November Training Plan

Week 1: 14 miles
W, F - 3 miles
Thurs - 4x400m repeats (1/2 mile warmup and cool down) & CrossFit
Weekend - 6 miles

Week 2: 16 miles
M,W,F  - 3 miles
T,R - 6x400m repeats (1/2 mile warmup and cool down) & CrossFit
Weekend - 5 miles

Week 3: 17 miles
M,W,F - 3 miles
T, Thurs - 8x400m repeats (1/2 mile warmup and cool down) & CrossFit
Weekend - 5 miles

Week 4: 18 miles

M,W,F - 3 miles
T, Thurs - 8x400m repeats (1/2 mile warmup and cool down) & CrossFit
Weekend - 6 miles

Week 5: 15 miles

M,W,F - 4 miles
T, Thurs - 8x400m repeats (1/2 mile warmup and cool down) & CrossFit

MCM Expo

This morning, I loaded the kids up into the car and we headed into DC for my packet pickup. First step, was to secure a parking spot and then ... tailgate! The kids chowed down on homemade lunchables and then we hit the T-shirt pickup area. Declan thought it was awesome, so many people, so many numbers, and he got one of those livestrong-type bracelets from the Fisher House booth.

We headed inside and, this is the best time to mention all the Marines at the expo. So very helpful and courteous. One of them helped me carry Abigail in the stroller up a few of the entrance stairs. Another one directed us to the shirt pickup, and a third went through a free samples line with us to pick up the items so I could push the stroller. Amazing service!

Declan conned the poster from the poster guys, saying it was "cool." I bought a new skirt, the gorgeous digital camo one, and some black arm warmers. One of the best parts was each time we passed a booth or maneuvered around someone, they commented on how adorable and well behaved the kids were. It was refreshing to see how they appear, and was crucial in reminding me not to expect too much of them, they're only kids.

KISS: Just Keep Running

My dear friend sent this to me last night in preparation for my "big" run on Sunday. She knows how I doubt myself and how my running challenges are 90% mental and 10% physical. Often once I get going, especially in a race, I am fine. Its always getting to the starting line. I constantly struggle with giving it my all, I'm afraid I won't have enough left at the end. This blog was perfect and I plan to read it a LOT between now and Sunday morning. Give it a read, I hope it helps you.

November Challenge: Pile on the Miles

In September I ran 28 miles, so far in October I have 35 miles logged with a 10k this weekend. So, in November, I am pushing it further, to 100 miles total, 60/40 running/walking.

I've decided to join this Pile on the Miles Challenge online. The idea is to log as many walking/running miles as possible from 1 November to 1 December to combat the higher eating level most of us have during the holidays. I want to run 60 (which mean 15 mile weeks, which is what I've been able to do for this month, just haven't done and walk 40 miles, a little over 1.25 miles a day.

Who's with me? What is your goal?