Monumental Half Training Update

A little running update for you. Personal posts will be interspersed among the running updates and race recaps! There are about 6 weeks until the Monumental Half Marathon! I haven't decided just how hard I want to run this one just yet. It's kind of a comeback race after dealing with a neuroma and synovitis in my 2nd toe! It's feeling about 80-90% better and I generally feel pretty good when I run. I have been following the free plan that was sent out from the Monumental staff that was created by Matt Ebersole for Personal Best Training. I am just doing the "Finisher" plan and this has been great for allowing me time for cross-training in my schedule. I love the quality sessions - they make me feel like a hardcore runner again :) I do an easy run, a moderate run (which sometimes I substitute with indoor soccer), one of the quality runs, and a long run. This week's quality run involved 4 miles of steady state running and a few fast 1 minute intervals (with warm up, cool down) - I was pleased with my pacing. I may be able to race this half after all! However, the 12 mile long run was a little tough. My legs were a little fatigued, especially after about 9 miles. Must have been some bike rides from the previous 2 days! Oh, well ... 

My post long run therapist!

This week we have the Fallen Heroes 5k. Alex and I are doing this with my old roommate and her family. Her brother was a police officer who passed away last year, so they are doing this to honor him. It should be a nice tribute. 

The weather is looking great for running. After a hot few first days of fall, the temps are looking more fall-like! I love me some fall weather!!!

Can't wait to see these beautiful colors again soon!

Have a beautiful week everyone!