roxymama
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It's 6/18, 91 degrees out & I’ll be doing whatever runners do in summer
I'm guessing that I'm not the only Chicago local who woke up this weekend with visions of Chicago marathon training dancing in their head, stepped outside and went Wooooooooooaaaaaah, it's a little bit hot outside!
So although it looked quite lovely this weekend, it felt quite steamy. Which means I hit the treadmill to soak up some sweet AC. Unfortunately a lot like the swimming pool on Saturday night that felt like it was heated...even the air conditioned gym felt like a cool 88 degrees or so. But I just wanted to close out this mini cycle on a good note even if it meant pounding the treadmill for 1:01:37 on Sunday evening.
Part of me was very happy the Tiki Run 10k was cancelled because that would have been one hot race! But the other part was kinda of wishing it would have happened because I tend to benefit from good ole race adrenaline and distractions.
So I guess now it's time to bid adieu to spring and share a toast to Fall Marathon training season
In good news, my dad is lending me his treadmill this week. It will free up space in my parent's room which helps with my mom's new rolling walker. And I get the benefit of having no excuses when weather or hubby's schedule or my desire to put on presentable clothing may stall me from getting a run in. It's a big machine (my dad wanted one to support his big guy frame) but it folds. We measure and if I put it in our office upstairs then hubby and I can both use it. But it may shake the house (anyone have experience with a treadmill shaking your top floor or main floor?? we have hardwood so I'm thinking I need to get a mat??) And if we move it to basement my hubby's head would go through the ceiling so only I'd use it unless he just walks on it.
So week one of official Chicago training, and my last week for a looong time under 20 miles today. So I should enjoy this...yes??!!
So are you ready for a real update?
Mon 6/18 OFF - 91 F
Tues 6/19 EA 4 miles - 75 F and rain (bc of course)
Wed 6/20 OFF - 71 deg
Thur 6/21 T pace 3.7 miles. 1 mi WU, 3x.5 mi T w/ i min RI, 1 mi CD - 74 F
Fri 6/22 OFF - 74 F
Sat 6/23 4 mi EB - 77 F
Sun 6/24 5 mi LR - 79 F
I'd appreciate if that weather held for the most part. I could use a nice week in the 70's.
Just imagine how much cooler I’ll be
In summer!
I'm guessing that I'm not the only Chicago local who woke up this weekend with visions of Chicago marathon training dancing in their head, stepped outside and went Wooooooooooaaaaaah, it's a little bit hot outside!
So although it looked quite lovely this weekend, it felt quite steamy. Which means I hit the treadmill to soak up some sweet AC. Unfortunately a lot like the swimming pool on Saturday night that felt like it was heated...even the air conditioned gym felt like a cool 88 degrees or so. But I just wanted to close out this mini cycle on a good note even if it meant pounding the treadmill for 1:01:37 on Sunday evening.
Part of me was very happy the Tiki Run 10k was cancelled because that would have been one hot race! But the other part was kinda of wishing it would have happened because I tend to benefit from good ole race adrenaline and distractions.
So I guess now it's time to bid adieu to spring and share a toast to Fall Marathon training season
In good news, my dad is lending me his treadmill this week. It will free up space in my parent's room which helps with my mom's new rolling walker. And I get the benefit of having no excuses when weather or hubby's schedule or my desire to put on presentable clothing may stall me from getting a run in. It's a big machine (my dad wanted one to support his big guy frame) but it folds. We measure and if I put it in our office upstairs then hubby and I can both use it. But it may shake the house (anyone have experience with a treadmill shaking your top floor or main floor?? we have hardwood so I'm thinking I need to get a mat??) And if we move it to basement my hubby's head would go through the ceiling so only I'd use it unless he just walks on it.
So week one of official Chicago training, and my last week for a looong time under 20 miles today. So I should enjoy this...yes??!!
So are you ready for a real update?
Mon 6/18 OFF - 91 F
Tues 6/19 EA 4 miles - 75 F and rain (bc of course)
Wed 6/20 OFF - 71 deg
Thur 6/21 T pace 3.7 miles. 1 mi WU, 3x.5 mi T w/ i min RI, 1 mi CD - 74 F
Fri 6/22 OFF - 74 F
Sat 6/23 4 mi EB - 77 F
Sun 6/24 5 mi LR - 79 F
I'd appreciate if that weather held for the most part. I could use a nice week in the 70's.
Just imagine how much cooler I’ll be
In summer!
