1. I planned to start breaking in my marathon shoes on Tuesday’s run (first run of taper), but it was raining all day and I thought for sure that would be bad luck. Plus, I didn’t want to get them all wet and icky just yet! Yesterday was the perfect evening to take them for a spin. I hope these shoes treat me very well on May 15th!
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| Behold, the marathon shoes! |
2. Speaking of Tuesday’s run [in the rain], it was my last big workout and I was excited about that. I still have some light speed work on deck, but nothing close to this volume. The plan was a 21K (13mi) run with 3 sets of 5K at slightly faster than MRP. Hubs was running the same workout (maybe a tad faster) so we ran the warm-up together before separating to do our own thing. We were running on the park paths and saw one another a number of times. Later hubs told me that I was making it look too easy, like I’m just floating along on an easy run. (Funny, I would say the same thing about him!) The good news is, I am cruising pretty comfortably at this pace.
The goal was ~5:07/KM and I had a 1000m recovery between each set of five.
5:06 – 5:05 – 5:07 – 5:06 – 5:05
5:05 – 5:07 – 5:06 – 5:05 – 5:06
5:04 – 5:06 – 5:05 – 5:06 – 5:06
Average: 5:06/KM (8:12/mi)
Done and done!
3. 10 more sleeps!!!
Mission to a(nother) Marathon 
AAAHHHH!!! 10 sleeps!!Isn't it weird about new running shoes- even though you know that they will eventually get super muddy and icky, the first few weeks you want them to be shiny and new 🙂
We are sympatico…I starting breaking my shoes in as well last night. I felt so …. springy. 10 more sleeps..holy…where did the time go?
ah!! so close!
I didn't wear my new VFFs yesterday for that exact same reason LOL.So.very.close! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!
TEN?? Whoa this is coming up quickly! Nice work on the repeats! My attention span would never last through doing the same thing that many times 😉
that picture is really funny, your legs look like 5 miles long. Agreed new shoes must be treated with care…for approximately the first 3 runs, after that all bets are off 🙂
I purposefully try to always get my new shoes dirty on day one so I don't have to worry about it anymore 😀
I am always holding off on wearing new shoes because I don't want them to get dirty – even though it just takes a couple of times and then they look well worn! Nice big workout. 🙂
10 SLEEPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm getting so excited for you!!!!!
It'll be here before you know it! I can't wait! lol 🙂
Wow 10 more sleeps!!!!Yes I think your new shoes are going to DO THE JOB!! And you're gonna make it look easy!
youknowiLOVEthe "more sleeps"
I love new shoes. But I don't like getting them dirty the first time. Well, the road shoes. Trail shoes I have no problem making a mess. I look forward to dirtying them up!Yeah 10 more sleeps! The count down begins.
Good luck with the taper! I love the axcitment leading up to a marathon. 🙂
let the countdown begin!!!! almost to single digits!!
Love the new, clean, white shoes!
So impressed with how fast you have gotten! I know how hard you've worked for it and can't wait to hear about how it pays off for you at Mistersauga!
Yayyy! 10 more sleeps, so exciting 🙂 You are speedy – get it girl!
Super YAY for new marathon shoes. Nothing like new shoes to get you excited for what's coming up in 10 sleeps! YAY!
10 more sleeps–how exciting!:)
Enjoy the next 10 days. Reflect on all the incredible work you've done. Think of the taper as a NECESSARY part of your training and your body will thank you.And who doesn't love new shoes?!?!?!
Enjoy the next 10 days. Reflect on all the incredible work you've done. Think of the taper as a NECESSARY part of your training and your body will thank you.And who doesn't love new shoes?!?!?!
Those shoes look fast! Oh…maybe it's you…good luck.
Yahhh marathon shoes!!! Love that part 🙂 GETTING CLOSE!
Great job on the work out!Gah, seeing you say 10 more sleeps makes me feel sick (for me!)
Sharing a taper with hubby could be VERY interesting!!!
Great job on that workout! And nice kicks 🙂
It's getting close!
I thought it was running law that you couldn't wear new shoes in the rain.
Ahh. I love counting down to a marathon!
Those shoes are so new they're shiny! 🙂 Only 10 more sleeps–yay!
You nailed that last workout! Well done speedy! I am so excited for you and this race! You have worked so hard and I know you are going to have a great race! Keep up the great taper and enjoy those new shoes!
wahooo! way to go on the last workout!!! 🙂
Marlene, it is going to be here so quickly! I'm so excited for you!!!