Welcome to my weekly recap, where I share the details of my training for the upcoming Fargo Marathon on September 25th, which will be my 36th full marathon and 25th state in my 50-state quest. After North Dakota, I will officially be halfway done with marathons in all 50 states, woo-hoo!
On to the recap….
Monday: My sister Erin and her kids were still staying with us, so she and I ran 6 miles together at her pace, 10:40 min/mile average.
Tuesday: With visiting nieces and nephews comes visiting cold germs. I ended up with their cold. I mentioned last week that everyone took Covid tests, which were all negative, so we knew it was just a cold. But colds are no fun!
The cold did not help my workout go well, neither did the excessive heat warning in Minneapolis. But I tried…3 mile warm-up, 5x(3 minutes moderate, 90 second recovery), 3 minute jog between sets, another 5x(3 minutes moderate, 90 second recovery.) I had to walk a lot of the recovery jogs and I did not hit my planned paces at all, but I cut myself some slack as at least I was out there trying. 10 miles total, 9:30 min/mile average (lots of walking on the recoveries!)
Since I had a cold, I was running (solo) but otherwise staying home, which meant no group fitness. Even though it wasn’t Covid, I refuse to go back to the old norm of going places when sick. No way, never! Therefore, the only strength I did was in my basement, a handful of Peloton upper body classes and a few core classes.
Wednesday: I had 9 miles on my schedule but a storm blew in when I was about 4 miles in. The lightning was really intense; I considered calling Dustin to come get me, but I decided it might be just as fast to run home.
Only 7 miles instead of the 9 on the plan, but I didn’t get struck by lightning!
Thursday: Another solo morning run, VERY sweaty and very smoky in Minneapolis from the Canadian wildfires. I managed 7.25 miles, 9:15 min/mile average.
I was supposed to have a work dinner that evening, but my cold was not 100% gone (close, but not there) so I cancelled.
Friday: Finally healthy again, thank goodness!
Christie and Julie and I all took the day off of work to do a long run before our friend Isabelle’s wedding that evening.
I ran 3 solo, met the girls for 8 with them, then 6 more solo for 17.5 miles total on the day, 9:10 min/mile average.
Bonus picture with Matilda post-run!
Shower, nap, some work, and then a beautiful night celebrating Isabelle (and her husband Nick, not pictured.)
Such a fun night. Felt strange to be dressed up again and celebrating at events like weddings!
Saturday: Rest from running! I took the pups for multiple walks and did a few strength/core classes on the Peloton app, but otherwise had a low-key Saturday. It always feels strange not to have a long run on a Saturday!
Sunday: 7 miles; the first 4 with Dustin and Ruth, and then Dustin dropped us to do his own thing. With the slightly cooler temps and a rest day the day before, I was feeling good! 7 miles, 8:30 min/mile average.
I realized once we were out running that I was actually wearing a Run Rabbit tank of Dustin’s. It seemed a little big, ha!
Summary: 55 miles of running, a few core & strength classes on Peloton
Just 8 weeks to go until another 26.2, woo-hoo!
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I just love how you run at other peoples’ paces, so you can run together. That is so hard to do! I always catch myself speeding up. Too bad you got that cold. So many people are getting sick right now. I’m kinda nervous because my clinic is opening back up to ALL patients, regardless of COVID sxns. We’re having a big uptick in cases here. Fingers crossed it stays away.
I appreciate the easier pace, especially if it means running with my sister! It doesn’t feel that hard to me to go a bit slower.
I totally hear you about being nervous- there’s just so many germs out there…I don’t like it! And the Covid spread is VERY concerning 🙁
Sorry about catching the cold! We’ve been smoky here due to the fires and the air quality is not great. I can only imagine how intense it must be closer to Canada. Ugh. How nice to be able to attend a wedding. It’s been too long!
There were a few days where it seriously looked like an apocalypse!
