Chicago Marathon Week #1

Mile 3.5 on my 7 mile run

So last year I entered in the Chicago Marathon lottery, and ended up being one of many who got the lucky ticket to participate in the Race on Oct 7.    I have been running with South Bay Running Club, and they have provided me with a training plan to reach my race goals.  

#1 Race Goal: Complete the Chicago Marathon in under 5 hours.

I plan to use this blog to reflect on the previous weeks training, to help keep me accountable.

Last weeks plan was the following:

Day:             Plan                        Actual                   Comments
Monday:      50 Minute Run       40 minutes            3.5 miles 11:10 pace, training session
Tuesday:      Track 2.0                Track 2.0              3.3 miles  (1x800 2x400)x2
Wednesday: Cross Train             Swim
Thursday:    50 Minute Run       43 minute              4.0 miles
Friday:         40 Minute Run       REST
Saturday:    Cross Train             30 minute         LAtri Series-Express (300m swim, 7.5 bike, 5k run)    Sunday:      7 miles                    7 miles                 11:15 pace

Overall, this was a pretty good week of sticking with the plan.  I had a lot of stress at work creating negative energy, but was able to turn it into positive energy.  

Note: hamstring felt better this week.  It still isn't felling 100%, especially on uphills.   But its not longer bothering me at a steady pace on a flat surface.

Race Completed

This Week's Grade for training:  A-
This Week's Grade for nutrition:  B-

Nutrition Grade was due to some comfort food eating due to a stressful work at week this week.  Hoping next week will be better.

Morning of Race,  Liquid Sunshine

Princess Peach Racked for her first Race

New Gu Flavor to try-  Super Yummy