Today's focus is drinking lots of water. I feel like this is something that I need to focus on now. When I was at work, I would fill a huge thing of water and drink the whole thing by the time I left, but now being at home taking care of the little pumpkin, I have to think about it more. So.. drinking water is today's thing!
I ran 3 easy miles - couldn't get to the pool. Nick had his 2 month shots today and I felt bad leaving him w/anyone.
Yesterday I did an 8 mile run. It was split up when Nick needed to eat after 5.3 miles, but that is ok! It felt really good with a 9m/m average. The last 3 days actually have been great runs. I am back at it and feeling super for Monday.
Saturday was a 5k - my first 5k since last September (4 months preggers) and I beat that time, but was around 2 minutes off my best time. My time was 25:15 a low 8 average and fine for a tempo run! It was pouring rain - and for a good cause. It was a good run.
Sunday I wanted to run off all the crap I ate on Saturday and planned on just running an easy 3-4 miles but it felt good and I was able to speed it up and I got in 6.2 miles at 9:00 pace.
I don't want to pressure myself with a goal for Monday, but in the back of my head I think that I can go faster than my previous marathons (all were before I started concentrating on speed and got fast!) But still, I don't want to think about it and instead want to enjoy every mile and minute.
6 days to go!!
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look at you..weren't you all out of motiviation a few days ago and now your slamming the miles and beating times!!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Glad you're feeling so good!
ReplyDeleteBe careful about too much water... you can flush out a lot of electrolytes by downing tons of water. Your body needs to keep a good balance of sodium/potassium... just keep that in mind. ;)
Glad to hear the runs are going well. I drink tons of water at work, but really slack when I am home.
ReplyDeleteBut no pressure, right? ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Slice.
ReplyDeleteLove the positive vibe from this post! Keep it up! You are going to rock Boston and have a great time!
ReplyDeleteOO positive patty! Your gonna do AWESOME at Boston i know it! What is your fastest marathon? I'll be rooting for you come monday! Good Luck girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you're in such a great space! :o)
ReplyDeleteyou will do great. you're such an inspiration being able to run boston so soon after giving birth... amazing.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're feeling better and more into it. You're going to kick butt on Monday!! You should give us your bib # so we can track your progress!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the taper during the last week! And I love that picture of you and the little guy on the last post - such blue eyes. Very cute indeed.
ReplyDeleteThought you might be interested in Matt Fitzgerald's blog today. He'll be running Boston next week too. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://mattfitzgerald.org/blog/
Or the link is in the 'coaching' section of links on my blog. :)
Yowsers - you are doing SERIOUSLY well!! I am just making a 9.00 pace and haven't had a baby!! Boston is going to be awesome. Forecast says showers, but that won't deter the crowds - you'll have heaps of support and the temp is supposed to be in the low fifties - nice and comfortable. Great to see your enthusiasm is back!
ReplyDeleteI am terrible about drinking water. I should follow your lead and really focus on it. Great job at the 5K and good luck Monday!
ReplyDeletei am so much better about drinking water when i am at work. ive gotten better at home now.
ReplyDeleteyayyy for monday! you will do GREAT!
I never drink water, but I drink tonnes everyday. Unfortunately it's a mix of coffee, diet coke or juice. I'm always full of great intentions though :-)
ReplyDeleteRain is on the forecast for Monday but it is so well organized that it really is nothing to worry about! Make sure you have a few throwaway layers for the start! I ran it in a Noreaster...so it can be done!
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