I’m here with my weekly recap, linking up with Jess from Jess Runs ATL. Details below if you want to join our link-up 🙂
(I’m also joining HoHo Runs/Mississippi Piddlin, who host similar link-ups. Check them out!)
There are only TWO weeks-14 days- until I run the New York City Marathon, my 6th World Major; I’m so excited!
Here’s how training went this past week:
Monday: Tempo! 2 mile warm-up, 4 miles at 7:25, 2 mile cool down. 8 miles total at 8:10 min/mile. I did this after work; Dustin and Matilda (our vizsla) joined me and kept me on pace for the tempo miles. It was a gorgeous fall evening (mid-60’s). The tempo was comfortably hard, but I hit the paces. So nice to have a run where I felt strong- finally, although during the taper, haha!
Tuesday: Rest from running. I wanted to fit in some strength before it was too close to race day to do so, so I took a 5:30 am solidcore class. That place is the best. Have you tried it yet? You should!
I came home to an awesome birthday gift from my sisters with tons of stuff to use on our trip next March to Antarctica! Yes! We are running the Antarctica Marathon (via Marathon Tours) next year. We were on the waiting list for THREE years to get in. Already SUPER excited for that race; I will definitely be sharing lots more on that!
Wednesday: 8 miles at a 9 min/mile pace before work, some with my friend Christie (yay to having my morning running buddy back!)
It was Dustin and my 9 year wedding anniversary. This is the 3rd year that we “recreated” one of our engagement photos. It’s fun to see how we’ve changed…except Dustin still has that same sweater 🙂
Thursday: I slept in and had to run after work; unfortunately I didn’t get out of the office until 7 pm, so it was a very dark run. 2 mile warm-up, 8x400m at a 6:45 min/mile pace, 2 mile cool-down. 7.6 miles total, 8:50 min/mile average.
Friday: 5 easy miles with Christie and Matilda. It was Tilda’s first time testing out her new NoxGear Light Hound vest– I’ll share more it in another post I’m drafting about dark running tips, stay tuned!
I fit in a quick Pure Barre class as well on Friday. I hadn’t gone to a Pure Barre class in awhile and just found out they shortened the class from 55 minutes to 50 minutes. It seems that they eliminated some of the ‘against the wall’ ab work, which wasn’t my favorite part of class anyways, so I’m fine with it.
Saturday: 16 mile long run. When I woke up, it was pouring and lightning. I was pretty sure I was going to have to do my run on the treadmill, but closer to 8 am, the lightning had stopped and it was just raining. I would much rather run in the rain than do 16 miles on the treadmill, so I went for it and ran to the Calhoun Beach Running Club, where fortunately there were a few others in my pace doing a long run in the rain. 16 miles total at an 8:55 min/mile.
The fall colors in Minneapolis are just amazing right now- nothing better than running this time of year, right? Even in the rain!
That evening, we did some belated anniversary celebrating, first at Prairie Home Companion with Chris Thile at the Fitzgerald in St. Paul:
…followed by dinner at Travail.
It was our first time eating at Travail- what a fun experience! We will definitely be back again.
Sunday: 7 recovery miles with my friend Lindsey at a 9:10 min/mile pace.
It was a gorgeous day so we met my sister and her family at a corn maze for some fall fun.
Summary: 1 solidcore class, 1 barre class, 52 miles of running.
52 miles is down from the 67 last week, and next week will be an even bigger decrease in mileage. Taper time!
I’ll be re-reading THIS POST about the taper. If you’re in taper mode too, check it out.
…And if you’re going to be in NYC in two weeks, meet up with Jess and me on Saturday!
8 miles before work! That’s fantastic. I fear I would have to get up at 3 a.m. to fit that in!
But it’s so nice to have it done 🙂 Worth a shot!
WOW, NYC is almost here! And Antarctica! How exciting is that?
Just need to stay healthy 🙂
How cool to get into the Antarctica Marathon! Happy Birthday too! I’m loving the idea of recreating your engagement photo. My hubs and I met on Halloween umpteen years ago. We should do something fun to honor that! Good luck as you taper down to NYC. Thanks for linking!
You guys should definitely do something fun to honor your Halloween meeting 🙂 I love old photo recreations…
I too would rather run in the rain than on the treadmill!
That is so clever and cute that you reenact your engagement picture!
How exciting about Antarctica!
Lightning would have been been the line for running outside, but rain is okay 🙂 It actually wasn’t that bad once I got out there…shoes are still wet though!
Antarctica! That is awesome! I know someone who ran it and he said it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. BTW – love your green dress from your dinner out.
Good to hear- I hope your friend had an amazing experience!
Thanks for the compliment on the dress, I just got it from Boden a few weeks ago 🙂
Woo-hoo! I can’t believe only 2 weeks to go!
So excited!
Happy Anniversary – we had our ninth wedding anniversary in August, so looks like were married just months apart!
Congrats on 9 years, that’s awesome 🙂
Yay for a confidence boosting tempo run! I love all the fall colors too- this is really a beautiful time of year for running (or marathon training!)
The weather and the colors and the fresh fall air…such a fantastic time to be a runner 🙂
…Until a few months from now we’ll be singing a different tune, haha!
Best of luck on your last world major!!!
Thanks Erin, hope your running is going well!
Enjoy the taper! Hay is in the barn! Love the green dress as well! I need to try out Travail – have always meant to.
Thank you Eric! You’re so nice 🙂
Travail lived up to the hype!
Wow two weeks until race day! Time flies. Great week of running!
I am so excited for yall about the Antarctica marathon! That is so cool and I cannot wait to read the race cap!!
I think I have found my new motivation in trail running! The 13.1 miles flew by and I was so focused on not falling, not missing the views, and not stepping on horse poop I barely had any negative I canno do it thoughts!
That’s so great to hear Eri, congrats on your trail half and I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!!!
NYC AND Antarctica – how exciting!! Can’t wait to hear about it!
I am pumped for both- totally different experiences though 🙂
Really enjoyed reading this week’s recap! I can’t believe that 52 miles is relatively few miles for you, but I’m sure your legs will thank you for the taper when it comes to Race Day! I caught a lot of your week via instagram – especially loved your photo recreation – it’s super adorable!
Thanks Isabel, you are too kind! 🙂
Generally high mileage works for my body, but everyone is different!
A few weeks ago, my coworkers joked I should sign up for the Antarctica Marathon since I love running in the cold. That’s crazy it was a 3 year waiting list! Congrats on finally getting in! Solid workouts and I love your green and blue dress!
Thank you Kim!!!
Well, Antarctica isn’t actually that cold- apparently it’s been in the upper 30’s the past few years, which is pretty good running weather 🙂 You’d love it!