Well, well, well–here we are, back again for a new series of weekly training recaps as I gear up for Boston 2018! I wrote these recaps during my training for Chicago and Sugarloaf, and it was a fun way to connect with other runners and to keep a journal of my training. This time, I’m starting super early since I’m being very particular about building a strong base for my training.
My goals for this first week were to run at least 30 miles across 5 days, which I did easily. I am following a generic plan from Coach Dan until my custom plan from Coach Laura starts in January (more thoughts on coaching are here–please feel free to be in touch if you have any questions at all!!) This week included two abbreviated speed sessions, one of which I did with the Heartbreak Hill Running Company crew in the South End. It was a super short workout since a lot of folks were tapering for a 5k this weekend, but it was nice to get moving around a track again. I’m generally not an evening workout person, but I like having this option on Thursdays to get through the darker days.
This weekend was a busy one! I got in a nice, relaxed 10 miler in the snowbefore heading to my local yoga studio for my initial work-study training. I’m hoping to take on a weekly shift to get more connected with the community and to save myself some $$ on my yoga habit. Then I hit up two holiday parties, spending most of the evening with the Oiselle gals! It was a lot of fun, as always–and now I’m seriously considering running CIM next December. Anyone else looking at it? It’s only $99 if you register now… crazy. Also crazy–the elite field for Boston this year is freaking STACKED. Hype hype hype!
I wrapped things up on Sunday with a much needed rest day (after one too many glasses of vino–oops) and a friend’s baby shower. I can’t wait to meet her little guy! Happy week one to anyone else running Boston–I look forward to keeping these updates going as training progresses!
Week 1: 31 miles
- Monday: 5 easy + strides
- Tuesday: 12 x 1 minute at 10k pace, 5.3 miles total
- Wednesday: 90 minute vinyasa yoga
- Thursday: Short speed workout–4×200, 4×150
- Friday: 6.4 miles easy
- Saturday: 10.2 mile long run
- Sunday: Rest dayyyy
Linking up with The Weekly Wrap (hosted by Hoho Runs and Miss Sippipiddlin), with Eat Pray Run DC for her training linkup, and with the Jess’s (Jess Runs ATL and The Right Fits).
Shorter and Faster 
Sounds like you had a great first week of training! This time of the year is so busy with so many holiday parties to attend.
I just ran CIM. Great race as long as you’re prepared for the miles of rolling hills.
Yay! Glad to have you back to the link-ups, I’m looking forward to following your Boston training!
My friend Ellen runs with the Heartbreak group- I think she might actually be a coach there now. She used to live in Minneapolis and run with my club. She’s awesome 🙂 And super fast.
Oh, the sneaky night of too many glasses of wine…I had that this past weekend as well. Tis the season 🙂
How exciting to be training for Boston! I’ve heard a lot of good things about CIM. I think you would not be disappointed in choosing that race. Good luck with your training and thanks for linking!