So I don’t know who I think I am, but I have been a running fool this year. I have already run 13 races in 2013 and I still have four more half marathons / marathons on the calendar for the rest of the year!
Maybe I think I’m Forrest Gump? I mean, I would run across the county and I can see the resemblance…
After my long run weekend before last someone on Instagram asked, “What are you training for?”
Valid question. And it stopped me in my sweaty tracks and I thought to myself – I DON’T KNOW!?!
On the tentative race schedule (tentative because I reserve the right to change anything I want since it’s my lil life thanks):
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Long Beach Marathon – LBC what what!
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Marine Corp Marathon
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New York City Marathon
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RnR Las Vegas Half Marathon
So, technically I am training for ALL the races. I’m not usually one to stick to a specific marathon training plan outside of the long runs. My focus has been to RUN a lot so I don’t die on race day. And that approach has been working so far and I’m going to stick with it.
However, the RRCA running coach certification course taught me A LOT about running and training and I keep those things in my mind as I made a rough running schedule each week. I don’t have a specific time goal right now today, but if I did I would need a training plan to get there. I’m definitely thinking I want to run MCM and NYC for fun and LBC might still be hot in Oct, so I’m going with the flow.
Side note: I’ve been running for 8 years so this works for me. I don’t recommend anything on RER except…
Avoiding chafing! Because it’s painful and unsightly.
I am on Team New Skin, so I’ve been using the Anti-Chafing spray on my long runs and races.
Pre-race application…
Other non-advice marathon training thoughts…
ice baths do help me recover faster
Your post-race meal should be as epic as running 26 miles.
I love pizza. The end.
Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before starting any training or skin spray program. This post is part of my New Skin collaboration.
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