Marathon Training: Weeks 4 & 5

Last week was normal, highlighted by my first 8 mile training run.  I did a great job, held about a 9:00 pace and was very proud of myself.  Starting this week, however, things are abnormal as I begin my month-long vacation at our mountain cabin.

Being at the cabin has always meant indulgence- staying up late, eating lots of unhealthy foods, drinking tons of adult beverages, and laying around just basking in the beauty of this woodded wonderland.  In other words, we do absolutely nothing and love every minute
of it.

when not running, you can find me relaxing and reading about running

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