Completed; Week 12 of Chicago Marathon Training

Another great week! I really owe a huge thank you to my blog friends and my dad. You have all had a hand in helping me get my head and my training where it needs to be. Thank you!

This was cut back week, so after running over 44 miles last week, I was only scheduled to do 36.

Here is how the weeks training went....

Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 5 mile run, 40:05 8:01 pace

Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5.41 mile run 41:36 7:42 pace, P90X legs, P90X ab ripper X

Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 mile run, 41:44 8:20 pace, core work, push ups 2 x 15

Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8.11 mile run, 1:04:21 7:56 pace, upper body weights

Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest

Saturday Scheduled: 13 mile run
Saturday Actual: Somerset Stampede Half Marathon, 1:40:02 7:38 pace

Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 30 minute stationary bike, weights for back, core work

Scheduled Miles: 36 miles
Actual Mileage: 36.64 miles
Weight: 122lbs

Week 12: complete

Week 12 is complete. I have to be honest, I slacked off. I was out of town for 4 days and instead of running as I should, I was with my friends relaxing in the sunshine. I know it won't set me back too much, but I really get down on myself. I've spent so much time training that slacking off this close to the marathon should not be an option.

I plan to make sure I stick to each scheduled run from here on out! No more slacking on my runs.

Week 13's training looks like this;

Tuesday: 4 miles, plus push ups & core work
Wednesday: 9 miles
Thursday: 5 miles
Friday: rest
Saturday: 18 miles
Sunday: cross train & weights at the gym

Week 12- Mid week update

Well, here I am. Smack dab in the middle of week 12. I can't believe I only have another 6 weeks to go!

Training has gone good this week. Monday I ran 4.23 miles, Tuesday I ran 8.4 miles and tonight I am running 5.15 miles. I will run 12 miles on Friday morning, 3-4 miles on Saturday and 6 miles on Sunday. Since I will be out of town at the lake, my routes will be hilly but much nicer than running in the city.

I did find out that I need to have a passport or EDL (enhanced drivers license) to pick up my packet for the marathon. Since we cross the boarder into Canada, we have to abide by the new laws. So today I am heading out to have my passport picture taken and will mail out the application. I have a passport but I never updated it after I got married. To renew the passport, the cost is $75. an EDL is $45. It only makes sense to renew the passport since it will be valid for many years. The processing is time is 4-6 weeks, so I only hope it arrives in time. I am assuming it will. Keep your fingers crossed for me!