Though I’m technically counting down and recapping my training for the Dublin marathon on October 29th, the truth is that I still had a 42km/26.2 miles to cover last week, albeit at a slower pace than normal (and way more of a party!) But I wanted to respect the distance, so I was gentler on my training overall last week. Here’s how it all went down (and be sure to read my recap of the Marathon du Médoc HERE!)
Monday: Rest day! It was technically a U.K. holiday, and I am a U.K. employee (i.e. on a U.K. calendar) but knowing that I was going to be out of the office for Bordeaux for 5 business days, I figured it was smarter to just work a full day to prepare to be away from the office. It was a normal working day in that regard, though I did work from home since no one would be in the London office. I thought about doing a short run, but it had been a full week since my last non-running day, so instead I took the pups for a long Heath walk in the morning and again in the evening, and then fit in some core and some light barre type glute strength after work
Tuesday: Tempo Tuesday! Warm-up, 4×8 minutes at tempo with 2 minute recovery jogs. 7.6 miles total, core after work
Wednesday: Easy 6 mile run, a bit of work, then catching the Eurostar to Paris. Lots of walking in Paris!
Thursday: 5.4 miles in Paris with Dustin along the Seine:
Then we took a train to Bordeaux, and a bonus shakeout run with the Marathon Tours group of just under 3 miles along the Garonne river.
Friday: Solo 4.75 mile run along the Garonne before a full day of wine tastings and exploring Bordeaux.
Saturday: A 26.2 mile party at the Marathon du Médoc! Read my recap HERE. What a blast.
Sunday: Rest from running! A 5.5 mile recovery walk through the Bordeaux vineyards.
Summary: 53 miles of running, limited strength, attempt at daily core (especially the Caroline Girvan dead bug 12 minute workout! It’s keeping my IT band happy.)
A short-for-me post to recap the week of the most unique marathon ever. Catch up on that experience HERE!
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What a superb week!
Thank you Liz, cheers!
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You are definitely getting the most out of living across the pond! Off to read your marathon recap.
I’m trying my best!
Love it! You all are having so much fun! Off to read your recap
Thanks Deb! Trying my best to make the most of it!
What a fun way to get in a long training run for your focal fall marathon! Can’t wait to read your recap!
Milk and cookies – now I get it! 😉 I noticed Dustin’s milk shirt on IG, but missed the cookie on your head so I couldn’t figure out his shirt. Now that I get it, that’s great!
Haha, yeah, it doesn’t make a ton of sense that’s its cookie dough!
Sounds like a great week, Jessie! You had a great mix of fitness, running and “taper” 😉 I love your cookie costume!
Thank you Kim!
Always respect the distance! Haven’t read your recap . . . yet, but sounds like it was a good time. 🙂
How is running by the Seine? I was years away from being a runner when I went to Paris — I imagine it’s crowded? Seems like a nice place for a run, still!
In the morning, there are a lot of runners out along the river, but its not crowded with tourists. Very different if you ran after 10 am I bet!
So much FOMO. You know I love everything French… and a wine marathon. Perfect!
Haha, then yes, you would have loved this Darlene!
This all looks amazing! I CANNOT WAIT to read the race recap, and that’s where I’m heading right now.
Haha, thanks Jenny!
What a great week – lots of miles even ahead of the marathon. You deserve to take it easy and what a nice way to recover! I’m about to check out your recap for the full event. Congrats!
Thank you Melissa! I think the race was harder on my body than I expected as I have been feeling pretty fatigued this week and I’m being gentle on myself 🙂 It’s still 26.2 miles!
That really sounds like an enjoyable week! I’ll have to go and read your race recap. That marathon tours run must be a lovely way to see a new place. I love your cookies and milk outfits!
Thank you Susanne! Marathon Tours does a good job with their trip.
Beautiful routes to run. Wonderful 🙂
Cheers, San!
What a wonderful week and epic event! This race is supposed to be so fun! I’m so glad you had the chance to take it on!
Me too! It was a blast.