While I’m not “smelling” the smoke in the air, the sunrises sure have looked pretty! Way to go knocking out that long run on Friday! That would have really felt foreign to me (though I have done it a few times, when my schedule allowed). It is nice having it done, though, and Saturday wide open 😉
I wish I could do my long run Friday, ha 🙂
I’ve had so many cold this spring/summer, and I definitely have a different perspective now on going places when I’m not feeling well, even though its not covid. Great job with all your runs this week!
I’m sorry you’ve had so many colds. They really can ruin the whole week!
Wow, that’s quite a week- a cold, an electrical storm, wildfires, a wedding, and a long run! I’m glad you’re feeling better- colds can be miserable.
Are you checking the weather in Fargo yet? (ha ha.). Eight weeks from now it should be cool and beautiful for your marathon!
Ha, I guess it was a bit of a wild week! Fargo’s marathon is usually in the spring, so September could still be warm…I’m not stressing about it until its much closer, I’ll just focus on what I can control, which is my training!
I’m sorry you had a cold. 🙁 Boo!
Too funny about your wearing your husband’s top! That does not happen here. They’d be more than a little big on me (even though my husband is short like me).
That photo of you & Matilda is so sweet! <3
Dustin’s isn’t THAT slim, but definitely slim for a guy, as a runner! The tank just was loose and long, but it might have been mine 🙂
I’m glad your cold is gone, and think you are setting a good example by staying home. Even with the negative covid test, people probably would give you the side-eye. LOL on wearing Dustin’s top. I love the navy + green one, which I’m sure isn’t his. 😉
Haha, nope, the crop top was definitely not his! I did not want to be sick at the wedding around other people, though most everything was outside, even so… no one wants my germs!
bummer on catching the cold. Does not look like it slowed you down too much. I also like to run w people of different paces it is great training and always fun to catch up. Your race will be here before you know it
I really enjoy the slower runs with my sister, it doesn’t seem that different really!
Bummer about the cold but glad you are feeling better. Nice job this week with your runs. 8 weeks already? I am enjoying following along on your training. I do wished I was along running the half marathon. I need to get back in planning mode to check out the remaining states I need to finish my quest.
Thanks Zenaida, so glad the cold is behind me, I was so glad to be working from home, but crazy how quickly those things spread!
I often run with others and adjust to their pace…not easy but better than running alone.
Hope your cold is over at this point.
I love getting dressed up now since it’s been so long. It’s like I have all new clothes lol
Yup a shorter run is better than being out in a thunderstorm.
Agree! And particularly when it’s my sister, I don’t care about pace, it’s more about spending time together doing something we both enjoy.
I’m so sorry you ended up with a cold last week. But I totally get isolating yourself after that! I would have done the same even if it’s no fun working out alone!
I wish I had someone who could slow down to my pace!! I need to either get better or find someone just starting to run 😀
you and Dustin look so great dressed up! it’s weird to put fun, celebratory clothes on now! I seriously had to dig through my clothes Saturday to find something even for a casual birthday party! Long live workout clothes, I say!
Agree on long live workout clothes 🙂 I don’t mind occasionally getting dolled up, but feel much more comfortable in my athletic apparel!
Sorry that you had to deal with a cold for most of the week but happy it was over in time for you to enjoy your weekend festivities!
We’re not smelling the smoke here, but there was a haze in the sky for most of last week which was pretty odd!
Smelling the smoke is nuts. Like a bad bonfire smell…and so hazy!
Well, well done for not getting struck by lightning! My big news this week is that running club evening runs are back – hooray! And I’m still rubbish at them, sooo slow, walking up hills, Strava giving me a massive effort score … oh well. I enjoyed it and felt quite emotional seeing everyone setting off! Also ran past our big parkrun on Saturday and saw so many familiar faces, lovely.
Glad your run club is back! Sounds like a fun event.
The bride’s dress is STUNNING! Love it!
Thank you Sara, I will pass along your kind words!
I hate getting caught out in electrical storms. It’s happened to us twice while running and both times there was no where to seek shelter.
I’m glad your cold is gone and you’re feeling better.
Thank you Debbie! Feeling so much better.