Category: Training

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 5

Between the heat and humidity, I hit a wall this week physically and mentally.  Tuesday’s interval workout left me completely wrecked.  Wednesday’s moderate run wasn’t much better.  So, I ran today’s tempo run inside on a treadmill.  That was better. 

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2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 4

After last Saturday’s long run, I was happy for some easy running on Sunday and Monday.  I nailed Tuesday’s interval workout on Chicago’s busy but flat Lakefront Trail in low 70 degree temperatures.  Then, I had a few recovery run

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NYCM Week 3 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 3

Only two workouts this week as my coach transitions me to a 10-day training schedule.  I managed half marathon pace pretty well during Wednesday’s tempo run but was no where close to hitting marathon pace for four miles on Saturday’s

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2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 2

This wasn’t one of my strongest training weeks.  It started out alright with a 5K where the weather was cool and I ran better than expected.  But, it ended with a missed morning workout which led to an evening tempo

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NYCM Week 1

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 1

Start spreading the news – I officially started training for the New York City Marathon this week!  The first workout was a little rough with 75+ degree temperatures and 90% humidity.  But, the week ended well with a fun tempo

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