16 weeks ago I started training.
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The weeks ticked by, my mileage increased and my training plan had alterations a number of times. I tried to take everything in each week, knowing how fast this day would be here, but of course it still flew by.
Now we are here at the end of the training cycle with the big day tomorrow.
I had good weeks, I had bad weeks, I was sick, I was tired, I was inspired, I was recharged… but most of all this training cycle I was excited.
831.1 miles later, it’s race time!
Onto my last week of training…
Monday
rest
Tuesday
5 easy
My last team lemon run club pre-Boston! They spoiled me that night and gave me a care package full of my favorite gear and an awesome hand made card. I felt very, very loved. I ran most of the run with Kristin and we chatted away as usual.
5.0 miles/46:05/9:13 avg pace
Wednesday
6 easy
I met up with Kristin again for a morning run.
6.0 miles/54:48/9:08 avg pace
Thursday
5 easy
My last run in the bay before leaving for Boston! Kristin and I ran together again and she brought me the best good luck present ever – a giant cookie! Cookies are carbs right? We had another great run chatting and reminiscing about my road to Boston, since she has been a very big part of it. It was very fun.
5.o miles/56:36/9:26 avg pace
Friday
5 easy
I arrived in Boston! Chris and I ran an easy short loop from our hotel around the Charles River. I love this run.
5.5 miles/50:31/9:11 avg pace
Saturday
3 easy
My last run before the marathon! I went out by myself and just ran up Commonwealth to Boston Commons and back. I wore my 2009 CIM shirt (where I qualified) and it was nice to just zone out on my own. My legs felt good and my stuffy head felt better once I was running. It’s pretty crazy that my next run will be the Boston Marathon – ahh!
3.0 miles/27:28/9:09 avg pace
Sunday
rest
Sunday is about resting, focusing, fueling, and just being excited. It’s almost here!
Total miles for week 16: 24.5
A recap of the last 16 weeks of training:
Week 1: 50.0 miles
Week 2: 51.3 miles
Week 3: 56.0 miles
Week 4: 49.0 miles
Week 5: 55.0 miles
Week 6: 30.3 miles
Week 7: 48.0 miles
Week 8: 56.0 miles
Week 9: 63.5 miles
Week 10: 62.0 miles
Week 11: 62.5 miles
Week 12: 65.0 miles
Week 13: 66.5 miles
Week 14: 54.2 miles
Week 15: 37.4 miles
Week 16: 24.5 miles (pre-marathon)
It’s been a good cycle and I am so excited for the victory lap at the end of it.
1 DAY to go!
Looking back, your numbers blow me away! I have LOVED following along on this training cycle, and the ones leading up to it that brought you to THIS DAY.
IT’S HERE!!!!!!!!
if you can’t eat that cookie tonight, you should find some other deliciously wonderful baked good. I’ve decided that the key to an awesome long run or race is dessert the night before
Tomorrow is going to be a fantastic day. Have fun, soak up every. single. moment., and rock the roof off this thing.
good luck, good luck, good luck!! Thinking of you tomorrow!
So I have dance practice in the FitCorp in the Pru which is literally right where the finish line is… Good luck a thousand times even though you won’t need it. I’m cheering for you!
xo – Marie
Chocolate & Wine
woohoooo! next week is my highest mileage week of this marathon cycle (46) and i just realized that’s less than pretty much all your weeks….you’ll do great! good luck!!
Good luck tomorrow!!!! You will do awesome!
Hi Aron,
Just want to wish you a great race tomorrow! Having read your blog since your first HM, its exciting that you are finally running Boston tomorrow!! I have enjoyed all of your Boston posts, looking forward to reading “Aron’s first Boston”. Enjoy every moment.
Not only have you had a solid training cycle, but you have a great group of people supporting you….Go Aron Go!
Good luck! You’re going to have such a great time tomorrow!!!
Good luck Aron!! You will rock it, I am sure!
Your training has been SO solid. Good luck tomorrow and HAVE FUN!!!
Wow — what a training cycle.
GOOD LUCK tomorrow and have a great time!
Good luck, Aron! I can’t wait to read about it. Im sure you will rock the race.
Good luck tomorrow ARON! I will be out on the course in Newton at roughly mile 18.5 on the left hand side cheering!! I will be screaming for you
GO KICK IT ARON!!! I’m so happy for you! I will be tracking you tomorrow. GO NORCAL REPRESENT!!!
good luck and have a great time tomorrow; enjoy every second!
good luck tomorrow aron!!!
enjoy – youve earned it!
Good luck tomorrow!!! Enjoy every minute
Have a great time tomorrow Aron! I’ll be cheering you on from CA!
GOOD LUCK!!! Enjoy every minute!
GO ARON!! you had an amazing training cycle and tomorrow will be your victory lap! i’ll be cheering you on from california, good luck!
GOOD LUCK GORGEOUS GIRL!!! YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND YOU DESERVE THE BEST TOMORROW!! I will be thinking about you all day and I can’t wait to read about how you do!!!