Week 4 of Chicago Marathon training was busy, exhausting and fun! I mixed in four days of race training with plenty of entertainment. I was able to explore more of Chicago, work on my fitness goals and even learn how to improve my blog!
Week 4’s marathon workouts:
Monday: Rest day.
- High rows on the TRX strap.
- Chest press on the TRX strap.
- Bench step up with later raise (with dumbbells).
- 1-minute all-out row.
- Side V-ups.
- Triple squat burpees.
- Torso rotations with dumbbell.
- Jumps over small hurdles (1 minute, twice).
- Walking side planks.
- Side skiers.
- Plank.
- Squats.
- Walking lunges (for a looong way).
- Side shuffles around a small garden in the park.
- Speed drill stepping in and out of a ladder.
Floor workout included:
- High rows to low rows on the TRX straps.
- Chest press.
- Weighted situps.
- Split lunges with bicep curls.
- Weighted toe touches.
Reflections:
It’s unusual for me to spend an entire weekend without a workout, but it was a nice change. I shifted my long run to Friday because I had plans to attend So Fab U On the Road on Saturday and an important appointment and a baseball game on Sunday. It was a fun yet exhausting weekend. I’m ready to get back at it this week! I increased my mileage in Week 4 in just four workouts, which I consider a win. Also, I’ve now been tracking my calories and macros daily for two weeks. I notice it holds me accountable, though it didn’t stop me from indulging at Taste of Chicago on Saturday night.

Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
She is passionate about creating helpful and meaningful things.