So a few months ago I found out I got accepted into the New York Marathon! That is a funny story because people told me it takes around ten years to get into the marathon through the lottery so I thought that I better start trying. Well, I got in on my first try! Ha! I guess I am running it this year and I couldn't be more excited.
Life is a little busy and probably not the ideal time to run and train for a marathon. Balancing working and grad school, and training for a marathon makes me one tired and hungry girl. People always ask me how I am managing everything and I always think that running is my saving grace. People call me crazy that I run so much but trust me, they would really see crazy if I didn't run. I am really grateful to have the opportunity to do the things in my life.
Side story: met a girl at the gym two years older than me who is fighting cancer. She used to be a little speedster runner but can barley run now. She said it is so hard having things taken away from her, especially running. That definitely gave me an extra push and when days seem long, I think of her and put on my running shoes and think of how lucky I am to be able to go for run.
I think it is so funny because when I ask runners about their training schedule I feel like it is this secret that no one wants anyone to know about. I think coaching is very helpful and I would love to have a coach because I think it is more individualized training but grad school is expensive people. So one day, I will have a coach, but as for now this is all I have. As my training increases and really starts to ramp up this month, this is what my typical week looks like:
Monday: 4-5 miles. This is usually a recovery run and get a great stretch and do some weight lifting as well. (full body -legs + abs)
Tuesday: 6-9 miles. This is when I try to hold the pace for my long runs + hills. I really push myself on this day. This day is very critical and I have seen the biggest difference with my training I think because of this day.
Wednesday: 4-5 miles.- this is speed day. I really try to test my lactic threshold on this day. Man it burns, especially after Tuesday's run. Then I really try to get a good weight lifting session in (Legs + abs)
Thursday: Rest day- try to get a bike ride or cycle class in. This day is key. I think my body knows when it is Thursday. I can always tell when I have had a good week of training because this day is very appreciated. Rest days are critical- I load up on healthy carbohydrates, focus on drinking around a gallon of water, and stretching. I walk a lot and try and really get those muscles and lactic acid out of my legs.
Friday: 6-8 miles. This day I have found to be very critical. I like to try and get a longer run so for the next day I am running on tired legs which really helps me push through when I hit that wall on race day. I run a flat course but at an easy pace either on the treadmill or flat street.
Saturday: LONG RUN! :) This day- everyone knows the joys of their long run day. I really try to break it up and go hard for two miles, easy for one. If you know me I really like interval training and I still incorporate that in my long runs.
Sunday: Rest- Recover, eat healthy foods, and drink lots of water.
Managing time:
I know everyone is busy! But guess what! WE GET TO RUN! I find it very helpful to plan out my runs (where I am going to run, what pace, hills, strength training, and meal prep) on Sunday! This help my mind to know what is coming at me and I am prepared to face anything thrown at me. But lets be honest, weeks never go as planned!
Thanks for reading! I would love to hear your advice on training and what your schedule looks like!
Kylie :)
Life is a little busy and probably not the ideal time to run and train for a marathon. Balancing working and grad school, and training for a marathon makes me one tired and hungry girl. People always ask me how I am managing everything and I always think that running is my saving grace. People call me crazy that I run so much but trust me, they would really see crazy if I didn't run. I am really grateful to have the opportunity to do the things in my life.
Side story: met a girl at the gym two years older than me who is fighting cancer. She used to be a little speedster runner but can barley run now. She said it is so hard having things taken away from her, especially running. That definitely gave me an extra push and when days seem long, I think of her and put on my running shoes and think of how lucky I am to be able to go for run.
I think it is so funny because when I ask runners about their training schedule I feel like it is this secret that no one wants anyone to know about. I think coaching is very helpful and I would love to have a coach because I think it is more individualized training but grad school is expensive people. So one day, I will have a coach, but as for now this is all I have. As my training increases and really starts to ramp up this month, this is what my typical week looks like:
Monday: 4-5 miles. This is usually a recovery run and get a great stretch and do some weight lifting as well. (full body -legs + abs)
Tuesday: 6-9 miles. This is when I try to hold the pace for my long runs + hills. I really push myself on this day. This day is very critical and I have seen the biggest difference with my training I think because of this day.
Wednesday: 4-5 miles.- this is speed day. I really try to test my lactic threshold on this day. Man it burns, especially after Tuesday's run. Then I really try to get a good weight lifting session in (Legs + abs)
Thursday: Rest day- try to get a bike ride or cycle class in. This day is key. I think my body knows when it is Thursday. I can always tell when I have had a good week of training because this day is very appreciated. Rest days are critical- I load up on healthy carbohydrates, focus on drinking around a gallon of water, and stretching. I walk a lot and try and really get those muscles and lactic acid out of my legs.
Friday: 6-8 miles. This day I have found to be very critical. I like to try and get a longer run so for the next day I am running on tired legs which really helps me push through when I hit that wall on race day. I run a flat course but at an easy pace either on the treadmill or flat street.
Saturday: LONG RUN! :) This day- everyone knows the joys of their long run day. I really try to break it up and go hard for two miles, easy for one. If you know me I really like interval training and I still incorporate that in my long runs.
Sunday: Rest- Recover, eat healthy foods, and drink lots of water.
Managing time:
I know everyone is busy! But guess what! WE GET TO RUN! I find it very helpful to plan out my runs (where I am going to run, what pace, hills, strength training, and meal prep) on Sunday! This help my mind to know what is coming at me and I am prepared to face anything thrown at me. But lets be honest, weeks never go as planned!
Thanks for reading! I would love to hear your advice on training and what your schedule looks like!
Kylie :)
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