I have decided to casually adopt a 3 day/week marathon training plan. I do not have the time with two little girls and work to run 6 days a week like some of these crazy training plans require you to do. Plus, I enjoy my cross training days such as lifting weights or core exercises. Since this marathon training plan doesn’t truly begin until the end of May I figure I have time to pick and choose the runs I’d like to do and just try to gradually increase my mileage on the weekend.
Today was Easter Sunday so we went down to my in-laws house in Sawyer for an Easter feast and egg hunt with all the grandkids. I had to watch what I ate because I decided to run in the evening which was a huge bummer (I love holiday food). My brother-in-laws gave their feedback on the best 8 mile route in the surrounding area and I set out with my car to place my water bottles on the side of the road. I placed them every 2 miles and ended up doing some loops around the large country blocks to maximize water bottle placement.
It went great! I flew around the course, found every water bottle, and even did some 9 minute miles. After I returned I told my husband with a huge smile on my face “I’m back.” It was in my previous training that my long runs were 9 min/miles not the slow 10 min/miles I am forced to do now. This is so cool!
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