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Final Week of Summer

August 31, 2015 by MCM Mama 30 Comments

The countdown has begun – the kids have 1 more week off of school and 2 weeks from today, I’ll be lacing up my Altras and stepping up to the start line of the first of 6 half marathons in 6 days.

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Gah!  I think I’m ready. I mean, I need to pack, but I’ve now run 5 days in a row with my shortest run being a fast (for me) 7 miles and my longest one being a slow 12 miler.

This weekend was a good weekend, but not one for many pictures. Friday I took Jones to the zoo in the morning. Shoo doesn’t love the zoo, so I took advantage of Beer Geek working from home and left him at home to entertain himself. (Sometimes having older kids ROCKS!)

Jones National Zoo

 

After the zoo, I worked for a bit and then crammed in a 7 mile run before we headed out to dinner. I managed to go from sweaty runner to drinking a beer at the bar in 30 minutes!

running and beer

Saturday morning, I headed out early for a 10 mile run. The weather was perfect and I had a nice easy run and ended up doing 11 miles instead. Know what happened when I hit 11 miles???  1000 miles for 2015!

Altra One 2.5

As soon as I cleaned up, I headed over to Mad Fox for a meeting. I’ll be working with them to start a run club! Should be a ton of fun.

The rest of Saturday was pretty calm. I was tired, so I spent the afternoon and evening doing chores and reading some mind candy while I enjoyed a good beer we brought back from Asheville.

Sunday morning brought another (sort of) early wake up call and a 12 mile run. I was feeling pretty good, but a bit tired.  I occupied my mind with writing my “10 reasons why marathon training is like having a newborn.” Yeah, that’s the kind of thing I do while I run since I don’t listen to music and I run by myself.

Dick's Sporting Goods outfit

Because I’d not gotten up super early and wasted a bunch of time, it was lunch time when I got home. I’ve been craving potatoes lately. I have no idea why. So, that’s what I had for lunch and it was yummy.

The rest of the day was more laundry (travel soccer for the kid + marathon training for me= a ton of laundry!) Then I vegged out on the couch some more. What can I say? Running these kind of miles is tiring.  I’m just thankful my kids are old enough to do things for themselves!

This morning, I woke up super early and knocked out another 9 miles.  Woot!  Only one more run and I’ll be done with this peak week. I do still have a 16 mile run next week, but I think I’m going to cut the rest of the runs back a bit to do a mini taper.

Monday run

And I hit my goal of 200 miles for the month of August. I’ve only done that one other time and I’m not really sure I want to do it again, but whoa, that’s a lot of miles for me. The scary thing is that I’m likely to hit it again in September!

So far, Hansons Marathon Method is working for me. I’m not following it to a T (I’ve never been good about sticking to a plan) and my speed is slower than I’d like (thank you Virginia for hot and humid), but I’m hitting pretty close to the mileage. I was tired and my last mile pretty much sucked today, but *knock wood* nothing hurts and I’m not completely wiped out.  And I’m thrilled to pull back just a bit the next two weeks to prepare for the real highlight of my fall.

How was your weekend? I’m excited because I’m starting to see darker beers in the stores. Yeah, beer and running – that’s my weekend.

Linking up with HoHo and Tricia and Erin.

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  1. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    August 31, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    1000 miles!! WOOHOO!! Way to go!
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  2. courtney @ eat pray run dc says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    so glad you got 200. you are a total badass! 🙂
    courtney @ eat pray run dc recently posted…August Marathon Training UpdateMy Profile

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  3. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    The most mileage I’ve ever run in 1 month was roughly 120 & I’m far below that right now. Which is ok. Because I’m only half crazy. 🙂

    I don’t listen to music either. And I often write blogs in my head while I’m running. Only I usually forget them the minute I stop running!
    Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Where did August go?: 8/14-30 Weekly WrapMy Profile

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  4. Jessica S says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Congrats on hitting the 1000 mile milestone!
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  5. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    I’m still stunned by your mileage! Really amazing. My feet hurt just thinking about it.
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  6. Darlene says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Congrats. That’s a lot of miles.
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  7. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    you’ve certainly logged in a ton of miles this summer! The madfox runs sound fun hopefully some of our moms will come along.
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  8. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    There’s nothing wrong with beer and running!
    And 6 halfs in 6 days?! Awesome!!
    Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Marathon Training Recap (week 6)My Profile

