Wow with summer being so busy, training, a trip to Hilton Head and Paris I haven’t been updating on this page.  Now we are about 10 days away from the Chicago Marathon.

I am so proud to say I’ve stuck to my training plan from Team in Training, well atleast up until this week.  I’m feeling a bit under the weather and figure it’s better to rest than get a shorter run in.  

Finishing my longest train a couple of weeks ago was very emotional.  You know it’s coming and when you finally complete it, is just exhilarating. I can only imagine how I’ll feel on race day. 

Im not too sure what my race day plan will be.  I would like to PR but considering how much I’ve trained compared to my last full I’m confident that will happen unless something bad happens (injury, sickness ect) 

I wish I can bubble wrap myself until race day. But that’s not possibly so send positive vibes my way please

So I am 40 days into training and since my last post I have had to change training plans. The Nike training plan is a bit too intense for me and the pain I was having in my feed scared me. Luckily when you register for Team In Training they give you a plan. It’s a bit more conservative but I decided to go with that one instead. I am also mixing it up a bit and have begun doing some open water swims with the Buffalo Triathlon Club. I have loved doing this the past two weeks (especially with the hot weather). I’ve also begun biking a bit as well which is always a struggle for me. 

So I’ve completed 2 weeks of the Nike Training Plan, and have been super excited and motivated. Unfortunately I’m am experiencing some foot pain. This is something I experienced back in February when I stepped up my training as well. So I’m hoping it’s just a bit of overtraining and nothing serious. I’ve taken 3 days off and will readjust my plan with an extra recovery day and possibly more cross training. Good news is I started a couple weeks early and hopefully have some time to experiment with what works best. Just thought I’d give a brief update :) have a wonderful day

In case you’re unaware in order to run the Chicago Marathon with Team In Training you have minimum fundraising requirement in order to run the marathon. I was a bit worried I wouldn’t be able to raise enough but I’m so happy to say I reached my goal!!! So at this point I’m going to bump up my goal because why not raise more money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. But I do want to take a moment to thank everyone that has donated. I’m so proud to be doing this race and I hope I make you all proud as well!

When I began fundraising for Team In Training I also began training for the Chicago Marathon. 

Im a little over a week into and I’ll admit I’m a bit sore, feeling fatigued as I’m running more than usual but I’m so motivated.  The fact so many people have donated and have been so generous just pushes me to get out there and get it done.  

Of course with that the fear of will I finish? What if I get injured? What if I get hurt? Kicks in big time. So I am trying to listen to my body , stretch often and really rest on my recovery days. I do NOT want to let anyone down. 

Heres a little breakdown of my training plan this week I thought I’d share 

Day 1- run 3 miles 

Day 2-speed training at the track 2.4 miles

Day 3-recovery (stretching) 

Day 4-Hills training 3 miles at Chestnut Ridge Park 

Day 5-Long Run 6 miles

Day 6-recovery 

Day 7- 3 miles