Week 2 marathon training

The last two weeks running training have been great to summarize. Most of the runs I e been really easy I love that I only do 3 during the week and a long one on the weekend. By the weekend I'm ready for a long run. I started out in my new shoes kayanos and I absolutely love them by far best shoes so far. During the week I am running in my new balance shoes they are ok but total different feel than my kayanos. I am really looking forward to my 7 mile this weekend. Last weekend I had 6 on tread cuz this is a never ending winter. The first four miles were fine and then I didn't feel hydrated so had to stop a lot for water. I have been dodging getting sick so that's a plus. Kind of been bum I g about my weight but I need to remember the amount of miles ahead of me and plus I'm strength and core training so I know I gain muscle. My goal weight is 110 with a body fat percent of no more than 10-15%.

Weekly recap

Ive decided I'm going to still blog about my running but not everyday. I will do a weekly recap. I already use an app that tracks my weight miles feeling etc so I will just update once a week . I decided I only wanted to weigh in at ten start and finish but now I think I'll do it once a month.

First official marathon training day

Today was the day! The first official marathon training day has arrived. It was only a brisk 3 mile run but it was more significant than any normal 3 mile run for me. It was a sense of accomplishment and power. Adrenaline even went through me with each step. I am really doing this. The next 18 weeks will be my best/worst of times:) had to run on the tredmill of course for a good month probably because of all the snow and cold outside here in MN. Here we go!!!

Last unofficial training weekend

Today was the last weekend that isn't counted towards our marathon training. Had to do 6 today and with our internet going out it was a frustrating run. Eventually it started working so I was able to watch a movie while I ran. Foot still hurt at the bottom so going to massage it today with some stretching. Super excited for Tuesday official training starts. No excuses. Oh and I am weighing myself once at start and once at the end. Muscle weighs more than fat so I'm going to measure body fat percent.

Last unofficial week

This week has been an off week with last week having to do our long run on Friday because we left for the cities for the weekend. Then after we returned,Monday was a rest day, ran Tuesday in the new shoes I purchased ;brooks adrenaline. The shoes were digging into my foot and I don't think I stretched enough of it could be from doing so many squats I ended up hurting my hamstring. Took Wednesday off and ran three miles in my old brooks trance 12 shoes. Run went great just a slow run. Going to run again tonight and then 6 tomorrow. Returning the shoes and hoping to get something that fits better! Official training starts next week! Ahhhhh!

Ready for my last off training week

After buying two new pairs of shoes specifically for training for my first marathon I am so excited to get back into running this week. Training officially starts next Tuesday so I'm using this week to mentally prepare:) I deserve to run. I love the feeling of goal setting and being dedicated. I like to know what's coming and what I'm working towards. I love the routine. I watched a video of two women literally using every fiber of their body to preserve and finish what they set out to do and that pushes me harder. http://youtu.be/MTn1v5TGK_w
I am ready to take on anything.

6 miles

Ran 6 miles on the local track instead of the treadmill. I am glad I did this because now I know I will NEVER do that again. The constant lapping around in circles put so much pressure onto my feet and hips. I also used my gps on my phone and it was about a mile off! So I really couldn't enjoy running because I had to count my laps I did. I would rather run on my treadmill and watch a movie on my iPad than run on a track again. Can not wait to run outside again!!!! Today is Sunday which means its a cross train day. We only have Haley so we are taking her swimming. Should be super fun!