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  9. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Congrats on hitting 200 miles this month! I had no doubt that you’d be able to do it!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Training Log – Weeks 16 and 17My Profile

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  10. Marcia says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Way to rock 200! I’m quite sure I’ve never done that. Sounds like you’re more than ready for 6 in 6.
    Marcia recently posted…August? It’s a Wrap!My Profile

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  11. Aleks @ AleksRuns says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Congrats on hitting 1000 miles already – and you’ve got four months of 2015 left! Whoa! I can’t imagine running that many miles (and I do love running)! I hit 186 for August – my highest mileage month this year, with peak marathon training – and boy, are my feet feeling it. Happy to lay off the ground for a bit and get back on the bike/ in the pool.

    Happy running!
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  12. Lauren says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Congrats on hitting that mile-stone (cheesy running pun in itself!). You have been working hard!
    Lauren recently posted…Chicago Marathon 2015 Training Recap {Weeks 9 & 10}My Profile

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  13. HoHo Runs says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    200 for August and 1000 for the year? Awesome! I’ve tried to think about posts while running, but it’s just so empty in there! I’m so excited for you for this next series. You know I love my half marathons. I’ll be living vicariously through you. Thanks for linking up with us today!
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Weekly Wrap #4My Profile

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  14. jill conyers says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    I don’t want to wish time away or for it to pass faster but bring on fall! 1000 miles! Woohoo!
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  15. Cristina @triathlonmami says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    1000 miles! wow. that is a super accomplishment. School already started down here in South Florida so we are getting back to routines and learning about the demands of a new grade!
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  16. Jenn says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Whoo hoo! Great month and year!

    The weekend was ok. We just sort of hunkered down and spent time together. It was what we all needed.
    Jenn recently posted…week in review: 8.23 – 8.29My Profile

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  17. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    You are a machine!! Very cool that you are starting a run club at Mad Fox!!!
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  18. Victoria at Ice Packs + Races says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Wow! Congratulations on that monthly/yearly mileage! You’re going to rock those six half marathons 🙂
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  19. Toni says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Congrats on your mileage. 6 Half marathons in 6 days is an amazing running goal. I can’t wait to read all your recaps.
    Toni recently posted…I am running the NYC Marathon with #TeamASICSNYCMMy Profile

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  20. Sharita says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    1,000 miles?!?! you are a bonafide ROCK STAR!! Also I love the picture of your son who has clearly outgrown that statue animal hahaha.
    Sharita recently posted…Looking back on my first year as a fitness instructorMy Profile

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  21. Lew says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    Your mileage is super impressive. You are such a trooper for running through this hot and humid summer.

    I’ve loved reading about your RAGNAR adventures so much that I formed a team this year. Two of our runners recently dropped out. If you know of anyone who would like to join a low key team for RAGNAR DC, please send them my way.

    meelon at aol dot com

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  22. Natalie says

    September 1, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Awesome mileage!! I’d love to know what you think of the Hansen’s method.
    6 1/2 marathon in 6 days is IMPRESSIVE!!

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  23. Mary Beth Jackson says

    September 1, 2015 at 5:28 am

    1000 miles! IMPRESSIVE! and the beer! I like my miles and wine but it is all good! Enjoy that last little bit before school starts! I am still sitting here in awe about 6 half marathons in 6 days! WOW!
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  24. Priya says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Congratulations on completing 200 miles this month! You should be super proud of yourself.

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  25. Becki S says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:33 am

    One of my favorite parts about running is that you can do quick turn arounds between the work out and grabbing a drink with friends 😉
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  26. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:47 am

    1000 miles – yahoo!! Every new year I debate whether I want to set that goal for myself, and then I chicken out. 🙂 Maybe next year!
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  27. rachel says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Way to go on the mileage milestone! My weekend was good… filled with outdoor family activities and memories. 🙂
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  28. Carmy says

    September 1, 2015 at 10:50 am

    200 miles! Congrats! And oh how your kiddo has grown! Time pass so quickly…
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  29. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    hansons is hard but I loved it too…I just felt like it prepared you for the marathon and the fatigue. I like the idea of writing blog posts while you run…good idea! Will try that this week for my 18 miler 🙂
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  30. Sandra Laflamme says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Wow! You are crushing the miles! 1000 miles for 2015!!! Huge congrats on a huge milestone!!!

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