Another week closer to marathon number 47! My goals for the Paris marathon have changed since being sidelined with a tendon injury for 2-3 weeks. Now I just hope to finish the 42km safely (without further injury) and hopefully enjoy myself, no time goal at all. Here's how training went this week: Monday: Rest from running- 45 min spin class at Psycle, Heartcore reformer after work. Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Four Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Hello friends! I haven't been blogging since I posted about my injury, which was four weeks ago... This injury has been a frustrating one- they all are, though, aren't they? Ha! I took two weeks completely off of running. I went to a spin class every day (just 45 minutes) and often a pilates class (as I normally would.) (Spin fitness did NOT translate to running fitness for me.) I Continue Reading
8 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
8 weeks until the Paris marathon..maybe?? After two 60 mile weeks in a row (and before that, an intense week of snowboarding in Switzerland), I shouldn't be surprised that my body revolted a bit and an injury popped up. Repetitive or overuse injuries are bound to happen eventually. They are frustrating for sure, but they are also a good reminder that we have to be kind to our bodies- marathon Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 9 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Is it spring yet? The London winters aren't nearly as cold (or slippery) as Minnesota, but I am still eager for some sunshine and warmer temps! But I'll keep plugging along in Paris training, hoping to see the sunrise soon... Monday: Easy 7 mile run before work. I had to wfh for a bit as our landlords (they own the place, but live in Hong Kong) were in town and coming over with their architect Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 10 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
10 weeks until the Paris Marathon! Here's my recap of training this past week: Monday: Total rest day. My tailbone/pelvis was still feeling weird after the fall when snowboarding in Verbier, so I had hoped a day of TLC would help, which it did. Tuesday: Track Tuesday! I had a dentist appointment later in the morning so was wfh until then, so was actually able to hit the track when it opened Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 11 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Well, as expected, there wasn't as much running this week as usual, since Dustin and I were in Verbier snowboarding Saturday through Thursday. We managed to run twice over the trip, but just a 5k distance each time, and then just snowboarding the rest of the days. I'm excited and ready to get back to Paris marathon training now. Here's my weekly recap: Monday: Second day of snowboarding in Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 12 Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Short and sweet recap this week of training for the Paris Marathon! Monday: I was heading out the door for an early run when I learned that my 12:40 flight from Heathrow to JFK was cancelled- just cancelled, no explanation, no rebooking...Fortunately my EA was able to book me on an earlier flight on a different airline. But that meant instead of running, I needed to pack up and head right to Continue Reading