![Monday Marathon training week 10 began with a a 13km run. I had taken two days off from my long run on the weekend, to let the swelling in my ankle tendon go down a little. Things were feeling okay! Tuesday Rest again. Wednesday 16km today, cautiously raising that mileage. I ran first thing in […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Marathon-training-week-10-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 11 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 11 of 18
Monday Marathon training week 10 began with a a 13km run. I had taken two days off from my long run on the weekend, to let the swelling in my[…]
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![Monday Rest day. Tuesday A slow, cautious 7km run with my 5km run clinic. It felt great to be back running, albeit slowly! I was really grateful for the clinic this week. Running with people at an easy pace was just what I needed to regain confidence. Wednesday Only a little bit of soreness today, […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marathon-Training-27-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 10 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 10 of 18
Monday Rest day. Tuesday A slow, cautious 7km run with my 5km run clinic. It felt great to be back running, albeit slowly! I was really grateful for the clinic[…]
![I’d never give up on a run I set out to do! So I thought. Today, I began my weekend long run, which was a compromise of 24km, down from the 32 that my marathon training plan called for. The plan change was due to some foot pain I’d been experiencing (I’m sure you are […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5767-370x275.jpg "3 Reasons (For a Stubborn Runner) to Give Up on a Run")
3 Reasons (For a Stubborn Runner) to Give Up on a Run
I’d never give up on a run I set out to do! So I thought. Today, I began my weekend long run, which was a compromise of 24km, down from[…]
![Monday Rest due to injury! My physio assessed the foot and advised me that there was a separate issue going on with my ankle. More acupuncture, stretching, etc. ensued. Tuesday Rest again. Wednesday Rest… again. Another physio appointment I hit the gym for a strength workout and did an elliptical workout. It felt pretty painless! […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-03-25-10.25.18-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 9 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 9 of 18
Monday Rest due to injury! My physio assessed the foot and advised me that there was a separate issue going on with my ankle. More acupuncture, stretching, etc. ensued. Tuesday[…]
![Monday Rest day! I still have a running injury. I saw a physiotherapist, and he advised me to take it easy on the running if it was painful. He gave me some stretches and exercises to do. Tuesday 19km. My foot was still bothering me, but it was a little hard to tell if it […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2017-11-14-02.59.53-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 8 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 8 of 18
Monday Rest day! I still have a running injury. I saw a physiotherapist, and he advised me to take it easy on the running if it was painful. He gave[…]
![Monday Marathon training week 7 began with an unexpected injury rest day. Some pain on the top of my right foot began this morning, between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal. It was very painful to walk! Tuesday Injury rest day. Still not feeling back to normal, though the foot was slightly less painful. I began […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-10-02.39.21-1-1-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 7 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 7 of 18
Monday Marathon training week 7 began with an unexpected injury rest day. Some pain on the top of my right foot began this morning, between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal.[…]
![Monday Marathon training week 5 began with another 13km, which I woke up early to complete before work. I have typically been a post-work runner, particularly because I was doing IF (intermittent fasting) for quite a while, and had trouble running in the morning without fuel. My diet has changed from regimented to erratic, so […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20171207-IMG_6003-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 6 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 6 of 18
Monday Marathon training week 5 began with another 13km, which I woke up early to complete before work. I have typically been a post-work runner, particularly because I was doing[…]
![Monday Marathon training week 5 began with 15km. I had a scheduled tempo of 7km during the run. I really struggle with tempo runs, as they are a source of anxiety for me. Doing the run away from home, on a new route, really helped ease the fear. I was disappointed with the pace I […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180205-2018-02-05-06.18.14-2-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 5 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 5 of 18
Monday Marathon training week 5 began with 15km. I had a scheduled tempo of 7km during the run. I really struggle with tempo runs, as they are a source of[…]
How I Discovered Trail Running and 5Peaks
Growing Up When I was growing up, my family lived in a very rural area, on Manitoulin Island. My dad spent much of his time “in the bush” (us Northern Ontarians[…]
![Monday Due to the lingering snow, I ground out 8km on the treadmill, and then squeezed in a full body workout. I was surprised that I felt no soreness from yesterday’s race, and started to push a quicker pace than usual! Tuesday I attended a yoga class today, and ran 6.7km total with our clinic […]](https://restday.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Marathon-Training-6-370x275.jpg "Marathon Training Week 4 of 18")
Marathon Training Week 4 of 18
Monday Due to the lingering snow, I ground out 8km on the treadmill, and then squeezed in a full body workout. I was surprised that I felt no soreness from[…]