Marathon Training

And it begins again!

Monday was my first day training for my second full marathon. I am so excited and it feels so great to be out running again. This is what the plan looks like again.

Marathon Training Schedule: Novice 2

Week	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	Rest	3 m run	5 m pace	3 m run	Rest	8	cross
2	Rest	3 m run	5 m run	3 m run	Rest	9	cross
3	Rest	3 m run	5 m pace	3 m run	Rest	6	cross
4	Rest	3 m run	6 m pace	3 m run	Rest	11	cross
5	Rest	3 m run	6 m run	3 m run	Rest	12	cross
6	Rest	3 m run	6 m pace	3 m run	Rest	9	cross
7	Rest	4 m run	7 m pace	4 m run	Rest	14	cross
8	Rest	4 m run	7 m run	4 m run	Rest	15	cross
9	Rest	4 m run	7 m pace	4 m run	Rest	Rest	Half Mar
10	Rest	4 m run	8 m pace	4 m run	Rest	17	cross
11	Rest	5 m run	8 m run	5 m run	Rest	18	cross
12	Rest	5 m run	8 m pace	5 m run	Rest	13	cross
13	Rest	5 m run	5 m pace	5 m run	Rest	19	cross
14	Rest	5 m run	8 m run	5 m run	Rest	12	cross
15	Rest	5 m run	5 m pace	5 m run	Rest	20	cross
16	Rest	5 m run	4 m pace	5 m run	Rest	12	cross
17	Rest	4 m run	3 m run	4 m run	Rest	8	cross
18	Rest	3 m run	2 m run	Rest	Rest	2 m run	Marathon

So even though Monday's are "Rest" days, I've decided to keep going to cycling because it isn't stressful on my legs and I love the class and teacher so much. Today was an easy 3 mile run that Jamie and I ran right after work at a slow pace. We decided it would be a great idea to bring our workout clothes to work so we can run as soon as were done and get the run in while there is still light. On the calender for tomorrow: a 5 mile run at marathon pace, so a goal of 9.00 min miles - whoooo!

Also, I noticed today that to sign up for the Chicago Marathon you have to register February 1...
Kathryn...we have to make a decision soon! You know you want to run a full :)

Meatless Life.

So as you might have seen in my Resolutions post, I've decided to attempt a more meatless lifestyle. So far I have been trying to read more on ways to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle and still get all the nutrients my body needs. Dinner this week has looked like this:

- lentil soup and a salad

- fettuccine alfredo with fresh veggies (green peppers and mushrooms)

So far so good!