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Had a full weekend of family for a few hours at the Iowa State fair, a Friday night dinner with Tiff and her son, then late night drinks with some friends. Followed up Saturday with Sushi with Tiff and a friend of hers. Mixed in a couple of reallllllly horrible runs, but hey, I tried. :)

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runningonredbull replied to your photo: 2016 Chicago Marathon Plan! Man, I have totally...

I’ve always wondered about the pacing. Do we use the paces we are at now or where we think we will be as the weeks play out?

I've gone by the ultimate goal time. I figure the plan is designed around building you up to that marathon pace. The workouts should be at or on the edge of your ability at the start, and you’ll grow from there.

[fuelingforfitness]

Things I want to do differently for the upcoming marathon cycle Replies

@seechrisrun said: Great ideas. It’s really hard to get everything perfect, but improving some or all of these will get your closer to your goals.

It really is hard! Even when we had a perfectly flexible schedule in Europe, I still had trouble making all the pieces fit. I concluded that as long as I tried my best to get most things right (80/20!), then I was doing okay. 

@fitfriendruns said: All valid points, especially with the sleep and eczema issues of early to mid summer. But I see a lot of downplaying the fact that Victoria had 10 X the elevation of Manchester…this is not an apples vs apples analysis 😉

Oh, that elevation thing. Ha! I will never underestimate a hilly course again. But I will also make damn sure that I am prepared for a hilly course the next time I race. 

@ariavie said: Having a base in the off season is essential. It doesn’t have to be all running, but a having a solid 35-40 mpw makes the transition to higher miles so much easier. I second what Robert said about breakfast too (lucky charms and donut girl over here)

I think I need to try out this lucky charms and donut breakfast thing. :) I used to do oatmeal, but I can’t seem to stomach it anymore. I’ve tried “overnight oats” and oats cooked in water or milk. My stomach won’t have any of it. I’m not a huge fan of bagels and I can’t handle peanut butter on race morning (love it otherwise). Smoothies are great, but not always possible for destination races. I’ve been having corn flakes and plain muesli because it was portable and only required me to buy (non-dairy) milk when travelling. I’m getting a little sick of it, though. 

@robert-cal said: A lot of good things to work on. In particular, it’s good to know what your morning fuel routine is for a race. I always bring my own food for the morning before and stay with the routine.

Totally. As I mentioned above, I’ve going through a series of pre-run breakfast meals. I still feel like I haven’t nailed it yet - mostly because my stomach changes its mind all the time and certain meals that worked suddenly don’t appeal or sit well with me. Still experimenting...

@runningonredbull said: Strength training and sleep are both things I need to improve for 2016. I completely give up strength training until I start feeling pain too! Who wants to workout after their workout?

I do the same, but I am really trying hard not to slip this time. Time will tell how successful I am with this. 

[fuelingforfitness]

Goodlife Victoria Marathon - Race Recap Replies

@seechrisrun said: Others already mentioned it, but don’t underestimate how much being sick the week of the marathon can affect you. I remember catching something before Boston 2010. I was run/walking by 13 and wondering why I was so gassed so early

You’re right. I guess because I have run sick before and I felt a lot better during the marathon than I have in the past, I assumed I was actually “healthy” during the race thanks to all the vitamins I took in the days leading up to it. But then I got sick the next day and haven’t been able to shake it all week, so maybe it was a factor after all. 

@healthyontheinside said: Proud of you! Running a marathon at any pace is awesome xxx

Thank you! <3 Now that I look back, I realize I didn’t give running a marathon enough credit in the moment. A couple of years ago, I was convinced that I was incapable of training for and running a marathon uninjured. Lots to be thankful for. :) 

@robert-cal said: It’s still a big accomplishment to finish. But being sick is not possible to run a marathon well. You are already taxing the limits. I am surprised that the course was hilly. The race elevation profile is misleading.

Totally agree on the race elevation profile being confusing. But I have never really been one to visualize flat vs. hilly when I see a course elevation profile. I typically take the race website’s word for it, or read other people’s race recaps for the course to know for sure. That seems like a safer bet. 

@runningonredbull said: Oh we could be twins! I had a 3:45 goal for Chicago and ended at 4:01 too. I run elevations like that here in KC and they are no joke. I don’t get people who think hills are no big deal! Way to push through to the finish and don’t give up on BQ!

We should have just run a marathon together. :) I’m definitely not giving up. In fact, I’m already dreaming about my next race. Hope your recovery is going well! 

@ariavie said: You do have it in you to BQ. Running while sick is SO HARD mentally. Recover, regroup, and try again. (It took me 4 real attempts at a BQ before I got mine.) Congrats on toughing it out! 

Thank you you so much for your supportive words! I have a feeling it will take me a number of tries, too, but I’m feeling okay with it. It’s a journey and it will make that BQ - if and when I get it - SO much sweeter. :) 

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runningonredbull replied to your photo:I’m going to miss this view. | #LasVegas (at The...

Was this pre-fire?

Yes. Fortunately, we had checked out of the hotel a few hours before the fire broke out. It’s a good thing we didn’t stay an extra day like we wanted to!