So we’re 7 weeks to the Soldier Field 10 and 9 weeks to Ragnar, and then I officially start training for the Chicago Marathon. I guess I should actually start getting back into a training mindset. For the record, I’m not actually following any kind of training plan right now, other than “run a respectable amount and try to get in some regular strength workouts.” (TM)
These posts are more for me, so move along if they bore you.
Monday AM: 2.15 mi run in 23 min, 10:38 pace.
I am NOT a morning person, so when I do get up early to run, I don’t have high expections. This was the day after the Shamrock Shuffle, and my shins started bugging me (usually a sign that the shoes I’m wearing aren’t doing it for me).
Monday PM: 50 minutes* of Pilates megaformer at Body R D.
*I love and hate the Brown Line. I love that it’s the “nicest” of the L lines, but hate how slow it is. I was late to my class (it’s an hour long).
After class, I biked ~2 miles on a Divvy.
Tuesday AM: 3.13 mi run in 30 minutes, 9:38 pace.
I wore my trusty Brooks Adrenalines and this run felt GREAT! What? They never feel great in the morning.
Wednesday PM: Burlesque class, 1 hour.
Thursday Lunchtime: Yoga class, 1 hour.
My work offers free classes at the office via CorePower Yoga, and I’m finally taking advantage.
Thursday PM: 4.18 mi in 39 minutes, 9:24 pace;
I “tempo-ed” the middle miles. I have not done much speedwork in the past few months. My body doesn’t understand anything other than easy-ish pace right now.
Saturday AM Lunch: 9.15 mi in 1:33, 10:11 pace.
Like I said, I’m not a morning person, so my weekend long runs generally happen late morning or early afternoon during the colder months. Anyway, the Chicago 50K was going on, so I got to run here and there with friends I saw on the course.
Sunday Lunch: 3.11 mi in 29 minutes, 9:24 pace.
Ever since I attempted to take ballet a few months ago, and left class early because I was feeling faint, I’ve been telling myself to go back. I really meant to go to class today … but honestly, I chickened out and went for a run instead. Hmm.
Total miles: 21.7
Total time: 6hr, 35 minutes
What’s in my gym bag? Burlesque class edition. (That would be a sequined bustier, elbow-length gloves, ballroom dance shoes and ballet slippers – having a sis-in-law who owns a dance studio & dancewear store has it’s perks.)
Ran into Amanda (pacing/support) and Melanie (racing) during the Chicago 50K.
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