I feel better about training this week – core and pilates returned and I had a (relatively) high mileage week even with two days completely off of running.  Pretty sure I’m feeling so good because I made more of an effort to eat better and sleep more.

Chicago Training week #9 recap:

• Miles Run: 55.6
• Miles Biked: 71.2
• Pilates: 1 time
• Core: 3 times

The Details:

• M: 8.2 miles (8:11 w/ 2.5 miles GMP and 3 x 3 minutes at about 90%); Bike 19 miles
• T: 12 miles (8:44);
• W: 9 miles (8:35 w/ 10 x 400m at 1:31 – 1:36)
• Th:  Bike 20 miles
• F: 6.1 miles (9:05); pilates
• Sa: 20.3 miles (8:16)
• Su: Bike 32.3 miles

48 days til race day!

*****

Congrats to Kristy on rocking her first ultramarathon and being 3rd place female!

Stay tuned for an exciting running related give away later this week or early next week!  Hint:  It involves my BFFs, who I am not stalking, Adam and Tim.