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Chicago Marathon Training Week 5 – 6/29-7/5

Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Even though it is the same number of days, Saturday-Monday always seems longer than Friday-Sunday! Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update (One day later than usual...will get back to my usual blogging pattern soon! I have so many posts in draft mode to share).  Monday 6/29– 2 mile walk  Tuesday 6/30 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training + 1 mile elliptical  Wednesday 7/1 – 2 mile walk…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 4 – 6/22-6/28

Last week = rain + thunder + lightning.  The upside to all this rain....it cooled DC a bit! On Sunday we were greeted with some amazing weather for the Baltimore Women's Classic 5K - wasn't the Baltimore skyline gorgeous?!?  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 6/22– 2 mile walk  Tuesday 6/23 – 2 mile walk  Wednesday 6/24 – 2 mile walk + 3 mile run @11:42 min/mile Thursday 6/25 – 2 mile walk + 15 minutes…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 3 – 6/15-6/21

Last week was another scorcher...when/will I ever acclimate to the heat? Maybe not... it will always feel uncomfortable to me.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 6/15– 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training Tuesday 6/16 – 2 mile walk + 45 minutes cycling  Wednesday 6/17 – 2 mile walk + 3 mile run @12:13 min/mile  Thursday 6/18 – 2 mile walk  Friday 6/19 – 2 mile walk + 2 mile warm up/cooldown + 3 mile run @ 11:37 min/mile Saturday 6/20 – 60 minutes…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 1 – 6/1-6/7

One week down and many weeks to go.  The highlight of last week included swimming (yay) and the lowlight was missing some runs (boo).  I am not to worried about it, I'll be able to make it up this week.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.   Monday 6/1– 2 mile walk + 35 minutes swimming Tuesday 6/2 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training  Wednesday 6/3 – 2 mile walk +…

St. Michael’s Half Training 5/11-5/17 – Week 8

Last week went by so quickly! Hopefully it will be the same way this week...I am looking forward to a long holiday weekend.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 5/11- 2 mile walk + 3.5 miles (including steps)  Tuesday 5/12 - 2 mile walk Wednesday 5/13 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes yoga  Thursday 5/14 - 2 mile walk + 50 minutes yoga Friday 5/15 - 2 mile walk  Saturday 5/16 - St. Michaels Half Marathon + 1…

St. Michael’s Half Training 4/27-5/3 – Week 6

What a weekend! It was SOO beautiful out - I hope you were able to enjoy the sunshine as well.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 4/27 - 3.5 miles  (hills)  Tuesday 4/28 - 60 minutes personal training + 3.1 miles (strength exercises) Wednesday 4/29 – Rest day Thursday 4/30 - 2 miles walking Friday 5/1 - 2 miles walking Saturday 5/2 - 5 miles + 3.1 miles (hills and intervals) Sunday 5/3 – Bethesda Chevy Chase Res1cue…

St. Michael’s Half Training 4/20-4/26 – Week 5

Oh Monday... how do you sneak up on us so quickly! I am definitely singing "Monday Monday" of Mamas and Papas fame.... hopefully it will not be a "Manic Monday" a la Bangles today.  And I can't believe it is almost May! As per usual, I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update. Painting of flowers in flowers.... you know I could not resist that shot! Monday 4/20- Rest day Tuesday 4/21 - 45 minutes…

St. Michael’s Half Training 4/13-4/19 – Week 4

Happy Marathon Monday! I've been enjoying all the Boston Marathon related articles, posts and pictures from this weekend and looking forward to more today.  Now I'm super excited for marathon training to begin (Jennifer remember to look back at this post when I start complaining about how tired I am come September).  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update. Monday 4/13 - Rest day Tuesday 4/14 - Rest day Wednesday 4/15 - Rest day Thursday 4/16 - 2 miles + 60 minutes…

St. Michael’s Half Training 4/6-4/12 – Week 3

Happy Monday everyone! This past week was super busy, but it was SO fun!  Per usual I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update. Warning: Get prepared for quite a few DC/Cherry Blossom pics! Monday 4/6- Rest day Tuesday 4/7 - Kristina's Virtual PAWS 5K+ .5 mile cool down  Wednesday 4/8 – Rest day Thursday 4/9 - 2 miles with 4 x hill repeats + 60 minutes personal training Friday 4/10 - Crystal City Friday 5K #2 Saturday 4/11 -…