Happy Sunday everyone!  I am on Team TCS Teachers and training to run the Chicago Marathon on October 13.  This will be my 9th marathon and my 6th Chicago Marathon.

Here is how my week went:

Week #1, June 24-29

Monday: Rest day.  The first week of marathon training.  I went for a 30 minute walk before going to work.

Tuesday: Ran 1.59 and walked 1.17 miles.  This was an easy run with some hill strides.  It is flat where I live so the best I could do was a ramp to the expressway.

Wednesday: Ran 3.35 and walked .20 miles.  A good run.  It was a 15 min warmup, 8×45 sec @9:42/mi with 1 min jog recovery, and then a 15 min cooldown.  I did the intervals too fast and then was tired towards the end.

Thursday:  No running and no walking.  I reactivated my Peloton membership and took my first class this year.  My cat scratched the bike seat so I bought a new one.  It wasn’t as easy to install but I did it.  The seat it wider and much more comfortable.

Friday: Ran 2.47 and walked .29 miles.  It was a 30 minute easy run.  Total was 2.47 @12:12 average pace.  It didn’t feel easy and was surprised I hit the required paces.  Prior to this week of training, I’ve been doing run/walk and am pleased that I ran the first mile without stopping.

Saturday: Ran 4.01 and walked .47 miles.  It was an awful run.  It was humid.  I was hot and then got a headache.  It could have been the humidity but I could not keep up with the paces.

Sunday:  Walked 1.96 miles and 25 minutes on the Peloton.  The weather was much cooler than yesterday and it felt good to walk.  Also, I enjoyed my 15 minute low impact ride with Camila.  

Overall, I am pleased with this week.  My long run didn’t go well but sometimes that happens.  I am pleased to be back on the Peloton and plan to also take some strength and stretching classes.

TOTAL:
Running: 11.41
Walking: 5.70
Cycling: 10.48