Fitness Friday Blog Hop || Marathon Training [and Giveaway]

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I've been training for Chicago for 15 weeks. 15 very long weeks!

A look inside my house shows, at this point in training, the distances and time are great!

I eat pasta every Friday night (before the long run).

I'm tired of eating these but I eat them anyway because they work best for energy during long runs.

Water bottles in the freezer.

My running shoes are permanently by the back door.

I'm behind on my reading my favorite magazines.

The house is not quite as tidy as I like it.

And last but not least, by Friday morning I'm exhausted. Me exhausted is not a pretty picture so no photo LOL

Are you training for a race? How does increased mileage and time affect your day to day life?

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And as I mentioned last week I have another Moeben giveaway. 5 pairs and entering is just 2 easy steps. Unfortunately if I don't get off the computer and get dressed I'm going to be late for work. I'll post the giveaway details this evening. Come back and check it out. Please!

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Comments

[Fancy Nancy]

I am training for a half in a few weeks but fortunately that distance doesn't overtake my life! I remember training for a marathon....there is no energy left for much else! You are almost there!!! The laundry will be there when you are done!! Hee hee!

[Kyria]

I am also training for a half (in 8 days!) and another one in about a month and a half, so running definitely is a huge part of my life, but not as much as it would be if I was running double the distance that I am now!!! You are going to rock it! And then the smaller races will be a breeze!

I definitely have no social life, as I run in the evenings. I get invited out to dinner and things like that, but never accept!!

[Elle]

Looks to me like you have your priorities straight!

Nice going on the training for your Marathon.... you are almost there.

[kimert]

I'm currently training for my 2nd half marathon.. I'm just beginning my taper now since my race is Oct 2nd and I'm at the end of my training plan! woohoo! Training/mileage..running, all of it.. consumes most of my time. But BUT I promise I am not the world's worst mom. lol

I am now following you! Love this blog. And hope to participate soon in these FF blog hops!

[Michelle S.]

I'm still learning to run and haven't signed up for a race of any kind. Maybe I'll see what Virtual Races are going on in October or November and train for that.

[Carrie@FamilyFitnessFood.com]

Good luck with the final stretch of training. I find that my house falls apart before big events... with my half last weekend, I completely forgot to pay bills - big oops.

[Holly]

I'm a month out on my first marathon!!!! I did my first 20 miler last weekend...all-in-all it felt good! My life these days consists of lots of coconut water and nuun, running shoes always out, loads and loads of workout clothes, 5:00am Saturday wakeup calls and my house in a disaster..its great to be a runner!!!

[Amy]

Running sometime does take over when I am training for a long distance, esp since I'm beat when I come back from the run. It's mostly housework that suffers! Sounds like you are doing great though in your training!

[jillconyers]

Thanks Amy! Fortunately the time that training feels like training is taking over is short and I seem to be ok with letting the housework lapse a bit :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Love your comment Holly! Our lives are similar minus the coconut water :) 

What marathon are you running? You're going to love it and crossing the finish line is something you'll never forget!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Thanks Carrie. "The final stretch" is music to my ears! Forgot the bills? Now I don't feel so bad about not having time to unload the dishwasher LOL

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Hi Michelle. The virtual races are fun and a great way to change things up a bit for training, but you can't beat the feeling of a live race. Good luck with getting started. Keep me posted when you run your first race so I can cheer you on!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Hi and welcome to my blog. What half are you running? Good luck with the few weeks of tapering. I'm not the worlds worst mom either. Quite the contrary. Running makes me a better mom :)

I look forward to seeing your link up with Fitness Friday!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Now that you say it, you're right. My priorities are straight and life is good. Thanks Elle :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Thank you Kyria. Good luck with your half...both of them!  Running has become my social life LOL

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

You're exactly right! The laundry will always be there! What half are you training for? Good luck. You're going to do great!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[Claire Omara]

Thanks for the hop,
My house get's a mess through running ,kids and blogging :)

[Undercover Dieting]

I recognize those shoes, I have the same ones! My first pair of real running shoes, specifically bought for my kind of feet! Love them! :)