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Future Moments of Yes: My 2018 Goal

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I’ve had a major goal in mind for some time now, but I’ve been keeping it to myself because of fear. This decision came about after a Well Yes!® Moment of Yes I recently had in which I realized that I need to get back to doing what I love and find time to make it work with my busy new schedule as a mom. I know the goal will be incredibly challenging but worth it, and I’m finally at a place where I’m determined to make it happen and ready to share it.

In November, when I was just heading into my second trimester of my pregnancy, I decided I would secretly sign up for the lottery for the Chicago Marathon, which takes place in October 2018. I have run this race before — it was my second marathon after the Kentucky Derby Marathon in 2015 — but not as a mother. Ever since bringing our 3-year-old home as part of the adoption process, I have not been able to successfully train for a race. I’ve signed up for two half-marathons in 2017 that I wasn’t able to complete. The first didn’t work out because I didn’t successfully adapt to motherhood yet and plan for the race accordingly. The second race I had to skip on doctor’s recommendation early into my pregnancy. I’ve been longing to run a race again since the Chicago Marathon in October 2016. I felt so inspired when I took Victoria to watch the runners, including one of my good friends, in 2017, and I knew I wanted to take part in it again. Last year has just felt like an off year for me because I put my love of running on the backburner. And so, I had a Moment of Yes for the new year: I want to make time for what I love, what makes me feel good about myself. In 2018 I want to let go of any judgement, opinions and excuses and get back to running!

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Completing the Chicago Marathon was one of my greatest accomplishments. I can’t wait to run races again!

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While I was not able to win a spot in the Chicago Marathon in the lottery, I decided to sign up for the Chicago Half Marathon just a couple weeks before. I hope that I can still find a marathon to sign up for in the fall as well. In order to train successfully, I’ll need to make sure I am taking care of myself, including nourishing myself. That’s why for the past several months I’ve been staying active as much as I can while putting good foods into my body. One of my go-to food options has been Well Yes!® Soups, which are made with non-GMO, nutritious ingredients, like sweet potatoes, kale, and quinoa. I love the vegetarian options like Tomato Carrot Bisque and Minestrone with Kale Soup. They all come in cans with non-BPA lining, too!

One of my go-to soup flavors is Cajun Red Bean & Vegetable Soup. It’s been perfect on these cold Chicago days when I’m trying to refuel after a treadmill workout. Plus, it has 14 grams of protein (per can), which I appreciate as a vegetarian.

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Future Moments of Yes: My 2018 Goal with Well Yes!® Soups

Future Moments of Yes: My 2018 Goal with Well Yes!® Soups

Future Moments of Yes: My 2018 Goal with Well Yes!® Soups

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The Well Yes!® Tomato Carrot Bisque soup has been one of my favorite food options lately. It’s so good!

 

The Chicago Fall Half Marathon will be about six months after I have my baby. The reason I initially wanted to keep it a secret is that I was worried about what people might think about my decision, perhaps that I am crazy to do that so soon after childbirth, that I’m naive to think I’ll have the time, or that I would be taking too much time away from my kids. But to me, this decision is me saying yes to doing what is best for me, taking time for myself, giving myself motivation to stay active during and after pregnancy, and doing what makes me happy. Yes, I know training and the race will be difficult, that I will be absolutely exhausted when the baby arrives, that finding the time to train will be a challenge, but to me finding a way to make it work and to complete the race, even if I have to walk, will be worth it. I will be so proud of myself, and I hope my daughters will be, too.

