Another week, another weekly recap of training for the Fargo marathon in 5 weeks! As far as I have heard, the marathon is still on, though I have started to see races get cancelled (Air Force Marathon, New Jersey Marathon.) Dustin is running Boston in October; so far they also haven’t mentioned anything about a cancellation.
I’ll keep training as though it’s on for now!
(One quick thing- in addition to my weekly recap, I’m recapping my recent trip to the Boundary Waters HERE, check it out! The devastating news right now is that the BWCA is CLOSED to any visitors due to wildfires and drought. So sad!)
Here’s how this past week went:
Monday: 7 miles, 9:20 min/mile average before work with Christie. I was still SOOOO tired from the BWCA. I am surprised I got up. Felt like I had run a marathon over the weekend!
We gained a dog on Monday; meet Odin! We were dog-sitting him while his humans were in Alaska. He’s super chill and Ruth and Matilda love him.
Tuesday: I just couldn’t get up before work. Sleep was much more needed. I was able to sneak out over lunch with Ruth for 7 miles, 8:45 min/mile average. It was a little warm for her, so we only did 5 together and then I went back out to get my full mileage.
Wednesday: Workout Wednesday! 3 mile warm-up followed by 4x(4 minutes at marathon pace, 1 minute faster), 5 minute recovery jog between sets, and then another 4x(4 minutes at marathon pace, 1 minute tempo), 1 mile cool-down. 10.6 miles before work, 8:58 min/mile average, Whew!
After work, I did a few strength classes on the Peloton app- some upper body and core.
We had a bocce game that evening and we played so poorly! I don’t know what was up…we got crushed. No longer undefeated!
Thursday: Another tired morning. I slept in again and ran over lunch, this time 8 miles, 8:45 min/mile average, 5 with Ruth, 3 alone.
Ruth followed up the run with a power nap. I wish I could have done the same!
Friday: 5 easy miles with my friend Vicki (and Ruth again- she’s getting lots of runs in this week!), nice and easy 9:35 min/mile average. Humid out there!
After work, I did 30 minute “Strength for Runners” class with Matt Wilpers on the Peloton app.
Saturday: 16 mile long run with some marathon pace in there, 9 min/mile average. I started out really easy for me, like 10:30’s. I was tired, but eventually warmed up and settled in and was able to do some miles at goal marathon pace. My workout was supposed to be 4 miles easy, 5x(1 mile at marathon pace, 0.5 mile at tempo, 0.5 mile recovery), cool down to 16-18. I struggled to pick it up on the tempo 1/2 mile but did my best. I checked my phone at the end and Dustin had texted asking if I was home and if I could pick him up. Similar to my run a few weeks ago, where Christie gave me a ride, he was not feeling great. So I cut the cool-down short to get home to head to where he was for a rescue!
Same sports bra twice in one week! Don’t worry, I washed it, ha! It’s a really old Flyout bra from Oiselle that I still love; it has a secure pocket on the back for your phone and wide supportive straps. It’s a winner; if they bring it back, I will definitely be purchasing another one!
Saturday evening, we had tickets to the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit (the one that is making its tour across the country.)
After the 35 minute show, we grabbed dinner on the patio at Centro in NE Minneapolis and it was just one of those perfect summer evenings…
Speaking of Van Gogh, I was reminded of the time many years ago that my sister Erin was in town around Halloween, and we went to a party dressed as Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh and…a paintbrush! I put a lot of work into my paintbrush costume and everyone thought I was a troll. Ha!
Sunday: Sunday run with Dustin and Ruth; maybe a strength class with Peloton later today.
Summary: 60 miles of running, some strength training classes on the Peloton app.
The week started out hot and humid, but ended on a much milder note, making for a really nice weekend. But I’m not ready for summer to be over yet!
I’m linking up with Running on the Fly and Confessions of a Mother Runner as part of their Weekly Rundown. Check it out!
I’m boycotting the end of summer….it’s gone far too fast and Winter will be here far too soon (Fall is such a short season in my area). Love those Van Gogh costumes! I’d LOVE to see that exhibit; his work is quite breathtaking and beautiful 😉
Fall is MUCH too short here too Kim! I’m not ready…
You would love the Van Gogh exhibit! It was an interesting way to view his work.
