Marathon Training: A couple long runs
I signed up for Twin Cities Marathon! This will be my 5th marathon and my 3rd Twin Cities. I needed a challenge- a physical and mental one- to focus my training and give new perspective to paying attention to my health and well-being. I am following the "Own It" plan from one of my favorite sites- Another Mother Runner. This morning marks my fourth long run of the training plan, an easy 13 miler. Last weekend's long run was a glorious 15 miles with the middle five around marathon pace (I am shooting for a 4 hour (or less, eek!) marathon so that sets me around a 9 minute mile). Since I was spending a few days visiting my parents and grandma in Cleveland, my dad offered to ride his bike next to me. Long runs are true invitations for quality time with someone so I was fortunate that my dad was willing to cruise at snail's pace along this hilly boulevard. He carried my snacks and water too! What a guy! He kept the conversation going as I muddled thr...