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2017: Making Moves | 2016 Recap Plus Goal-Setting Tips

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Graham and I set an intention every year, and every year we have been amazed by how it comes true. 2015 was the year of adventure. 2016 was the year of growth. And now 2017 will be about health and success. Our version of success is to be business owners and work for ourselves. We’ve already made headway: Step 1 was paying off nearly all of our debt in 2016. I am grateful and proud that we accomplished that. Step 2 is to make the necessary investments and build up our wealth. It’s scary. It’s exciting. It will probably take some time, but if we go for it, we could be living our dream in early 2018 — or sooner! Of course, to get there we need to make small steps to better ourselves. Breaking down that intention further, here are my 2017 goals:

2017 Goals:

  • Run a marathon. I missed the lottery for the 2017 Chicago Marathon, so I will wait to see which marathon seems like the best option. I would love to cheer for the Chicago runners or volunteer, though. 
  • Build up our savings for both emergency funds and a long-awaited international trip we’d like to take.
  • Make investments into our future business.
  • Go on an international trip as well as several trips out of state (road trips, visiting family and more). I’m thinking Orlando, Minneapolis, New York City and Seattle.
  • Take video editing and photography classes.
  • Volunteer at least once every quarter.

Whenever I set new goals I like to look back at what I have just accomplished. 2016 was the year of growth, and we certainly did that in every aspect of our lives. Graham and I progressed in our skills, we added a little one to our household and we each accomplished personal goals.

2016 highlights:

Top beauty posts of 2016:

I incorporated more beauty posts on Floradise because I became more interested in finding holy grail products that are cruelty-free. My monthly favorites posts became my way of sharing my findings and experiences.

Books to motivate you in 2017**:

Most of the books I like to read are autobiographies and self-improvement works. My favorites of the year:

Tips to set your 2017 goals:

It’s OK and great to be inspired by others, but don’t feel like you need to set 20 goals for the year because you saw someone else do it. It’s perfectly fine to set one goal or to set many. It’s also OK to break down larger goals into smaller ones. More tips from my post on setting goals:
Brainstorm and Analyze.
Create lists of what motivates you, want you desire out of life, etc.
Write down words that describe your priorities. Ideas: Friendship, love, money, music, strength, confidence, generosity, admiration, nature, laughter, comfort, travel, family. Identify the areas that are most important and use them to guide your goals.
Ask yourself: What do you want your life to look like? What are your passions?
Write down what you want to achieve. If it helps, break the goals down into categories for different parts of your life. (Career, health, personal, etc.)
Ask yourself why you want to achieve a certain goal? What’s the underlying desire?
What resources can you list to help you achieve your goal? (Trainer, friends, books, classes, etc.) Write them down.
What investments (of time or money or anything else) do you need to make? Identify them.

Dream big but make more realistic short-term goals to work toward that big goal.
Try to find a middle ground between setting too easy of a goal and too unattainable.
Leave fear out of the goal-setting process. It has no place in it.
Leave judgment out of goal-setting. You might be worried about what people think. Put your own thoughts of why you want to achieve the goal above all other opinions.
Do you have a goal that you think it’s too late for? Repeat this: It’s not too late! Write down reasons and ways it can still be achieved.

“If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.” -Lemony Snicket


Be specific.
Write down exactly what you want (when, with whom, and how). The more specific you can be the better.
Start with one or two main goals. Once you have your main goal(s), you can break those down into smaller milestone goals.
Remind yourself of your goal(s) and your “why.”
Write them down and display them around your desk, bedside, in your wallet, etc.
Make a vision board or create a Pinterest board.
Set reminders on your phone of your goals.
Share them with friends or on social media.
Surround yourself with people with a similar goal(s).
Meditate or pray about that goal. 
Schedule time for your goals.
Break your goals down to smaller goals and plan out when you can work toward each goal. 
Ask yourself: What small steps can I take today to bring me closer to achieving my goal? What can I do each week? Make working toward your goals a part of your daily to-do list.
What’s a realistic timetable for achieving your goal? Write down due dates. 
Practice single-tasking. For each day or each week, consider focusing on just one goal. Focus all of your energy on it until it’s accomplished, then move on to another goal/milestone.

Observe the changes/Hold yourself accountable.
Measure your success. This is why I check in with myself with my monthly goals. Where did you fall short and can you break that goal down even further into smaller steps?
Celebrate your successes and don’t beat yourself up about the failures. Try again. Adjust in areas where you didn’t hit your shorter-term goals, but keep working toward them.
Don’t compare yourself to others. This is YOUR journey.
When you’re feeling discouraged, think about times in your life that you overcame an obstacle. You can do this!

