It’a another week closer to my 39th full marathon, which will be the Boston Marathon 2022!
I uploaded my proof of covid vaccine awhile back and received a QR code to add to my apple wallet for the expo. They made the process really easy and its great to know they are doing what they can to keep people safe. My personal concern is that I get covid right before Boston and can’t run it…but despite that fear, we have relaxed a little bit; we’ve been eating dinner inside (see pic below from Saturday night) and “doing more” social stuff than before, as cases have come way down in Minnesota, for now. I hope I can stay healthy for the marathon!
On to the weekly recap!
Monday: Intentional recovery run, solo, 8 miles, 9:30 min/mile average. Still some snow behind me in this pic, but I was in shorts! it was about 45 degrees when I ran and got up to 65 later in the day!
30 min upper body + 10 min core on Peloton after work.
Tuesday: This was supposed to be a Yasso 800 workout, but TMI, my stomach was not feeling well, so I actually didn’t hit any of the paces, though I did what I could. It was also raining (though not pouring). Not my best day. I felt really worn out afterwards too and had an upset stomach the whole day. Yuck. I ended up with 9 miles, 9:10 min/mile average.
Still managed my 10 min core + 10 min upper body after work.
Wednesday: Stomach was better, though not perfect. Christie met me for easy miles at 5:30 am, 7 miles, 9:15 min/mile average. We had terrible weather- cold stingy sleet pelting our faces. It may have hit 65 degrees on Monday, but was back to terrible winter-type weather by Wednesday.
20 min upper body + 10 min core on Peloton after work.
Thursday: Work from home day, so I took advantage of sleeping in a little bit before starting my work day. (After 3 days with alarms in the 4:XX’s, I definitely needed it!)
After work, Dustin joined me for my tempo run: 20 min easy, 15 minutes moderate, 2:30 jog, 10 min tempo, 2:30 jog, 5 min tempo, 15 minute cool down to 8 miles total, 8:10 min/mile average.
These paces are still really easy for him, so sometimes it can be mentally hard when I am working and he’s jogging along and barely breathing, BUT the benefit of having him there to push me really helps. I’m really glad I have a partner who will run with me.
10 min core + 20 min barre on Peloton after the run
Friday: I met up with my friend Vicki and an old colleague of ours for some easy miles together, 4.2 miles, 10 min/mile average.
Saturday: My schedule called for 2 hours of easy running (a cutback after the 21 miler last weekend!) I ran to my friend Julie’s house, which is about 1.5 miles away, and then we did 11 together, then I ran home. On the way home, I ran into Dustin and Ruth, so I did a mile with them. 14 miles, 8:55 min/mile average.
The temperature was SO cold again- 18 degrees with a “feels like” of 3 with some awful wind gusts. It didn’t make the run very fun; I was glad to have a cutback week!
The Right Fit for 14 miles in 18 degree/windchill in the single digits:
-Sweaty Betty Therma Leggings
-New Balance Heat Grid Hoodie
–lululemon Swiftly tech long sleeve as a base layer
–Oiselle PNW headband– could have used a gaitor as my face got very cold when the wind was gusting
-Oiselle Bad Weather mittens
–Smartwool socks
-My new men’s size Saucony Endorphin Speeds (my wide feet are doing much better in a men’s shoe, but now I have to work to replace all my REGULAR shoes too, which is sad…)
I followed up with the run with my 10 min of core on the Peloton app before lunch and some lounging around. Our friends were going out of town just for the night, so they brought over their dog Odin for a slumber party with Ruth and Matilda!
Odin is super chill and easy to dog-sit. Of course, there were some long (albeit COLD) dog walks with all three!
Saturday night, we checked out Stepchld, a newish restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. It was delicious! We shared the Minneapolis Beauty burger (so good!), sweet potato fritters, and the burrata dish. Everything was very good. Cool vibe too.
Sunday: 7.2 mile run with Dustin, 8:20 min/mile average (The average pace is always faster with Dustin!) We didn’t bring Ruth since she had run with him the day before and she seemed tired from the extra excitement of having Odin visiting. I followed the run with 10 min of core on the Peloton app and hope to fit in some more strength training later this afternoon.
Don’t be misled by those blue skies, the temperature on this run was still 17 degrees with a “feels like” of 7. Where is spring??
Summary: 57 miles of running, daily core, random mix of strength on Peloton app. I’ll have one more longer run next week (with some marathon effort, I believe) before the real taper begins two weeks out from Boston.
