Marathon Training Plan-Week 14 of 16

Week #14

Monday September 3rd Happy Labor Day!-Ran 6.50 Miles + Ran 2.75 and Walked 3.25 on a separate excursion. Total Miles Ran 9.25 Miles/Total Walked 3.25

I started out my morning run in Corner Canyon on the Draper Trails.  Cory and his brother Kenny were in town so I ran with them.  Always a delight to run with other people. We got in 6.50 miles.  I just didn't quite get my fill of being out there in the hills so after I got home and had a bowl of oatmeal and peaches with cinnamon and honey I headed out again.  This time I traveled to Provo Canyon and ran the Big Springs Trail.  With it being Labor Day there were a lot of people out and about and I felt totally safe.  I hiked good and strong for 2.75 miles with quite a steep ascent with not much desire for running uphill for that far and then turned around and ran back, then walked an additional .50 mile for a total of 6.00 miles in Provo Canyon. 

Tuesday September 4th-Rest Day Walked 4.25 Miles
with stalwart Laurie.

Wednesday September 5th-Ran 8 Miles
This was a challenge for me today.  I slept in and kept procrastinating getting out the door.  I wasn't planning to head to any trails where I love to be and was mentally just trying to gear up for a road run.  As a last minute thought I texted a new running friend that just lives up the street from me and she was more than happy to head out with me, even though she had already run 3 1/2 miles earlier this morning.   We met up and ran a few miles together and then I ran her home and then finished up 3 more miles on my own.  I was so grateful for her this morning. Thanks a billion Jeanne!! You saved my run today!!

  Thursday September 6th-Ran 9.25 Miles in Draper Trails.  
I started out with Elise from my Runner's Anonymous group and got in almost 3 miles and then she had to get home so I drove to a different trailhead and did some exploring of other trails in the area I hadn't been on yet.  It was so fun to see where some of the side trails led to and how everything is connected all over that mountain.  I saw a porcupine waddling down the trail which was pretty funny looking.  I kept my distance though.  I also saw a couple of deer and a chipmunk. I think I pretty much have these trails figured out now and shouldn't get lost anymore.  (not that I really did but I have been confused up there at times)  It also helps to carry a map in my pocket.
 

Friday September 7th-Rest Day Walked 4.25 Miles
I really look forward to my Tuesday and Friday walks with Laurie.  My body just really needs that break from running and I enjoy the good hour we have together to just visit while we get it done. 


Saturday September 8th-Ran the Mount Nebo Half Marathon-13 Miles

I was so happy to get to go to a race and NOT have to add on more mileage either before or after the race.  I'm in taper mode and so running this half marathon meant I actually got more miles than needed today!  Wahoo!  It was a beautiful downhill course and I got a brand new PR!  1:57:49. So happy this morning! Race recap coming soon:)

  Sunday September 9th-Day of Rest!!

Total Running Miles: 39.50

 Total Walking Miles:  11.75