2016 races:

I ran more than 500 miles in 2016. While I did not run as many miles as I did in 2015, I can forgive myself because the difference was 50 or fewer miles, and I had a hectic October and November that included bringing home a toddler. I managed to cut my half-marathon time and I completed my second marathon. I trained differently for my races and the hard work paid off. 
My recaps:

Favorites for Fitness in 2017**

If, like me, you have fitness goals in 2017, you might be thinking about investing in workout attire. I’ve had my eye on new fitness gear in the hopes Santa would bring me some for Christmas. While he did bring me some amazing gifts, workout clothing was not one of them. I’m instead putting these on my upcoming birthday wish list:

C9 Champion Sweater Fleece Top in Vivid Violet 

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C9 Champion Women’s Freedom Leggings in Plum

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Under Armour Mid Printed Sports Bra

Garmin Vivosmart HR + Fitness Band in Purple

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What are your goals for 2017? Share them with me in the comments, and thank you for supporting Floradise blog!

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A Virtual Half Marathon | Post-Marathon Thoughts

After the Chicago Marathon I had no plans to run another marathon. I didn’t have any 10Ks or half marathons in mind, either. I was only focused on finishing the marathon, resting the next day and then flying to Phoenix to pick up Victoria and returning to Chicago in one day. It was the most exhausting week of my life; even more tiring than moving to Chicago with just 11 days to prepare.

Now that I’ve had a month to rest, I am feeling the itch to sign up for another race. I haven’t made any decisions about a marathon, but I just signed up for a virtual half marathon. I had not heard of a virtual half until I received an email from the Phoenix Marathon, a race I have run before (half, not the full). If I run a virtual half before Dec. 31, I will be eligible to still try to earn the Arizona Copper Star, a set of five medals that you get by running the race for five consecutive years starting in 2016. You earn medals to represent the Five C’s of Arizona: Copper, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton and Climate. In case you’re wondering I can recite the Five C’s by memory, because I am an Arizona native. It’s ingrained in my memory. I think it would be an amazing achievement to earn these medals because I love my home state of Arizona, and the Phoenix Marathon has a gorgeous course. It’s also a well-run race, and I have enjoyed the swag given out the years I ran the half. The five medals come together to form an a copper star in the center. I WANT THESE MEDALS. I am not sure if life will allow me to do any of the races in Phoenix (technically Mesa), but I am hoping I can. 
So what is a virtual half marathon? It means I will run the distance and then submit a screenshot of my time tracked on my device. Once my time is verified, I will receive the first of the medals: Copper. I will also receive a race shirt and arm sleeves, which the race gives its runners every year. I love them!
I am glad this email made its way to my inbox just as I was debating my next running move. I find that when you are looking for an answer you will find what you need. As far as a marathon goes, I am leaning toward running either the Chicago Marathon or the Marine Corps one. Both are in October 2017, and both are via lottery. I would also love to run the New York City Marathon, which is a tough race to get into. I’m confident that the answer will appear though. It always does.

What are your current fitness goals? Share them with me in the comments!

Marathon Training: Differences Between First and Second Marathons

Marathon Foto, Chicago Marathon
Photo by Marathon Foto

I had two goals for my second marathon: don’t walk, and try to get any time better than my first marathon. When I crossed the finish line on Sunday, Oct. 9, I had no idea whether I had accomplished the second, and I would later find out that I didn’t. I got almost exactly the same time, and I was initially a little disappointed. Then I realized that I shouldn’t be too surprised because I didn’t track my pace at all; I just took it easy and steady. My running app malfunctioned early on, and it was then that I decided not to worry about time and to just have fun. I had to remind myself this marathon was about wanting to be a part of my new city and touring Chicago with 40,000 of my closest friends.

