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November 2016 Training – Week 4

Posted on December 3, 2016February 25, 2017 by JT Running DC

I ran every day this week! Mostly easy miles but I introduced a little speed work and hill sprinting to wake up the legs. Physically, my hip felt a little better. But today, I wondered if I caught a cold…

November 2016 Training – Week 3

Posted on November 26, 2016January 17, 2017 by JT Running DC

I returned to running regularly this week! It was hard fitting some of my runs in since I’ve started seeing a chiropractor on some mornings. It’s only been two weeks since I ran the New York City Marathon, so I’m

November 2016 Training – Week 2

Posted on November 19, 2016January 20, 2017 by JT Running DC

I was pretty exhausted after the New York City Marathon on November 6th and took the next 6 days off from running. I eased back into it this week but only ran 3 days. I started chiropractic treatments to treat

2016 New York City Marathon

Posted on November 8, 2016January 20, 2017 by JT Running DC

Scroll all the way down to the end of the post for an abridged version. Prologue The New York City Marathon is my favorite marathon! This would be my fourth consecutive running. I started training for the race back in

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 19

Posted on November 5, 2016 by JT Running DC

My last training week before the New York City Marathon was a mixed bag. I ran my long run well but my attempt at running goal marathon pace was slow. Insomnia played a role but the weather was ideal… I’m

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 18

Posted on October 29, 2016January 19, 2017 by JT Running DC

I really cut down my mileage this week. And, I only had two workouts! I ran my long run as a dress rehearsal. My interval workout was hard but surprisingly chatty. I struggled with insomnia for most of the week

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 17

Posted on October 22, 2016January 20, 2017 by JT Running DC

I completed a 22 miler on Sunday and then started my taper! I recovered and then ran so well this week that I contemplated continuing my training and picking another goal race. But mentally, I’m ready for a break! Training

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 16

Posted on October 15, 2016January 20, 2017 by JT Running DC

I had a good result at the Army Ten Miler. It helped me set expectations for the New York City Marathon next month. This was the peak week in my training schedule and it featured three pretty hard workouts one

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 15

Posted on October 8, 2016January 20, 2017 by JT Running DC

After a rest day on Sunday, I felt ready for a final push – two more hard weeks until my taper! Confident in my endurance, I wanted to run harder this week. I ran a tough interval workout on Tuesday,

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 14

Posted on October 1, 2016January 20, 2017 by JT Running DC

I ran in all three local jurisdictions – Maryland for a race, the District of Columbia during a few run commutes, and Virginia for my usual runs. I focused on endurance runs with a little faster stuff mixed in. By

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