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Week 13 / Day 2 👟
My body is still struggling with the time change, but got myself moving this morning and enjoyed the run.
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@ken-doll-runner.bsky.social so close to perfect negative on this one 😩😅

I hate being out of commission. Recovering after my first marathon had me going a bit stir crazy. But it definitely enhanced my gratitude/appreciation for when I am able to run.

Thank you for saying that! Hasn’t been easy some days, but I’m always glad to be out there by the time I’m moving. Really helps with my seasonal depression.

Thank you. Takes some discipline on the longer runs, but when I’m doing five/six miles or fewer I consistently hit negative splits without thinking about it. Grateful for this superpower 😅

Week 12 / Day 7 👟
Check on your morning runners who lost an hour today… we are not okay 🤪 actually wasn’t too bad and nailed the splits despite too little sleep. Entering the final third of the training block tomorrow- woop woop! 🙌🏻
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I ran my first 20 last year. It took me 3:59:58 and my marathon went 5:13:43. For me it was important to know I could be alone with my thoughts for that long. But i’m also pretty resilient to injury and I think the only reason I had foot pain in that 20 and the race was the shoes needed replacing.

Week 12 / Day 6 👟
Nice windy, rainy long run. Thankful for the warming trend and my beautiful nearby state park. Splits wandered a bit but it was a hilly route.
Last pic is my post-run date look. I still clean up okay. 😅
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Week 12 / Day 4 👟
This morning was my PERFECT run conditions. Light rain, pre-dawn, 55°F (12.7° C) Really good way to start my day ☺️ Another easy five since it’s cutback this week. Looking forward to upper body strength work tonight as well! 💪🏻
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Great work! I should do more intervals but it’s probably my least favorite thing 😆

Week 12 / Day 3 👟
Haven’t enjoyed a rainy morning run in such a long time! Happy #negativesplits to all who celebrate 😋
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Just a random reminder that over 50 members of Congress collectively own millions of dollars in defense contractor stocks.

They stand to personally profit from wars that enrich these contractors.

Make no mistake, this is legalized corruption.

Watch how they vote this week.

Always write the training plan in pencil and listen to your body!

Week 12 / Day 2 👟
Happy little zone 2 this morning with gorgeous splits. Grateful this is a cutback week after two 40+ mile weeks in a row.
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Week 11 / Day 7 👟
Glorious long run Sunday. Hopefully the last time this season that the real feel is below freezing. Splits all over but it was long and hilly in some serious wind. 💨
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Week 11 / Day 6 👟
Beautiful day for what is normally a freezing cold race. This is a pacing challenge as The Bear is a 5k, pause, 5-mile. I could’ve shown more restraint in the first and avoided a walk break near the end, but still happy overall.
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Same to you!

That’s a big jump! I’ve got 18 this weekend also and then a cutback week before my first of two 20-milers this plan.

Overall really good! There’s some mental fatigue around planning routes for the long runs. But I’m feeling pretty confident :)

Week 11 / Day 4 👟
Happy splits today! I like these mornings chasing the sunrise.
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Week 11 / Day 3 👟
This morning was such a fun and pretty run. Sun was coming up, wasn’t very cold, and I explored the local golf course (unexpectedly hilly- hence the wonky 7th split) for the first time. So peaceful.
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Week 11 / Day 2 👟
Took a rest instead of cross-train yesterday and no regrets. Felt fresh and good this morning.
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Week 10 / Day 7 👟
My first ever 40+ mile training week is complete! The first mile was a little clunky but once I warmed up I quite enjoyed a peaceful zone 2 run in the snowy woods.
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Thank you!! Very nearly perfect 🤩

Week 10 / Day 6 👟
This felt incredible. Got an early start & feared I had underdressed at first, but out into a headwind & back with a tailwind, my old friend summer long run classic rock playlist, mentally sailed through & physically felt strong.
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Thank you so much for reading and for the feedback and kind words. I’m so glad this spoke to you. 💛

Thank you so much. I’m pretty passionate about my experience and glad that it resonated with you. That’s a great quote from AT! 💛

Aww thank you for checking it out. ☺️

Love + Running What Running a Marathon Taught Me About Loving Myself

Spent my rest day actually resting! And working on a new post on Substack reflecting on training for my first marathon last year. 😌 open.substack.com/pub/hjxn/p/l... #runsky #marathontraining

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