of confidence-building runs; it’s been several weeks since I had a run where I felt really strong and fit. I really hope its just the heat and the marathon will feel amazing!
So many muskrats on Bde Maka Ska these days.
I also came upon this scene on my run. Strange, right?
After the long run, I did end up working a bit. We hit the road around 3 pm for the 3-ish hour drive to the cabin. I’m fine running at the cabin, but it would be really tough for a 17 miler there, which is why I wanted to get it done beforehand. Also, it was the first time we were seeing Dustin’s family since pre-pandemic, so I didn’t want to be drained from a hot, hilly long run, but wanted to be able to spend quality time with them!
Saturday: I was up earlier than most everyone, so I headed out around 7 am for a solo morning run at the cabin. It’s about a 10k into town and back, so that’s my normal route at the cabin. 9:10 min/mile average.
Sunday: Dustin, Ruth, and I ran the same 10k route, 8;33 min/mile average.
Other than running, the weekend at the cabin included some fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, and relaxing.
Here’s a pic of me on the paddle board with Dustin’s brother’s shiba inu, Mugi!
Back to Minneapolis now after a lovely weekend with the in-laws. Grateful for science and vaccines, so we can get back to being with family!
Summary: 54 miles of running, 1 barre class, 1 Discover Strength session.
That’s a wrap! I’m linking up with Running on the Fly and Confessions of a Mother Runner ; check out their blogs to connect with other fitness bloggers for workout ideas and inspiration!
It seems like you guys “up north” are really getting the extreme heat (more so than usual) recently. We had a hot week in Iowa, but we’ve only hit triple digits once (I think?) this season thus far. Sounds like a nice weekend with the in-laws 😉
We’ve had so many days in a row over 90, and a few at 100. It’s nuts!
It was really nice to see the in-laws.
Great job this week! The heat is no joke. I feel like even when I go out early its still SO humid. So glad you got to see some family again this weekend!
The heat is so tough!
I’m amazed at the temperatures up north!! My mom and I were reminiscing back to the days when we didn’t need AC up there. Looks like you had a wonderful time at Dustin’s family cabin. Enjoy your taper!
It is crazy hot! I didn’t know you used to live up here!
It was a week of heat and humidity for all of us. I agree the paces feel so much faster than they really are. Way to get it done!
It feels very challenging for sure!
80F at 6:00 am is brutal! I’m glad Dustin cut his afternoon run short — it can get dangerous. Love Ruth’s napping skills.
Right! It was pretty foolish of him to go out at that time of day. Very dangerous!
I’m wondering what the weather will be like for your marathon (probably too early to tell yet.) If you continue with your hot runs and you have a cool day for the race that could really work in your favor. Fingers crossed!
Idaho isn’t as humid since the race is in the mountains; the forecast looks warm, but we start at 5:30 am so I’m hoping its okay! Thank you for the positive vibes Jenny!
Happy Taper!!! Wow your training cycle flew for me. Probably not so much for you. Haha! The humidity has been soul sucking lately. We’ve had to be very careful with Ozzy as well. Love how Ruth makes herself so comfy. Your lake retreat looks SO nice!
Thanks Marcia! The lake was great. A nice getaway. Yes, we have to be careful with the pups in this heat!
You know, you tire me out just reading this! And Dustin is just cray-cray running in 99 degrees — glad he was ok. Here’s what I can tell you about ID: its hot, but it’s also very low humidity, so the heat isn’t nearly as soul sucking as it is here. My half there got up into the 90s towards the end, and I know a lot of people were complaining about the heat, but compared to our humid weather (which isn’t even really all that humid), it felt amazing to me. Although still hot. You are more than ready,… Read more »
That’s really helpful information Judy, thank you for sharing!!
Ok I feel that you run more in ONE week than I do in a month,
You are soooo ready. The countdown is on.
isn’t it great to see family and friends again?
Thanks Darlene! Yes, it was great to see the family again. We had a lovely time.
Congrats on toughing out all those runs, especially your long run, in that heat. It’s so brutal, but it all pays off on race day. I also love that colorful Athleta crop – so pretty!
I have so many questions about the baby doll in the pipe…
Thank you Kim!
Right? Who would leave a baby doll in a weird pipe…
Wow, your marathon is getting so close! Here’s hoping the weather cooperates better in Idaho than it has at your home.
It sounds like you had a fun time while away!
Thanks Debbie! Yes, fingers crossed for better weather in Idaho! Guess this is what happens when you do a marathon at the end of June!
so glad you got to see Dustin’s Family again with a little weekend away!! I am kind of shocked how quickly your training has gone. So you are really down to tapering now??? Are you getting excited??
I am very excited to be toeing the line at a marathon again! It’s been far too long 🙂
Sounds like an awesome week of training, even if hot. And you always have the best crop tops! I’m not in shape to wear them, but they are so cute and seem super comfy!
Thank you Angie! Our crop top season is short in Minnesota, so I try to get them all in, ha!
Glad you had a fun weekend — funny how into town is such a good route. When we use to go to Maine I’d walk/run to town for coffee because sometimes you just need Dunkin.
Glad you were able to get your run in early –I couldn’t do what Dustin did. Glad he was able to come home and finish like you did a recap or two ago. Love the Pride crop
Yes, into town and back is “the” route 🙂
I couldn’t do what Dustin did either. I’m no good in the heat.
Reading about your week exhausts me. :-). You are doing so well with your training. Crossing my fingers that it is cooler on race day. Looks like a fun weekend with the family!
Thank you Zenaida! I appreciate the cool race day vibes 🙂
Looks like a great week! I’m sure it’s just the heat and humidity making you lack those “really great” runs. Hopefully you’ll be blessed with great weather and some “race day magic”! I really think you are well trained for the marathon and you’ll do awesome. What a nice weekend with the in-laws!
Ha, thanks Lisa! I hope for some race day magic too 🙂