Posts Tagged by Chicago Marathon Training Week Reflections
Pulling The Plug…
| August 7, 2011 | Posted by Katy under Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Week Reflections, Finding Myself, Injuries, Running |
I had to stop running for six weeks, go through intensive physical therapy and rebuild my mileage up from zero. Due to that injury, I had to drop out of Gasparilla in late February, where I was scheduled to run a 15K, 5K, and half-marathon in one weekend. … Not being able to run Chicago still stirs up very raw emotions, but I also know that when I finally cross the finish line for my first marathon, it will be even MORE meaningful because of everything that I have had to go through. 2011 may not have been my year for a marathon like I had hoped, but 2012 will be.
Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Reflection: Week 19
| July 31, 2011 | Posted by Katy under Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Week Reflections, Injuries |
Well… for once I am speechless. I don’t really know what to say about this week. Let’s just dive in… Week 19 (July 25-31, 2011): Planned Running Mileage= 20-24 Actual Running Mileage= 9.03 Total Mileage= 141.13 Total Time= 9 hours 57 minutes 53 seconds Days of Workouts= 6 Obviously my mileage is low for the… (keep reading…)
Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Reflection: Week 18
| July 24, 2011 | Posted by Katy under Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Week Reflections, Inspiration |
Today’s Chicago Marathon Training Reflection is brought to you by the number 18…. Before I start the recap of the training week, I have to share with you an irrational fear (or maybe hatred) of mine. It’s a bit ridiculous and I feel silly admitting it, but maybe it will bring us a bit closer.… (keep reading…)
Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Reflection: Week 17
| July 17, 2011 | Posted by Katy under Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Week Reflections, Inspiration |
“Long distance running is 90% mental, and the other half physical” – Rich Davis It’s Sunday (or Monday, depending on when you are reading this )! Hope you all had a great weekend! But whew! What a week! Between trying to get back into a normal routine after Alabama/ Tennessee and then going to Orlando… (keep reading…)
Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Reflection: Week 16
| July 10, 2011 | Posted by Katy under Chicago Marathon 2011 Training Week Reflections, Inspiration |
“Be clear about your goal but be flexible about the process of achieving it.”- Brian Tracy Happy Sunday everyone! I am on the road driving back from Memphis, TN! It was nice to take a little side trip up to see my friend while I was (sort of ) in the area. This week was… (keep reading…)
My name is Katy and I am a 23-year-old living, running, and cycling in and around the Washington, DC metro area. This blog chronicles my life, inner musings, and fitness adventures as I try to navigate this crazy thing called life!
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