Michele's Boston Marathon Training Blog

Merry Christmas everyone!  Training continues.  I was so bummed to miss out on the team Costume run on Saturday. I stole a great costume idea from a teammate who is in Brazil for the holidays.  It was all set to go, and then I woke up with a sore throat.  Next time.  I was able to get in 5 miles on Saturday on the dreadmill, and then I did the 7-mile long run on Monday.  This weekend things get real.  12 miles baby! So let's talk treadmill running for a minute.  There have been many times that I have had to do long training runs on a treadmill.  People generally hate treadmill running.  I don't mind it too much normally but it can get tedious from time to time.   Here are some things that help me get through it: If you have access to one, a Kindle or iPad can really help the time go by.  There are so many great shows out there that no one has time for.  Use your treadmill run as time to catch up. If you can, ...

Today was my first team run!  It might be hard to believe, but I had a blast.  I haven't done any kind of team running before.  I like to be able to adjust my pace as I need, and assumed that I would not be able to do that if I was running with others.  What I found instead was that A.  I ran a good deal faster with the group than I do on my own.  And B.  I could still speed up and slow down as needed.  I would just pop in and out of smaller groups.  It was very motivating having others to run with.  It felt like an event instead of a chore.  Afterwards, we had a delicious brunch at the Granary.  I am so lucky to be on such a great team!