Marathon Training: Week Twelve

Mon (9/21) 3mi run- Ran after work in the dark before hosting our pet sitter and her boyfriend for dinner.

Tue (9/22) 50min bike ride- Spent the day trying to clean the house and pack for our trip to Asheville. Wayne went with me to bike around our local neighborhood.

Wed (9/23) 3mi run- I did this run early in the morning in our neighborhood before we headed out on the road to Randal Glen Farm. We got to feed and pet animals, do a nice hike, and taste some farm fresh pulled pork sandwiches.

Fri (9/25) 3mi- Ran around some car dealerships and hotels in the pouring rain before heading off to the Biltmore Estate. I do enjoy running in the rain but it was a bit cold.

Sat (9/26) 13.1mi- I was supposed to do the Wild Vine Trail Half Marathon today but I'm not in Charlotte! We walked around Asheville's River Arts District. Not many artists where in their studios.

Sun (9/27) 11mi run- We went to tour Highland Brewing Company before heading home. I left our house for my run at 7:30pm when it was light outside. Came back to the bathroom after 2miles and then it was getting quite dark by mile 6 or so. It also rained/misted the whole time. Wayne ran the last 3miles with me. It was really nice to have my GPS watch on so I could choose my own unplanned route based on the weather and light conditions. Finished 11.2mi in 1hr47min.

Marathin Training: Week Eleven

Mon (9/14) 3mi run
Tue (9/15) 40min bike
Wed (9/16) 3mi run
Fri (9/18) 9mi run- had to stop after each 3mi loop to use the bathroom. not sure what I ate that didn't agree with my intestines.
Sat (9/19) 70min cross
Sun (9/20) roll + ice

Marathon Training: Week Ten

Mon (9/7) 3mi run + 30min bike-
Tue (9/8) 40min bike + strength-
Wed (9/9) 3min run + 10min bike-
Fri (9/11) 6mi run- first real longer mileage run and it felt pretty easy.
Sat (9/12) 70min cross-
Sun (9/13) ice + roll-

Marathon Training: Week Nine

Mon (8/31) 3mi run + 10min bike- took the day off from training to finish moving into our new house
Tue (9/1) 35min bike + strength- took the day off to finish cleaning the old house
Wed (9/2) 3mi run + 10min bike- I did 3 miles of easy running
Fri (9/4) 4mi run + 40 min bike- alternated 2mi of running with 20min of biking.
Sat (9/5) 65min cross
Sun (9/6) roll + ice-

Marathon Training: Week Eight

Moving into our new house has been taxing on my time causing the next few blogs to be very late.
They will be pieced together to the best of my recollection. I'm sorry for the temporarily diminished quality. We will promptly return to your regularly scheduled content with the start of October.

Mon 10min bike + 30min elip- lunge/stretch then use upright bike and 20min elip. I got a little ahead of myself on the elliptical.

Tue 35min bike + strength- tried to keep the resistance just a tad lower. Two sets of weights.

Wed 5min bike + 3mi run- Easy run around the park with a 5min warm up inside on the bike.

Fri 15min bike + 45min elip +2mi run- trying to take it easy on my legs

Sat 65 min bike- It was nice to pedal casually and get to read a magazine. I miss reading sometimes. I haven't had reason to or time to read anything other than required college material for the past few years.

Sun roll/ice- Need to roll so bad. Calves are tight achillies and quads are sore. Still not managing to get it done and my foam roller has already been taken to the other house.