These weeks continue to fly by and Mother Nature continues to play hide and seek with the spring weather. It was a bit of an up and down week for me running wise. And, then there’s that little hometown race called the Boston Marathon happening! Here’s how my workout-week went down…
Run to Remember Training Week 3
Monday: Rest day
Tuesday: C-r-a-z-y day but did manage to squeeze in a HIIT workout before my son’s spring concert.
Wednesday: 3-mile run – there was just nothing pretty about this run. I was just happy that it was short and done!
Thursday: 3 miles and redemption! I went back to the same route as the day before and this time felt strong pushing through the hills. Ended up with negative splits which was a nice added bonus!
Friday: Spent the day at the Boston Marathon expo!
Saturday: After hours of standing at the expo my legs didn’t feel much like running so I pushed the run to Sunday and stuck with getting a walk in.
Sunday: 5-mile run. The legs felt like led for the first 2 miles, but somewhere in mile 3 they kicked into gear and the rest of the run felt pretty good. And the return to 60-degree weather didn’t hurt either!
Working at the Boston Marathon Expo
The highlight of the week was the opportunity to hang out at the Tailwind Nutrition booth at the expo! I absolutely love being in Boston in the days leading up to the Marathon – the vibe is absolutely electric! While I’ve been to my fair share of race expos I’ve never worked a booth at one so I was pretty psyched when Tailwind put out a call to the Trailblazers to see if any of us were interested in helping out.
I could probably write a whole blog post about my time at the expo. First of all the Tailwind team was awesome! I also had the chance to meet so many runners – people from all over the world and with so many great stories. From charity runners and multi-marathoners to those looking to capture their 6th star and others who will be toeing the line of their first marathon.
No surprise, I could have stood there and talked about all things running all day! Their enthusiasm was infectious and I especially appreciated the runners, that upon hearing that I would be volunteering on Monday, thanked me for being out there. I also really appreciated the words of encouragement I received from others who learned that I’d be running Chicago as my first this fall.
Runners are really a special group!
Me with fellow Trailblazer Denise. Photo courtesy of Tailwind Nutrition.
I can’t wait for Marathon Monday! Good luck to all the Boston runners!
I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down. If you do a weekly recap, be sure to join us!
Negative splits is a real rarity for me! It’s amazing how tiring it is standing up on your feet all day! I bet the city is so much fun right now. Have a great week Michelle and thanks for linking up
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I must say I surprised myself with the negative splits – doesn’t happen often!
It is surprising how tiring being on your feet all day can be – but being at the expo was so worth it!
How fun to work the expo! It really is unlike any other expo. So much electricity in the whole city. Enjoy Marathon Monday! I’ll be stuck at work but will keeping tabs on the TV and of course, tracking my friends.
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I do love the way the whole city really seems to embrace marathon day!
So cool to be at the Tailwind booth! And volunteering on Monday will make you part of so many runners’ dreams – I hope the weather takes a turn for the better.
Way to go on those hills – I am trying to jam in some hill training but have a feeling it’s too little too late!
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I wish I was there with you! What an exciting weekend, and I sure hope the weather shapes up for all those marathoners tomorrow. Thank you for volunteering…we all know how valuable of a role that is 😉 Thanks for linking with us, Michelle!!
Aww thanks Kim – I really do love to volunteer for this one!
Seriously jealous of your experience at the expo as a TT! I never got to do that when I was a trailblazer. Glad to see Tailwind getting some mainstream love. You represent well. How fun!
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Thanks Wendy! Had so much fun with Tailwind – they’re going to be at the Chicago Marathon this year too!
That is so cool you worked the Tailwind booth! Boston is the best expo I’ve ever been to and you know I’ve been to a few. ; )
I’ll actually be in the Now Foods booth at the Chicago expo so I look forward to seeing you! Have so much fun volunteering on Marathon Monday!
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That’s great that you will be at the Now booth! As it gets closer I will closer I’ll be sure to check in on which days you be there so I can see you!
I love it when I also get negative splits on my runs!
How awesome that you were at the expo! One year I would love to spectate the race. I say that each year but now I have to make it happen.
I won’t be running the Chicago Marathon but also sometimes do check out the expo.
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If you get the chance to spectate Boston definitely do it. I think the crowd support is amazing!
isn’t it amazing how one day a run can feel subpar and then the next day you run the SAME route and it feels amazing? what the heck!??
how fun that you worked at the expo! love it! admittedly I loved the Boston expo last year – it has an AMAZING buzz to it.
The one day great, next day not so much has seriously been the story of my running lately!
Yay, for that Redemption Run!!! How awesome and negative splits too! Runners are truly special – I spent Sunday evening with a group of runners. I was with 2 good friends but didn’t know the rest of the group. But you wouldn’t have thought it because when we started swapping running tales, it was like we had known each other forever!
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Isn’t that great when you join a group run and that happens?!
I’m glad your legs ended up feeling better by the end of Sunday’s run! And it sounds like an amazing experience at the exo. Hope you’re having fun today 🙂
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Had so much fun at the Marathon, despite the crazy weather 🙂
Isn’t it crazy that one day you feel great and another at the same distance you feel like crap.
You are so lucky to be in Boston!!!
I’ll never BQ but I wold love to volunteer.
I know what you mean…I’d never be able to qualify so volunteering is a great way to be a part of the whole weekend.
How lovely (and OMG I love Tailwind – so good to run with, so many fewer tummy aches!). Hope you’re having a wonderful time working at Boston!
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Yay for another fan of Tailwind! 😉
I love that you got to work the expo! What a fantastic opportunity! Volunteering is awesome and even better when it’s such an incredible race!
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I love that you were able to volunteer at the Tailwind booth at the Boston Marathon Expo. I imagine that the energy in the city is similar to how it is here during New York City Marathon week – it’s super exciting!
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So fun about working at the Boston expo! I would love to hear more about it! It is one of my goals to make it to see the marathon one day, since running it is not in the plans for me!
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