Seven days…just seven days! By this time next week, I will be out somewhere on the streets of Chicago. But, before I get ahead of myself, here’s a quick rundown of this past week.
Chicago Marathon Training Week 17
Monday — I wrapped up September with a rest day and 140 miles for the month!
Tuesday — 5 miles. October kicked off hot and steamy. It was 74 degrees before sunrise – not cool Mother Nature! It was a really good run despite the humid conditions. I also started a new plank streak.
Wednesday — I woke up just feeling off so I did a short core workout, including my plank and called it a day.
Thursday — I don’t know if it was the rainy weather or my mileage catching up with me, but I was feeling creaky. So I pushed my run to Friday and opted for some time on my mat.
Friday — 6 miles. This was probably one of the worst runs I’d had in a while. I felt like I was dragging the whole time and could not get out of my head.
Yep, this sign in the road pretty much summed it up!
Saturday — 8.5 miles. And just like that this run was glorious! It was just 38 degrees when I started so I had to break out gloves for this one but I was not complaining. This run was everything Friday’s run was not!
Total miles for the week – 19.5
Total miles on the road to Chicago – 440.2
Today, and most of this week really will be very low-keyed. Daily planks, rolling/stretching, and my PT exercises. I have just two short runs this week plus the International Chicago 5K on Saturday…and then training is done. My biggest challenge this week will be keeping my nerves under control!
That’s my rundown for the week! Any suggestions for race week?
I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
I am really excited for you! It’s really been fun to watch you train and see how much progress you’ve made. You are going to rock it!
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Weekly Run Down Hello October Let’s Do This
Thanks Deborah! I have really appreciated your support 🙂
sooooooo excited for you!!! just take it easy, rest, roll, stretch, get a little shake out run in… its ok to be nervous! you are going to be amazzzzzzzing next Sunday!!
really hope to catch up with you, Kim and her mom on Friday at the Expo!!
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Thank you Renée! I will message you about catching up.
This is SOOOO exciting!!!! The best advice I could offer anyone embarking on their first marathon is to just take it all in, and never forget that YOU made it all possible in getting there 😉 When I ran my first, I kept telling myself “Wow, I am really here, running a marathon!” (and,of course, in true Kim fashion, I nearly broke into tears each time LOL). So proud of you, Michelle!!!!!
I will be shedding many tears I’m sure
Yep me too!
Awww thanks so much, Kim 🙂 I love your advice – and I’m betting there will be a few tears!
I’m glad you had that redemption run! That should really be a confidence booster. I’m excited for you to run Chicago and I hope we can connect while you’re here. Excited to see you run up Mt Roosevelt and down to the finish chutes to claim your medal!
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I really needed that redemption run for sure! I’m really keeping my fingers crossed that I will get to see you – I’ll message you to see if we can connect.
Getting really excited for you! Glad you ended the week on a high note.
Bad runs happen. Not always any reason for it. You are ready!
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Hello October & Fall: 9/30-10/6 WRD
Thank you Judy!
Just one week to go…how exciting! I could write a book about the number of things that I’ve learned as a runner, not the least of which is how hot it can be first thing in the morning before sunrise. Fingers crossed that your race day weather is closer to Saturday’s temps. GOOD LUCK with your race and enjoy every step of it!!!
Beckett @ Birchwood Pie recently posted…Weekly Sweats: Half Marathon Recovery Week
Let’s hope Mother Nature plays nice! Thanks!
Yes!! We are in the home stretch and it’s so exciting. Can’t wait to see you next weekend 🙂
Feel free to text me this week if you want to vent about any taper crazies!
Kim G recently posted…Weekly Run Down: Chicago Marathon Training – Week 13
Thanks Kim – I’m sure I’ll need you to talk me down off the ledge at some point (or two) this week LOL!
It’s so close! I’m so excited for you. You are going to crush it!!!
angela @ happy fit mama recently posted…Last Week’s Workouts – Recovery Mode
Thank you Angela 🙂
I’m so glad your last long run was a good one! That’s s great way to slide into marathon week! You are going to have a blast!!
Coco recently posted…Easing Into October With The Lifeline Metric Half Century
It felt great to finish the week on a high note! Can’t wait for next weekend!
The taper is tough…runs that should feel easy don’t! Glad you had the glorious 8.5 miler though. Excited for you for next weekend! Good luck!
Jessie recently posted…Weekly Recap: 5 Weeks Until the Indianapolis Marathon
No doubt taper is making me a little crazy! Thanks Jessie 🙂
So glad that last run was better. Happy end-of-taper and good luck for next weekend. So exciting! Not sure I know anyone from over here doing it – apart from Sir Mo Farah, of course!
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Thank you Liz!
Wow! What to say! I’m so proud of you. Watching you on this journey has given me confidence that with hard work and consistency I too can do a Marathon. You have shown up each week, and as Kim says, on Race Day take it all in. This is YOUR moment to shine. And can’t wait for your social media update, holding that medal!
Shathiso recently posted…Run the Berg Training – September
Oh my goodness thank you for your kind words Shathiso 🙂
So excited for you! Chicago will be awesome. I hope you have a great race day!
Lisa @ TechChick Adventures recently posted…Weekly workouts – homecoming week
Thanks Lisa!
Yay, so excited for you and the race! That’s great that you had such a good run on Saturday. It’s nice when the weather cooperates.
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It always helps when the weather cooperates!
Ah girl, I am SO excited for you!! Have a fantastic day, I’ll be cheering for you from Colorado!