Weekly Workout/Training in Review 6/8-6/14

June 16, 2014 Monday, already?!? Weekends sure go by quickly! Picture from Monday’s run in Rock Creek Park Sunday 6/8 - Rest day Monday 6/9 - 4 miles running Tuesday 6/10 - 1 mile elliptical + 60 minute training session + 2 mile walk Wednesday 6/11 - Rest day + Marathon training kick off meeting Thursday 6/12 - Rest day Friday 6/13 - 1 mile elliptical + 60 minute training session Saturday 6/14 - 1 mile walk  Total: 9 miles My total mileage decreased by 3…

Friday Five: Lessons from MCM ’07 Training

June 13, 2014 Another Friday is here and we are almost midway through June… what??!?!?? Summer is going to F-L-Y.  This past Wednesday I attended Potomac River Running’s Distance Training Program kickoff at their new Penn Quarter location (more about that in an upcoming post).  Image: Potomac River Running DTP The kickoff meeting brought back memories of training for my first 26.2, the Marine Corp Marathon.  Although it has been 7 years, I thought it would be a good exercise…

Tasty Thursday – Coconut Peach “Crumble”

June 12, 2014 A couple of days ago I was in a Trader Joe’s for because (so many goodies to be explored/bought).  I passed by the sample counter and the table of peaches caught my eye!  I had to sample whatever they were making.  Image: Trader Joe’s The appetizer was a mixture of cottage cheese, maple syrup, peaches, and cinnamon laid on top of their coconut cookie thin.  It was one of the most delicious combinations I’ve had.  Of course…

Weekly Workout/Training in Review 6/1-6/7

June 9, 2014 This month is definitely off to a better start! Sunday 6/1 - 5 miles Monday 6/2 - Rest day Tuesday 6/3 - 2 miles elliptical + 60 minute training session Wednesday 6/4 - 2 miles walking  Thursday 6/5 - 2 miles elliptical + 60 minute training session Friday 6/6 - 1 mile walking Saturday 6/7 - Rest day Total: 12 miles My total mileage was more than 2x than the previous week.  I like getting back into a routine!  The highs from last…

Friday Five – This Summer I Will

June 6, 2014 Hello Friday! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and this week’s theme is “This Summer I Will…” 1. Start a New Project While my current project kept me very busy, it was a great learning experience professionally.  I was able to work with some incredible people (internal and client).  I will begin a new project/role next week. I am also lucky that this will be DC-based. 2. Focus on Marathon Training Image: NYC Marathon New York is…

Tasty Thursday – Apples + Goat Cheese + BV

June 5, 2014 Tasty Thursday took a little hiatus the past month.  In April, I shared Runner’s World take on Hummingbird Muffins. I looked at my “What I’m Cooking Next" and was immediately drawn to the Sliced Apple with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar recipe.  It sounded like it was easy to prepare, yummy, and I do love goat cheese. Ingredients 1 sweet apple 1 ounce soft goat cheese 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts balsamic vinegar Slice the apple into wedges…

Running Goals in Review through Q2

June 3, 2014 Six months into the new year - I thought this would be a good time to review my 2014 Running Goals through Q2 (my nutrition and fitness goals in review can be found here and here). Track Weekly Mileage - ONGOING I’ve been tracking my weekly mileage/workouts each Monday since March.  Thanks to all those who commented and gave advice - it has definitely been a great accountability tool. Follow a Training Plan - ONGOING I would…

Weekly Workout/Training in Review 5/25-5/31

June 2, 2014 I love short work weeks - I had a relaxing weekend with some of my favorite people and caught up on some much needed sleep! I think (and hope) my schedule is back to “normal” next week. This was a much better workout week than last week.  Although the number of rest days were greater than the number of exercise days, I am glad it was not zero.  Sunday 5/25 - Rest day Monday 5/26 - Rest day Tuesday…

Friday Five – Things in My Gym Bag

May 30, 2014 Friday is already here! I love short weeks.  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and this week’s theme is “Five Things in my Gym Bag.” 1. Shoe Bag I always have this shoe bag - it holds my sneakers while I am at work and work shoes while I am at the gym.  A bit of a germ-a-phobe, I do not want my shoes soiling my clothes. 2. Shoes Yes, plural! I carry both my running and cycling…