And just like that, the third phase of training is complete! This phase of training was another solid one. Workouts were a bit of a mixed bag but worked on rolling with it even when they did not match the plan on paper. Long runs also had to get creative with different routes and days…… Continue reading Marathon Training: Recap #3
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Marathon Training Recap #1
It has been a while since I’ve trained for a race, but I am excited to officially be in my marathon training build for the Mountain 2 Beach Marathon in Ventura, CA. Officially 12 weeks out from race day! I am taking a more conservative approach to training this time around. My coach/husband, is giving…… Continue reading Marathon Training Recap #1
Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 6
7 Mondays Until Boston! Another week of training in the books. This week did not feel particularly good, but I hit most weekly mileage for this training block, made it into 2 strength classes with Petra, and had a solid 20-miler. So while things did not feel great (low energy, throbbing legs, tender toenails), hard…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 6
Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 5
8 Mondays Until Boston! Things are finally feeling like they are coming together fitness wise. This past week of training, a lot of the pain from last week went away and I was left feeling really strong. This was a solid week of training. I think the slight down week with a shorter long run…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 5
Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 4
9 Mondays Until Boston! This week of training, I struggled with some doubt and body pain, but ended the week with greater confidence. It is amazing how in one mile of a marathon you feel terrible and are questioning everything and the next you feel like you could run that pace forever. Things change quickly…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 4
Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 2
11 Mondays Until Boston! Another week of training in the books! This past week of training was good and consistent, but did take a weird turn with the long run, which I will explain at the end. It was a week marked by 50 miles, stroller runs, tempos that felt like I was running faster…… Continue reading Marathon Monday: Miles to Boston Pt. 2
More Than a Marathon
26.2. This is the number that has pushed me out the door. It’s the number that reminded me of my strength and endurance that I thought I left behind in college. It’s also the number that filled my postpartum days with rhythm, cadence, hope and a sense of purpose. Don’t get me wrong. Being a…… Continue reading More Than a Marathon
10 Things To Do Week Leading Up to the Marathon
This is the week. Marathon week. As promised, this is the final post in my Marathon Wednesday Series. This post was originally going to be a compilation of marathon inspiration from interviews I gathered from people who have completed marathons, but life happens and that idea never happened. So instead, I am sharing a few…… Continue reading 10 Things To Do Week Leading Up to the Marathon
Marathon Training Tips
So you want to run a marathon, but you have no idea where to start? Then, you are in the right place. I am going to break down my training to give you some tips and inspiration when creating your own plan. The idea of 26.2 miles can feel very daunting, even for someone that…… Continue reading Marathon Training Tips
Marathon Wednesday Series
Happy July! July over here in the Capel household is a big month. It is marathon month. We are just 25 days out from our first marathon. In just a few weeks, we will be flying to San Francisco, leaving Hudson for the first time (more on this on this to come), and celebrating our…… Continue reading Marathon Wednesday Series
This Mama Needs Grace 