I did manage to jog the whole marathon, which was enough of an accomplishment for me. In my first marathon, I started out at about a 9:30-9:45 pace and ended up walking a lot of the final six miles. At the 2016 Chicago Marathon I maintained an 11 minute mile pace the majority of the time. I wasn’t in pain and I didn’t struggle mentally as much as I did my first time around. I actually felt grateful and positive, even in the last six miles. I kept telling myself I was almost done and feeling great, especially after a nice woman handed me an orange Popsicle.  
I credit my strength training and group runs for that success. I didn’t feel alone in my second marathon because I knew several other runners (I even ran with one of my teammates for a little bit). I wasn’t in as much pain because I had incorporated so much strength training, drills and group runs into my preparation. While the time was the same, the aftereffects were much better this time around. 
What I learned while training for my second marathon:
  • Strength training is essential. In my first training I mostly ran and did some yoga. I didn’t lift any weights, nor did I do enough core work. Strength training helps reduce injury risk.  During my second marathon training, besides some brief calf tightness and a week of shoulder soreness, I didn’t experience any recurring issues. (Read the Runner’s World guide on strength training.)
  • Group runs make training a lot more fun. I did my training mostly on my own the first time, even my 20-miler. This year I chose to go on the group run, and I can’t imagine having done it without them. I had both emotional and logistical support, and it made a huge difference. 
  • You still need to track what you eat. During my first marathon training, I ate whatever I wanted. I reasoned that I could eat anything and everything because I had run so many miles. Wrong. You can’t eat whatever you want. Sure, you can indulge in some ways, but you should still track your eating habits. I gained weight during my first marathon training, like so many people do. This time I lost 4.5 pounds. While it wasn’t a goal to lose weight, I was just happy that I didn’t put on my pounds. Also, by incorporating strength training I have also gained muscle.
  • Plan your workouts and give yourself a break. I wrote down all my runs and workouts in my planner every week. I also wrote down times that I could fit a workout in if I had missed a planned run. I learned to be flexible as well. If I was sick or was traveling, I rearranged my workout plans. If I missed a run, I didn’t beat myself up about it; I just did the best I could.

What lessons has your fitness journey taught you? 

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Chicago Marathon 2016 Recap

I did it! After months of training and recapping, I finished the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

I was nervous in the days ahead of the marathon because I did a lot of walking around the two days before and because I slipped in the shower and bruised my behind. I also had a stressful week at work and my life is about to be changed forever. In comparison the marathon seemed like it would be a piece of cake.
I awoke at 4 a.m. on Sunday and wavered on my outfit choice. I decided to stick with my plan to wear shorts and a tank despite it being in the 50s that morning. I wore sweats and a jacket over it as I traveled to Grant Park on the L. I headed to Gate 2, where I had to say goodbye to Graham. Only runners are allowed in the park before the race. I used the portable restroom again and walked directly to Corral J, which is Wave 2. I then waited for about an hour for my wave to finally start walking to the start line. Along the way I made friends with three women in my corral and we even got our photo taken together.
I started after 8 a.m. I immediately felt the bruising from my fall, but that eventually faded away. From the beginning I could tell this was going to be a special experience. The energy was beyond that of any other race I’ve done, and it really feels like the entire city has your back. Spectators cheer; dance; and give you ice, water, snacks, candy, Popsicles, and even beer. They hold funny signs and make you laugh. They shout inspiring messages as you pass. It’s incredible.
My favorite neighborhoods to run through were Pilsen and Chinatown. The spectators there seemed a lot more enthusiastic and loud. It was just what I needed at that point (Miles 20-22ish).
I didn’t track my pace at all, but I remained steady. I normally use the Map My Run app, but I turned it off before the halfway point because it malfunctioned and wasn’t tracking my pace correctly. I didn’t then to just finish and not worry about my time. I felt good throughout most of the race, but the last 2 miles were tough. My back was killing me at this point, and I was ready to be done. Funny how those last couple of miles seem longer than the rest of the race.

I ended at about 5:02, which is what I ran my first marathon in as well. I didn’t improve my time despite not really walking, but I am still proud of how I did. It’s one of my favorite races I’ve done so far. I highly recommend the Chicago Marathon!

 

Most popular signs:
  • “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 26.2.”
  • “Run like a clown is behind you.”
  • “You run better than the government.”
  •  “If (a candidate, you guess) can run, so can you.”
  •  “Run faster, I just farted.”
  •  “Hurry up so we can eat.” (or drink)

Training recaps:

Chicago Marathon Training Weeks 15 and 16 | It’s Race Week!

