#FlyStyle

I’m still pacing the Fleet Feet Nashville Fall Marathon Training Group for Saturday long runs.  I can’t tell you how much I love running with this group!  Some of them are running their first marathon this fall, and one of my favorite parts about running is sharing my love for it…hence this blog!

This week’s route did not disappoint!  Lots of up upness for a 20 miler in Percy Warner Park.  It’s such a beautiful park.

It also happens to be part of the Flying Monkey Marathon route with hills galore, so it was bonus training for me!  Check out our elevation from today’s run…

 

My friend JR shared this little nugget of wisdom this morning. Pretty perfect timing!

#FLYSTYLE #1: The Oiselle Kind.  I don’t usually try out new clothing during a long run, but I had a hunch that I would love the Oiselle Distance Shorts. (And by hunch, I mean that every other runner swears by them!) They have pockets for days! You can fit Gu’s, Cocogo’s, your phone, keys…everything you need to go the distance!

 

 

I paired them with my favorite Oiselle Winona Tank.

I rushed home, for an ice bath, shower, and packing.  I decided to tag along with the Mister on his trip to DC.  Most importantly I took time for lunch!  Peach season is coming to an end, so w made sure to eat these two beauties before we left.  It always makes me a little sad when summer fruit season is ending.

We headed out to the airport, but not before being properly caffeinated.

My husband thinks he’s hilarious when he puts the big straw in the little cup.

#FLYSTYLE #2: The Airport Kind.  I really wanted to wear compression socks and sneakers, but I decided to put on my big girl panties and wear “real” clothes.

We arrived, checked in, and made time for some bubbles and cheesecake!

 

 

 

Did you race or have a long run today? How was it?
Do you have any exciting weekend plans?

#choosejoy

The Friday Five

1.  I did an easy 7 miler this morning and discovered a “new to me” station on iHeartRadio…Spin Cycle.  It’s Pop Music Club Remixes and they’re all perfect uptempo’s for running.

 

2.  Breakfast for lunch!  I usually eat a salad for lunch, but I wanted something a little heartier for tomorrow’s long run.  As my friends will attest, I have a true love for oatmeal…especially these steel-cut oats!

3.  Dr. Seuss must have seen the elevation chart for tomorrow’s 20 miler!

4.  Salad and Veggie Burger at J’s.  It’s tried and true before a long run.  BUT…the secret is the Cornbread Croutons!!!  They aren’t on the menu, but if you ask your server, they’ll make them for you.  Do it.  Now.  Seriously.

 

5.  #choosejoy How perfect is this new decal?!!

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21 Miles, 3 Boys, and a Monkey

Friday Night Prep.

I don’t always eat pasta the night before my Saturday run, but when the miles start to get into the 20’s…game on!

I make sure to lay everything out the night before, because who’s brain works at 4am?  Mine does not.

Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator (Apple Berry).

Gu (Chocolate Outrage).

Cocogo (Raspberry Passion Fruit). ***Use Code: JENCHOOSESJOY for 40% off your order

Picky Bar (Cookie Doughpness).

Garmin 620.

Amphipod Thermal Lite 20oz.

Cyclone Cup

 

The all important coffee is setup and ready to go.

Nespresso Vertuoline and Aeroccino (It’s the only frother I’ve found that works really well on almond or soy milk)

 

Saturday Long Run

4:00am alarm…doh!

100 % humidity at 6am…good times!

 

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I am pacing an awesome Fleet Feet Nashville: Chicago Marathon training group.  I ran 3 solo miles, met my group and paced for 18 miles. 21.5 total.

My favorite recovery breakfast is oatmeal. Isn’t this the prettiest oatmeal?!  Trust me…it tasted even better than it looked!!!

 

 

3 of our nephews were staying with us this weekend, so after an ice bath and oatmeal, my husband and I took them rock climbing.  I felt surprisingly good after running (no soreness at all).  That’s a lot of progress for me!

 

3 little monkeys showing us how it’s done!

 

After rock climbing, we stopped for dinner and froyo.

 

Vegetable Lettuce wraps from PF Chang’s

 

Sweet Cece’s.  I promise there’s froyo underneath that cookie dough;)

 

The Monkey

A couple of weeks ago, I entered the lottery for the Flying Monkey Marathon.  Well…I got in.  Let the terror begin to set in.  This is going to be a doozy.  Here is a note from the RD and the elevation chart:

“Today is not your lucky day.  Today is, in fact, a bad bad day for you.  I am sorry.

We have run the lottery, and your name was selected as one that can participate in this year’s Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon.  Yep.  You are in.  Words cannot express how sorry I am for you.  Or how sorry you will be.  Anyhow, looks like you are in.  Good luck with that.  You will most certainly regret it.  I’ll be in touch.”

What do you eat for dinner the night before you long run/race day?  Are you superstitious about eating the same foods each week?

I’m wrapping up my first week of blogging.  THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support and encouragement!!!  #choosejoy

Weekly Workout Schedule

I’ve had a few folks ask what my weekly workout schedule looks like. So…here’s what I did last week. It was a pretty typical week except that my long run was a few more miles than usual.

MONDAY July 28:
5 easy recovery miles with my husband

5 more easy miles before my GRIT class

30 minutes of GRIT plyo

TUESDAY July 29:
Track with my Fleet Feet Speed Sessions Group! This workout is based on my 6:20 1 mile time trial.
4 mile warmup/ drills
2×200 (0:47) with 200m recovery
1×800 (3:10) with 400m recovery
1×600 (2:13) with 400m recovery
1×400 (1:29) with 400m recovery
2×200 (0:45) with 200m recovery
1 mile cool down

I jogged 5 super easy paced miles to/from the gym and did 30 minutes of GRIT cardio.

WEDNESDAY July 30:
Tempo Run: 9 miles total
Warmup: 8:50, 8:30
Tempo: 7:36, 7:33, 7:30, 7:31, 7:36, 7:35
Cool down: 8:58

I jogged 5 super easy paced miles to/from the gym for Body Pump class.

Evening: 3 mile run with an group of ladies training for the Women’s Half Marathon!

THURSDAY July 31:
5.5 miles with The Breakfast Club run group (We eat hills for breakfast!)

Evening: 3 miles with the Dirtbag Trail Running Club

FRIDAY August 1:
8 miles

SATURDAY August 2:
20 miles (9:18 pace) I’m pacing a training group for the Chicago Marathon.

SUNDAY August 3:
9 miles and some gym time with my husband for weights