Friday, August 29, 2014

Another Fun Chicago Marathon Training Week

Just a quick update on what's happening on the running front.

Sunday Long Run:
On Sunday I went for my 16 miler with Annabelle and Declan:
Early on in our run (about mile 2.3)
We met at Lawrence and the Lakefront Trail and started our run there. We headed southbound on the trail and had quite a fun time chatting and laughing at our bad jokes. We eventually stumbled upon the madness of the triathlon taking place on the trail near Grant Park. It would have been sheer folly to continue running further south, so we turned around and headed north prematurely. When the temps started warming up on our return trip, Declan and Annabelle decided to go for a dip in the lake at about mile 11:
Annabelle and Declan ready to do a mid-run plunge!
I watched their belongings as well as dozens of people doing beach yoga classes. After their dip we finished off the last 5 miles and headed home. Good times were had by all and my long run seemed like a breeze with such fun company. Must make this a regular thing.

Marathon Corral News:
I got the word today that Chicago Marathon corral assignments were finally posted (about 4 weeks late)! After checking their website, I found that I squeaked into the "A" corral. So, now need to finish off my training like I deserve to be running with the big dogs!
From Chicago Marathon website
Training:
As far as my training goes, I really only have three more weeks in the 70 mpw range and then it will be taper time. The Chicago Half Marathon is next weekend (Sept. 7) and I would like to run sub-1:28. If I can do that, I know that from McMillan's calculator that I should at least be fit enough to attain a marathon PR (3:05:03). Here's hoping it is somewhat cool next Sunday so I can get the most accurate reading possible and get a realistic marathon pace.


How is your Chicago Marathon (or other) training going?
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11 comments:

  1. TeamarciaAugust 29, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Hooray for making into A with the big dogs! Well deserved. Yeah I'm up for a cooldown in temps any time now.

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    1. Pete BAugust 29, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Thanks! I'm hoping for a cooldown as well! :)

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  2. MoAugust 29, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    A for Awesome! Congrats!

    I'm in C, like I wanted to be. My plan is to start all the way in the back of said C corral and run my training pace.

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    1. Pete BAugust 29, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      Thanks. C is for Champion! Congrats to you too! I think I will start in the back of said A corral and see if I can't finally negative split a marathon for once!

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  3. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I bow down to you in respect. The A team, I mean corral! Woo hoo! Meanwhile, I have no corral assignment. I'm sure they're considering me for the elite start, if not the A corral. Seriously...they messed up my registration and are "working to fix the problem".Stay tuned...

    ~Wendy at Taking the Long Way Home

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    1. Pete BSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:52 AM

      Thanks! Hopefully you can get your corral assignment problem fixed soon!

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  4. UnknownAugust 30, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I totally wish I was fast enough and cool enough to join your running group. :) And awesome job getting into Corral A! I would save that race bib forever. I'm hoping for good weather at the Chicago Half, too! I'm just using it as a training run (and to get my awesome 39.3 medal) but I'd prefer not to bake out there. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Pete BSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:54 AM

      You are cool enough to join the running group and as far as pace, we could accommodate any pace! Anyway, maybe I'll see you at the Chicago Half. It will definitely be a training run, but also hoping for it to help indicate my marathon pace as well. Fingers crossed for bake-free weather! :)

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  5. Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comSeptember 3, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    WOWSA you go! That's awesome! I think I was in G when I ran Chicago, LOL! Back of the packer here. Training for the Fox Valley half marathon this year, which will be my husband's first!
    ~MovinitwithMichelle

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    1. Pete BSeptember 4, 2014 at 6:04 AM

      Thanks! "G" is more middle of the pack, right? Anyway, good luck with your training and very cool that your husband will be doing his first half with you!

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  6. Zenaida ArroyoSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    That is so awesome on Corral A which stands for Awesome and Amazing!!

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