It’s race week! I can’t believe it: I am running 26.2 miles this weekend. And next week will be even crazier, but I’ll share more about that after the marathon.

Week 15

I didn’t recap Week 15 of Chicago Marathon training because I had a cold and didn’t work out much. I didn’t run my planned 10 miler either, because it was raining and I felt terrible. That week consisted of three Orangetheory workouts. (Week 15 was the week right after the Chicago Half Marathon.)

Week 16

Week 16 of training is race week. This is the plan:
Monday-Tuesday: Rest day.
Wednesday: 2 miles at Orangetheory at lunch and then 3 miles at group marathon training. We did 8 runs up the stairs of a parking garage (40 flights total). We also ran to the hill and did 15 times up and down with various drills (like side shuffles) each time.
Thursday: Rest day with stretching.
Friday: Pick up my race packet and more stretching. 
Saturday: Rest and elevate my legs. 2 mile shake-out run in the morning.
Sunday: CHICAGO MARATHON.
I’m excited to share how the marathon goes next week. If you’re running or have ever run a marathon, tell me about your experience in the comments!

Previous recaps:

Current running favorites**:

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Fall Running Playlist:

Chicago Half Marathon:

October Goals

This will be an October to remember. I already know it. Instead of allowing myself to get overwhelmed by the change that’s happening, I’m choosing to remind myself to be grateful. If you’re ever staring at a to-do list that seems to be never-ending, it helps to reiterate the why. Why are you doing what you’re doing? Often that why is a blessing you need to be reminded of. If it’s not, it’s time to consider doing something about that!
What are you most excited about this month? 

September goal check-in:

October goals:

  • Embrace the new season and the all change coming our way. 
  • When feeling overwhelmed, give myself a break and ask for help. I already take on a lot, but this month I will encounter my biggest challenge yet. Graham and I will need to be a team more than ever. 
  • Beat my first marathon time (Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2015) at the 2016 Chicago Marathon. 
  • Film at least one video a week.
  • Work through half of my fall bucket list. A lot of these can be done in one day!

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Chicago Marathon Training, Week 14


I’m ready for the marathon! I ran my longest distance of Chicago Marathon training on Saturday. I now have the Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday, a long run of 10 miles the following weekend and the marathon on Oct. 9. It’s all happening!

Recap of Week 14 of marathon training:

Monday: Rest. I planned to run 9 miles but I felt sick and exhausted. I slept instead, and it was just what my body needed.

Tuesday: 2-mile run before work to evaluate how my body was feeling. I felt great and the weather was perfect.
Wednesday: 2.4 miles of hill workouts at group marathon training. Our coach told us it was runner’s choice night, which meant each of us could decide what we wanted to do. It had to be one of the workouts we have done, so I chose hills. I felt like since I live in Chicago I don’t get enough of a hill workout, and they are extremely beneficial.
Thursday: 1.7 miles at Orangetheory. I waited until after work to work out, which meant I was mentally spent, but the workout was great. It was an all-woman class and coach played mostly Beyonce and Rihanna — the perfect playlist if you ask me. 
Friday: Rest day.
Saturday: 20 miles at group marathon training. I have been doing my long runs by myself, but I felt it was important to run the 20 miles with my team to motivate myself and to have run support (water and cheers). All of Chicago seemed to have their 20-miler that day as well. The trail was packed and it was an exciting atmosphere. It felt like race day. Shoutout to the high-school kid who handed me his cold water bottle, a police officer who gave me a whistle with a compass and a light, all the stations by various running groups who handed out water and Nuun without caring which team you are on, all the people cheering along the trail, my coach and all of my teammates, who made the run a lot more enjoyable! That night, however, I felt dehydrated. A headache hit me during dinner and it only intensified. By the time I got home I was ready to be sick. I went to bed at 8:30 p.m. that night and I felt better by that morning.
Sunday: Rest day.
Week’s mileage: 26.1

Reflections:

I felt like my 20-miler was like race day. I was even a bit emotional at times, because it felt like all of Chicago was supporting us. By us I mean the hundreds of runners on the Lakefront Trail over the weekend. Many other running groups had their 20-milers as well, and everyone cheered each other on and even shared water. I am so excited for the marathon!