Another solid week for you!
That Van Gogh exhibit looks like so much fun! The show is coming here in December and I can’t wait to see it.
Enjoy! Its cool how its making its way across the country!
Hi! I always admire your consistent training, and occasionally check in here when I need a reminder that it’s possible to keep it up while also living life outside of running. I didn’t realize Dustin was training for Boston–will keep any eye out for you guys there (assuming it happens)!
Hi Betsy! I didn’t know you were running Boston this fall. I’m optimistic it will happen. Dustin is excited for a Boston in the FALL 🙂
Totally! And I’m also optimistic.
I have a plane ticket and plan to be out there to cheer! Let me know your goal time, I’ll be near the finish.
Great job this week! It’s disappointing to hear that some races have been cancelled. I really wonder what others will do. I think it will depend alot on location and guidelines in those states/counties. I am not ready for summer to be over but I need a break from the humidity!
Totally agree, I think it will really vary by location.
You have been dealing with tough training conditions for sure!
Love your dress, and costumes!
Great that you have such a lunch break to run as sometimes mornings come just too early.
Strength for runners are some of my favorite Pelo classes. Such quick impact
I like Matt Wilpers classes the best so far! What are some of your favorites?
Matt’s are good, I think his 12/18/19 is the one I’ve done the most. I do enjoy Becs’ as well, which is surprising as I don’t usually care for her runs. Her idea of an “easy” run is not mine, but as a faster runner you might also enjoy her runs. Andy Speer also has some good ones
Ha ha… love the costumes! Although you did look a little… troll-like. I’m sure once you explained everyone could see at once that you were a paintbrush.
Sounds like you had another solid week of training. Ugh, I can’t believe we’re back to talking about race cancelations! Fingers crossed that yours happens.
I know, I totally looked like a troll! A paintbrush was an aggressive idea for a costume, ha!
This heat and humidity really is so draining. Good idea to get a little extra sleep. Love the Van Gogh costumes. We are seeing that exhibit here in a few weeks. Have a great week. Fingers crossed for no more cancellations
Sleep is my favorite 🙂
Your costume was great! Sounds like you had an off week with sleep and bocce ball, but Ruth lucked out with lots of runs. The Van Gogh exhibit looks so cool!
Ruth was a lucky pup this week!
Omg the costumes are fantastic! So fun! A power nap sounds so good. I swear I’ve been exhausted ever since the kitchen thing started last week. Nice miles for you. Fingers crossed your marathon will happen.
I feel ya! I could always use an extra power nap 🙂 Big fan of naps.
I’m glad you all are having fairly decent weather. our summer has kind of … well, sucked hahaha! seems like you got some good miles in too! any reason why you are having trouble in the mornings though? maybe just at a training peak now that you are only 5 weeks away??
Odin is adorable <3
I hope your marathons don’t get cancelled!!
The Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit seems soooo cool. And loving your halloween costumes but I kind of get the troll thing hahahaha!!
I think I’m still tired from the physical exertion of the Boundary Water trip.
I was sad to hear about the canceled marathons but totally understood why they had to make that call. I do wonder if some of the bigger marathons will follow what Chicago is doing in asking for proof of vaccination status.
Another great week of training for you!
Odin looks like he fit right in:)
Odin was right at home!
Because of Henri, our humidity is hanging on!
Odin is very handsome. Love the photo of Ruth & Matilda lounging on your bed.
Fingers crossed for your Fargo marathon!
Thank you Judy!
Too funny about your sports bra – you’ll certainly see repeats of the same clothes in my recap because I hang the stuff to dry in my bathroom. If it passes the sniff test I’ll wear it again 🙂 Love the costumes! Very creative.
ha! I feel like I’m a heavy sweater…but I could probably try the hang dry method and get away with it at least once!
Sounds like you and Ruth had a great week of training! I love the paintbrush costume!
Kudos to you for your mileage this week. I think I would have taken a few days off to recover from the trip. I see you are wearing the seamless bra. I have a few of them and wear them for the Peloton bike classes. Love them. I love how the 3 dogs are posing. They’re smart; they know you are taking a photo to post on the blog for your friends. 🙂