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Guess who’s back?!

Me!

I’m back as a Cleveland Marathon race ambassador. I announced my return last week and am excited to meet the new ambassadors and get started with training for the 2024 half marathon/5k challenge series again.

I’m excited to be back, but also enjoying my time off from training. I am enjoying just waking up, running what I want to run, and keeping my base miles going.

Which is exactly what I did this week! We lucked out and had GREAT weather most of the week – and I mean no snow or frigid temps to get in the way of my runs. That meant I got in some morning miles PLUS one day in shorts! Here’s what it looked like:

Sunday: 6.22 miles running + 2.7 miles walking with the fam. It was a beautiful day and we somehow ended up having a Sunday with nothing planned for the first time in ages, so after I got in my run, the whole family went on an adventure – we went for a hike together. I was impressed that GM walked the whole time! He ran up the hills and through the trails – he loves being outside and active, which is great.

Monday: 5.04 miles, core workout and 1.6 mile walk. I was so glad to wake up to a relatively warm morning (capris were great!) and no rain. I got in a walk with GM after the big kids were off to school and was pleasantly surprised with the sunlight – the past few weeks were DARK in the mornings but thanks to the clock changes, it was bright.

Tuesday: 5.09 mi run plus core workout and 4.2 miles walking and 15 minute cycling. I couldn’t believe how warm it was out when I went for my run in the dark. It was warm enough for shorts, before sunrise, on Nov. 7! I had fun running in shorts and even ran faster than I typically do, finishing under a 10 min/mile pace. I also got in lots of walking and even a short indoor bike ride later in the day.

Wednesday: 4.11 miles run, 2.11 mile walk and core workout. I felt GREAT on my runs Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. I even ran under 10 minutes miles Monday and Tuesday, which used to be my “easy” pace but has gotten harder since GM was born. But Wednesday was the exception – I woke up TIRED and barely got out of bed before I typically like to be outside running. I managed to get in some core work and a shorter run. Then I was able to get in a walk with GM before work.

Thursday: 4.51 miles run, 2 mile walk, 23 min easy cycling and core workout. I woke up later than I would’ve liked, and after my short core workout, I had to cut my run short (I wanted to get in 5 miles). But later in the day I had some time before work and at lunch to get in a walk with coworkers and then a little EASY cycling. I sometimes walk on the treadmill while proofreading but decided today to try cycling while proofreading and it worked out really well! I enjoyed it.

Friday: 5.07 mi run plus 2 miles walking. I had to wake up early, but stayed in bed 30 minutes after my alarm went off. Yikes! Luckily, I made it out the door and still had time for a 5 mile run. AFter the run, I was also able to get in a 2 mile walk with GM before taking him to a dr appt. The weather was chilly but it was turning into a beautiful day!

Saturday: 4.01 miles run and 2ish mile walk I had time for a short run and it was great getting out in the daylight! It was supposed to rain but the day ended up being dry. Then I took a walk with LM later in the day.

Total mileage: 34.05 mi

Questions for you:

• Are you an ambassador for anything? How did you know when to apply?

• How is the weather near you? we had a good weather week thankfully!

I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.