Marathon training recaps:

Current running favorites**:

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Fall Running Playlist

Fall is almost official upon us, so it’s time for a new running playlist! Fall is my favorite time to run. The weather noticeably changed in Chicago over the past week, making running a thousand times more enjoyable. It’s nice to not have a waterfall of sweat gushing off me after every workout.

I’ve started compiling songs for the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9 and the Chicago Half Marathon on Sept. 25, which are approaching at lightning speed. As usual, I mixed old and newer songs as well as slower and faster tempos. Do you need some running or workout music? See how you like this Spotify playlist! Follow the playlist and let me know what you would add.

Featured artists:

  • Beyonce.
  • Daya and the Chainsmokers.
  • Sia, of course.
  • Outkast
  • Many, many more.

I am constantly updating my playlists as I go. I find new songs everywhere, and my favorite trick for adding them to my list is using the Shazam app and then clicking “Listen in Spotify.” If I notice I am skipping a song frequently during my runs I sometimes move the song to another playlist or delete it altogether.


What’s on your workout playlist right now? How often do you update your music lists?

Fall 2016 Running Playlist

Related running posts:

Chicago Marathon training recaps:

Running favorites**:

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Chicago Marathon Training, Week 13

Thank goodness for a mileage cutback week! The previous week’s 18-miler left me sore for a few days, so I was happy to have fewer miles scheduled this week. We are now 12 days from the Chicago Half and about 26 days from the Chicago Marathon! 

Monday-Tuesday: Rest

Wednesday. 2.25 miles at Orangetheory.

Floor workout included:

  • Rollouts on the TRX strap
  • Hip raises
  • Reverse lunges
  • Chest press
(This isn’t a full list of the workout.)
Thursday: 1.75 miles at Orangetheory. It was a power day with several all-outs on the treadmill. After the treadmill portion we switched to the water rowers for a 4:30 row for distance. The aim was to row for 100 meters at a push or all-out pace and then recover for 10 seconds. I ended up getting 955 meters because I wasn’t feeling it that day.

Floor workout included:

  • Full burpees (10/8/6)
  • Bicep curls on the TRX strap (10/8/6)
  • 250-meter row and then a 200-meter row
  • 4 and a half minutes of core work that was 10 reps of situps with twist; leg lifts with static crunch; full arm and leg extension to crunches; side planks to hip dips; and static crunches with over-unders with your feet
Friday: 1.73 miles at Orangetheory. I was pretty sore for my third OTF class of the week. We did several all-out runs on the treadmill as well as several inclines. We also rowed for 2 minutes for distance twice, with a 1-minute recovery in between. I managed about 900 meters total.

Floor workout included:

  • Tricep extensions with weight and on the TRX strap
  • Single-arm chest press
  • 180-degree squat jumps
  • Single-leg V-ups
  • Reverse lunges to step-ups on the bench
Saturday-Sunday: Traveling and rest. I tried to sleep on my Friday night flight and I must have been sitting in an awkward position because I woke up with pain in my lower back. It continued the next day and was likely exacerbated by the mattress I slept on Saturday night. It was also 104 degrees over the weekend, so I pushed my 9-miler back to Monday.

Monday: 9 miles!

Week’s mileage: 5.73 not counting Monday.

Reflections:

I am nervous for my upcoming 20-miler this weekend! It will be the last ultimate test before the marathon. After that I have a half-marathon and a cutback week. I have to remember that I won’t be as exhausted as I am right now because I will have taken it easy the final week of training and I won’t be sore. I just need to keep going!

Training is a piece of cake compared with life right now. Graham and I are about to have our lives completely changed, so a marathon is the least of my worries right now. Running has a way of putting things in perspective. It really reminds you of what you are capable of doing.

Previous training recaps:

Current running favorites:

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What are your current fitness goals? Tell me about them below!
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