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Nice work–I’m impressed that you could eake out 9 miles feeling so crummy. Sounds like you had a bug of some sort. Glad it’s gone!
I had those very same conditions on my run in Wisconsin this morning–I did not pack correctly! Somehow I managed to make it work and the only thing cold was my face. The sun felt good but it didn’t do much to warm me up! I’m ready for warm weather!
I think it was something I ate, since it didn’t last too long.
My face was cold as well, but I didn’t want to do a full face mask in March- sad!
Odin definitely looks super chill and so photogenic too!
Sorry that you didn’t feel that good on Tuesday but glad that it was short lived. I know a few people that have battled a nasty stomach bug recently so it sounds like it’s definitely going around.
I’m not sure what it was- something I ate? Not fun!
Odin is very sweet!
Yeah, where exactly IS Spring? It wasn’t in Iowa this week (or weekend), LOL. We had the granddog, Lola, Friday night. It’s always fun with her, but Max could care less…I guess that’s a good problem (though she always tries to sneak his dog food).
How nice that you were dogsitting! It’s good for the pups to have company.
When runners are sharing stories it’s never TMI. LOL
How fun to doggie sit and I’m sure Ruth and Matilda loved having Odin visit.
Totally! Runners…we’re different 🙂
Despite the temperatures, the two of you never look like you’re cold! In that weather, I’m all red and sniffly!
Give me all the burrata! It’s my favorite.
Boston is almost here! It sounds like the expo is going to go smoothly and everything will be fine. We have also relaxed quite a bit, although I still wear a mask in stores and busy places.
It was a delicious burrata dish too! Loved it.
Wow- that 14 mile run in “feels like” temp of 3…. that’s hardcore. I’m glad you have blue skies at least! Fingers crossed that you have good weather for Boston- but at least you’ll be prepared for anything.
Yes… getting Covid and missing the race would suck!!! I think the odds of that happening are slim- cases are really dropping. I think most people have had it, or had the vaccine (or both).
It’s true most people have had it or are vaccinated but if I get it-even mild- I can’t (and shouldn’t) run the race, so it’s still a risk! Selfish but I don’t want to get sick, Covid or anything else!!
Boston is coming fast now! I’m so excited for you! I agree the weather this week was challenging. I’m so over the polar temps by now. Odin is so handsome! How fun to have a doggie sleepover!
Odin is a handsome fella! We like taking care of him.
Will spring ever come back… feels like 6 here today!
Great job on getting it all done.
It helps to have a big goal… like Boston. You are going to do great!
Thanks Darlene.
stomach issues are the worst! Hope that is all over with. I forgot why you said you switched to men’s shoes. I am having some bunion issue all of the sudden and I wonder if that might help me as well. I am seeing a podiatrist next week and I will ask!nice job this week
My feet are getting wider with age/repetitive running. I bought the same shoe in a men’s (sized down 1.5- hard to find below a mens 7) and the width is much better for me. I hadn’t progressed to bunion but uncomfortableness and a big callous led to the change.
Well apparently stomach bugs are making the rounds! Nice job running all those miles with a few iffy days.
I hear you on running with someone when it’s easy for them, hard for you (which describes almost anyone I run with — not completely true, but close — the life of a slower runner). It is nice to have the company though!
Odin is a very handsome dog — but why does Matilda look so unsure?
I enjoy running with Dustin, but it’s just such a different run experience for us physically!
I’m not sure why Matilda looked unsure- she likes Odin!
Odin is so cute! Well done on all your work this week, you’re doing amazingly (as always). We have really high covid here in the UK, quite distressing as so many people we know have it. Ugh. Anyway, running around outside is the safest thing to do, right?!
Yikes, I didn’t know it was increasing so much in the UK. Agree that running outside is still okay, but we are back to eating indoors here.
Another solid week of training! Great job getting those 9 miles done with stomach issues – never easy. Glad it was short-lived.
Thank you Michelle.
I think my husband Ditiro annoyed everyone around us at the ultra. We were huffing and puffing while he was chatting, taking photos and just generally having the time of his life as our hard pace was a “walk in the park” for him! So happy you also have a partner who runs with you and pushes you to be your best. That new restaurant looks lovely – I love the inside brick wall. Love that style but don’t see it too often here!
Same to you! It’s great to have a partner who gets it, right?