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NYC Marathon Countdown – Packing List

October 15, 2014 Happy Wednesday and welcome to another NYC Marathon Countdown post.  Today I am sharing my Marathon Packing List - I love lists!  If you have your own packing list feel free to share you link in the comments - I love crowdsourcing and getting new ideas (I can round them up in next week’s post if you like).  Eventually I’ll figure out how to make this a downloadable list. In related news, NYRR will be posting my…

NYC Marathon Training 10/6-10/12 – Week 17

October 13, 2014 Monday 10/6 - 2 miles + 45 minutes cycling + ClassPass DC Launch Tuesday 10/7 - 2 miles + 60 minutes personal training Wednesday 10/8 - 60 minutes yoga Thursday 10/9 - 60 minute barre class + 1 mile + 60 minutes personal training Friday 10/10 - 45 minute barre class Saturday 10/11 - 20 miles Sunday 10/12 - Rest day Total: 25 miles And Week 17 is done! The next two weekends call for long runs of 12-14, and 8-10 miles respectively; easy…

NYC Marathon Countdown – Logistics

Under a month to go! Last week I shared five ways I keep motivated during my training cycle.  Thank you for all your comments and tips! This week I am writing about some logistics I’ve finalized ahead of marathon weekend. Image: TSC New York City Marathon The Hotel Because I deferred my 2013 entry to 2014, I had an early start in terms of hotel scouting (the lottery was held in Spring 2014).  I made my reservations in December 2013…

NYC Marathon Training 9/29-10/5 – Week 16

October 6, 2014 You know it is fall when….there are tons of races on the weekend (Portland, Wineglass, Wilson Bridge, Gretes Gallop… the list goes on). Hope everyone had a good run whether it be racing, training or for fun.  Since I was up north, I got to break out some of my fall duds… yess. Monday 9/29 - 1 mile + 60 minutes personal training Tuesday 9/30 - Rest day  Wednesday 10/1 - Rest day Thursday 10/2 - Rest day Friday 10/3 -…

NYC Marathon Countdown – Motivation

With a little month to go I thought it would be fun to dedicate the next few Wednesdays to NYC related topics (logistics, lists, clothing etc). As I alluded to in my post yesterday and the day before, my motivational level has certainly decreased from Week 1 to Week 15. Image: TSC New York City Marathon I knew marathon training would be a huge time commitment , but things/life have changed in the 7 years between marathons and I forgot…

NYC Marathon Training 9/22-9/28 – Week 15

September 29, 2014 And just like that September is nearly over! November is right around the corner and this Wednesday marks 1 month until the Marathon.  Monday 9/22 - 5 miles Tuesday 9/23 - 1 mile easy + 60 minutes training Wednesday 9/24 - 1 mile easy / Rest day Thursday 9/25 - 2 miles + 60 minutes training Friday 9/26 - 5 miles  Saturday 9/27 - 10 miles Sunday 9/28 - Potomac River Running Perfect 10K Total: 30.2 miles This week was pretty great mileage-wise, however the…

NYC Marathon Training 9/8-9/14 – Week 13

September 15, 2014 And just like that Monday is here again. Before I start with my training recap I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my cousin Steph!  Monday 9/8 - Rest day Tuesday 9/9 - Rest day Wednesday 9/10 - Rest day Thursday 9/11 - 2 miles + 60 minutes personal training Friday 9/12 - 3 miles + 60 minutes personal training Saturday 9/13 - Rest day Sunday 9/14 - 3 miles + Navy Air Force Half + 2 mile walk  Total: 23 miles…

NYC Marathon Training 9/1-9/7 – Week 12

September 8, 2014 After a few amazing trips, I am excited to be in DC for the next few weekends in a row.  My next mini-trip or racecation will take me to Corning, NY for the Wineglass Half Marathon.  Mileage-wise I am getting back on track and I think next week I will be back to my “normal” schedule. Monday 9/1 - Rest day + Travel back from NY Tuesday 9/2 - 1/2 mile sprint + 60 minutes personal training Wednesday 9/3 -…

NYC Marathon Training 8/25-8/31 – Week 11

September 2, 2014 Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend.  Yesterday we were driving back to DC from NY so I moved this usual Monday post to Tuesday.  Before I get to the weekend stuff, week 10 of training: Monday 8/25- Rest day (still sore from the 16 miler) Tuesday 8/26 - 60 minutes personal training + 2 miles Wednesday 8/27 - Errands Thursday 8/28 - Packing + errands Friday 8/29 - Out of town for Patty + James’ wedding Saturday 8/30 -Out of…

NYC Marathon Training 8/18-8/24 – Week 10

August 25, 2014 A little over 2 months before NYC - yikes!!  Speaking of NYC, I received an email about their new marathon merchandise, what do you think?  I am a bit indifferent at the moment, I do not think I will pre-order anything and will wait for the expo (more options + a little superstitious). Monday 8/18 - Stretching + Rest Day Tuesday 8/19 - Stretching + Rest Day Wednesday 8/20 - Stretching + Rest Day Thursday 8/21 - Stretching + Rest Day…