Houston Marathon Training - Week 11

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This week marks week 11 of my 12 week training cycle for the Houston Marathon is in the books.  This is the recap for my Houston Marathon Training - Week 11. 7 days until race day!

This week I returned to work from a little break between the holidays. We had some cold weather for our part of the nation, and it was very hard to get out of my warm bed.  I have to admit, the warmth of the bed won out over the 4am wake up call a few days.  So, I didn't get cross-training in, but I managed to get in all my runs.

I dialed it in on my nutrition this week. For lunches I made a delicious winter harvest salad (recipe coming tomorrow), and Cauliflower Korma too!

I also lost a ton of weight this week... on my head.  Saturday afternoon I went to the hairdresser and decided to do something drastic.  I went shorter and darker!




Houston Marathon Training - Week 11


Monday - Rest.

Tuesday - Rest.

Wednesday - Rest.

Thursday - 1 mile w/up & c/down, 3x1600 with 400 recovery.

Friday - 1 mile w/up & c/down, 3 mile tempo.

Saturday - 8 miles.



Sunday - Rest.

 

Total Miles = 18.5




I'm linking up with HoHo Runs and Taking The Long Way Home for the Weekly Wrap.

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  1. I love the new look! I think it's a good omen for your race. So excited to see how you do!!!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  2. Cute haircut! I am overdue for a haircut. I don't blame ya, those 4am wake up calls are never any fun!

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  3. Your hair looks fantastic! I've been thinking about going short again. How exciting that the marathon is here. I'm sure you'll do great. It's so hard getting up at 4 am. Just think, you can sleep in after the race as much as you want! Thanks for linking!

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  4. Your hair!!! Totally cute! I have mostly 5:20 a.m.wake-ups (except for the days I do my #5at5's...when I'm waking up at 4:20). I'm a pretty easy "early riser"...but 4:00 a.m. would be tough. Isn't it odd how it's been so unseasonably cold everywhere lately?

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  5. OMG that new haircut is absolutely fabulous on you! I love the length and the new darker color!!
    I can't believe that the marathon is almost here! I have enjoyed following your training journey and I hope that you have a kick-ass race!

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  6. Wow, you really did lose some 'hair weight'! Looks super cute and will help you FLY in Houston! Good luck!!

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  7. Love, love the new look! And congratulations for reaching this stage of your training! Best of luck in your final week and I will be back for the race recap. Best of luck!

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  8. Thanks Kim! (it feels like yesterday we were in Chicago).

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  9. 4am is tough... I really struggle in the morning. This winter has been crazy!

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  10. Thanks! I'm planning on taking a week off from running... but I may still head into the gym early to do some strength or cross training.

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