For some reason I love the number “5” and anything that is an increment of “5”.  So with this past week being week #5 of marathon training, I knew it would be a good week and I was not wrong.  Well, not perfect but still a good week. *Week #5, July 7-13 Monday: 1 mile WU, 4…

Thanks to all that entered my giveaway.  The winners are: Lisa A. Nicole L. Amanda A. Prizes will be sent this week. I will have another one in a couple of months!!

I survived another week of marathon training.  Here is my update for my training. *Week #4, June 30-July 6 Monday: 1 mile WU, 6 x 200 @8:30 (400 RI), 1 mile CD I’ve never done 200s.  I liked those a lot.  I did WU and CD @10:32, 200s @8:25.  Felt great and was impatient during…

Miles Ran/Last Month:  75.34/65.18.  Another great month of training with Coach Sara.  Yeah, I still don’t like tempo runs but I am enjoying 400s.  On Monday I ran 200s and I like those even more. Highest Mileage Week:  21.  I did all of my workouts that week (speed, easy, tempo, and long).   Races Planned/Completed:…

Disclaimer:  I am not an Injinji ambassador nor was I compensated for this post.  I simply like these socks and want to share them with you. Happy Hump Day!  It is finally July but where did the past six months go?  I’m on summer break and have been taking it easy.  I finally watched “House…

Hard to believe another week of marathon training just went by.  I know that during the school year the days just fly by but it seems like they go even faster during the summer.  Oh, and another month went by and we are halfway through the year.  Here is my update for my training. Week…

Another exciting week of marathon training.  And no I am not  being sarcastic. Week #2, June 16-22 Monday: 1 mile WU, 40 minutes @ 10:00, 1 mile CD Done.  WU and CD miles at 10:32 pace and 4 miles at 9:52 pace. Tuesday: Rest/Stretch Wednesday:  Run 45 mins @ 10:45 pace Went outside at 6am and it…

1.  Have you signed up for the ZOOMA Chicago half marathon or 10K taking place on Saturday, August 2nd?  Please use discount code CAMB8 for a 10% off either distance.  It will be an exciting weekend! A mocktail party, recovery yoga, and running with friends A cool swag bag which includes a technical tee, a…

The Chicago Marathon is less than 4 months ago.  This past week was the official start of marathon training.  Yep, that is 18 weeks of speedwork, easy, tempo, and long runs.  I will be working with Coach Sara to not only get me ready for the race but also to PR.  Of course my ultimate…