It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
1. I runfess…
I recently skipped another one of my favorite 5ks – Malta 5k (2022 recap). Of course, I checked the results and would have won my age group (and some great swag.)
last year’s for 3rd…
Marathon training takes priority… 15 miles, instead.
2. I runfess…
Continually with my marathon obsession, I ran a Half Marathon last weekend but took it slow so I could add 5 miles after to count as my 18 mile long run.
heading toward the finish for the half
Maybe I should have signed up for the 18 miler but I didn’t want to commit to 18 miles…
dragging to the finish after 5 more
3. I runfess…
I’ve been trying to get my mid-week long runs done but not successfully…
So if I can, I’ve split the run… some miles before work and some miles at lunch or after work (5.5 + 2.5 = 8 miles)
4. I runfess…
I do miss my racing friends and I get FOMO when I see all their FB posts so tomorrow, I signed up for a 5k.
last year…
So what’s my plan for getting my 12 mile long run done?
Simple: run 6 miles from my car to the race start, run the 5k race and then run 3 miles back to my car.
It’s a fun race with no age group awards…
5. I runfess…
Marathon training and my work schedule have taken precedence over going to the gym.
I hate to go to the gym when it is crowded so that means I only go early in the morning.
I had planned to go 3x a week (since I run 4x) but sometimes it’s only twice (Fri & Sun) or once (Sun). Or not at all (if I am away on Sunday)!!
That darn job!!
Sunday at the Y…
Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.
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Good job getting in those extra miles after the half!
Good luck with your race tomorrow. Depending when it starts, could be great weather.
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It starts at 11 am. Lol. Not racing it. Just getting in the miles.
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It is rough when work interferes with your fitness goals! Sorry I missed you in NYC this week.
You are doing great with your marathon training. You have a solid plan to get your miles in this weekend. Good luck!
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At some point we will be there at the same time or I need to come to DC.
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Not sure if my previous comment went through? Looks like you have found some creative ways to get your longer runs in and have fun along the way!
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You do what you gotta do.
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I know… I often have the feeling that I would have plenty of time for everything, if only I didn’t have to go to work!
Sounds like you’re doing a great job getting your runs in! Did you end up regretting not running the 18 mile race? Would it have been easier than doing those last five miles on your own?
I agree with Deborah’s comment above- it sounds like you’re definitely having fun with this marathon training.
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Yes. My legs were stiff after stopping and starting
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I like doing races as part of the long run – it’s tough not to get sucked into the paces. I also like splitting runs if I have to. You have to be flexible. Great job on making it work!
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Thanks. You’re the pro.
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You’re doing such a great job of fitting in those extra marathon miles. Well done!
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trying… but it’s so hard
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Regardless, you’re doing great! It’s hard when there are so many things to get done first thing in the morning. I often struggle with that.
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I think we all do. Priorities.
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You’re doing a great job logging all those 26.2 training miles 😉 It gets tough once the runs exceed 15 miles. I think one time, Barb and I were training (for Route 66). We ran a couple miles before a half marathon, then ran another 3 miles afterwards…after stopping at the finish line for a snack, LOL. Those final three miles were crazy hard!
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It is crazy doing it this way. But whatever works.
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Good job on getting your long runs in while still fitting in some races. You’ve got to keep training fun and that’s the way to do it! 🙂
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Thanks. True but still hard.
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It can definitely be a challenging fitting in all the miles for marathon training – you’re doing a great job!
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Thanks Michelle
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