My goal for this race is to improve my previous marathon time. Through the charity, professional runners create a running plan for us, based on if we are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced runner. Each week there is a goal amount of miles to run, one long run, one speed or hill type workout and a few shorter runs. Because work takes up a lot of my time and can be exhausting, my goal is to do one long run, and complete the other miles in three more runs during the week, as well as one cross training workout per week, for a total of 5 workout days.
Intermediate Plan - Week 1
Goal Miles - 18
Long Run - 6
Run #1 - 4 miles - This run was slowww. It was the day after the United Run for the Zoo 5k in which I placed 12th in my division, 46th in my gender and 162 overall! 7:42 pace according to the race officials. My knees were sore and it was one of the first hot days of the year, so I got it done, but it was slow and steady.
Run #2 - 4.27 miles vs 4.41 miles - I started my new Apple watch running application as I began this run, and also started my fit bit application at the same time. Both of these running apps run off the same IPhone GPS. As you can see, the mileage came out differently. Not sure why but that's a little bit disturbing. So I guess I'm going with a 4.25 mile run for this one to be on the safe side. It was hot and humid during this run but I felt better than I did for run #1. My knees are still sore so I brought my yoga mat to work today in hopes of stretching over lunch.
Run #3 - 4.10 miles - This run included my warm up and cool down and consisted of speed intervals. Unless I'm doing a fartlek run I like to do my speed workouts on a treadmill. This ensures that I actually do them!!!! Hill workouts I will do in or outdoors as there are a few different hills down by the Shedd Aquarium I will use. My knee still hurts so I did yoga and stretched for the second day in a row at work! I'm proud of myself. Stretching is so very important and I really hate doing it. Hopefully I can keep the work day lunch stretch going!!!
Run # 4 - 6 miles - This was a fairly short long run this week. You have to make sure you do not increase mileage too quickly, as injuries are more likely to happen. So I actually only did do 6 miles. My knee still hurts and I'm starting to get nervous. The foam roller is calling my name! I will be stretching and rolling shortly, and also getting a massage next week. Week 1 is done!
Also, if you would like to donate to my charity for this marathon, please visit my fundraising page!
Megan's Team One Step Fundraising Page
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