Hartford Marathon Training Week 13

Week 13! Holy moly. 

All I can say is, I'M BACK! 

I was so scared about resuming training like normal post flu but it appears that the rest has put me in a better place! 

Monday: "Triathlon Day" - Run 4.15 miles, 45 mins elliptical, 15 mins bike - was still a little congested but getting better

Tuesday: 8 miles + Core - 78:30 - took it easy as a progression run starting pace at 10 and ending at 9:22

Wednesday: 12 miles: 1 easy / 2 at MGP x 4 = amazing! Splits: 9:40, 8:57, 8:52, 9:34, 8:55, 8:49, 9:13, 8:45, 8:41, 9:05, 8:41, 8:31 - I was ready to keep going and going and going. 

Thursday: 90 mins cross train - I was so bored. I wanted to run. Nothing to write home about.

Friday: 9 miles, Fartlek style 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1 built in: (9.61 miles because I started the fartlek's too late and was going too fast "oops") 9:39, 9:05, 8:56, 8:43, 8:26, 8:20, 8:24, 8:17, 8:21, 8:08 (.61) - amazing run

Saturday: 45 mins cross train + 2.58 miles: 8:54, 8:26, 8:02 - again legs still feeling fresh! (and then had a lovely sports massage - human foam roller - hurts so good)

Sunday: Long run - 18 miles: (18:15 total) 10:25, 9:52, 9:56, 9:49, 9:44, 9:37, 9:33, 9:32, 9:11, 9:51, 9:54, 8:57, 9:33, 10:17, 9:36, 9:39, 9:51, 8:51, 8:10 (.15) - As I said in my previous post - ecstatic about this run. 3 full loops of Central Park and I felt strong throughout. Great confidence booster!

Total mileage: 54:49 !!!! 

I think that I bounced back from the flu quite nicely. 

Bring on the marathon. 1 more high volume week before taper. 

I am beyond excited. And surprisingly not really nervous. I am sure once taper begins and I get all stir crazy that may change but for now, totally can't wait. 

On a side note, I will obviously need distractions during taper...please feel free to occupy my time!