This week I focused on making sure my body is rested and relaxed. And hopefully to keep my taper madness to a minimum.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Plan | Rest | 4 m run | 5 m run | 4 m run | Rest | 5k race | 8 m run |
| Actual | Rest |
Rest | 4 m run |
4 m run | Rest |
race |
8 m run |
Monday:
Rest!
Tuesday:
Rest!
Wednesday:
4 miles in 39:02 (9:45 pace)
I was running during my lunch break and the weather was nice 70′s! The first mile or 2 was great and the last one was a struggle, it felt hard and I had a tough time breathing. I think the breathing is related to humid weather.
Thursday:
4 miles in 37:05 (9:17 pace)
Felt much better! Less humid that day and I was singing along with my music. Easy quick lunch run – love it!
Friday:
Rest
Saturday:
5k race: 24:57
It was a good race, not perfect, but good. You can read more details about the race HERE.
Sunday:
8 miles in 1:20 (10:00 pace)
Good, easy run today. This was my last “long” run and also my last treadmill run in this training cycle! I have 3 more runs left until Sunday (3miles, 4miles and 2 shake out miles the day before). I’m planning on running during my lunch break. I’m looking forward to have time again in the evening!
Last long run – done and done 
Total miles:
Planned 21-24 -> Actual: 19
Feeling:
- Body: Great!
- Mind: taper starts to play tricks on me, getting nervous and excited, freaking out about the weather, worried I get sick
Comments/Thoughts:
I’m seriously stalking weather.com and so far it doesn’t look good. First it was cloudy and perfect, then it was a 40% chance of rain. Not again!! Last year I ran in rain and the race director said, it wasn’t raining on race day in over 5 years. 2 years in a row with rain? Please no!! On Monday the weather went back to 10% chance of rain. This will be a crazy week, BE WARNED!
5 days until marathon #3!
Oh my goodness! only 5 days! You are so ready for this… can’t wait to virtually cheer you across the finish line! Really excited for you Christine… May the wind be at you back and the power of the universe in your heart! xoxo
5 days?! Eek!
Hoping for great weather for you on race day! I’m entering the taper madness now too. Every ache and pain is magnified in my head.
Good Luck!!! Sounds like your ready!
Only 5 days! You’ve trained, worked hard and have such a great perspective when it comes to running. You’re going to rock this race Christine…rain or shine!
oh i really hope it doesn’t rain again this year! it was still a great race but i know it would be so much fun without the rain
i know you will do great!! safe travels and good luck!