It wasn’t supposed to snow, but it did, so I brought a variety of shoes to choose from when I got to our meeting location. I decided to wear my favorite speed shoes because it wasn’t too slick out (just on one of the downhills, so I slowed down there), and I was happy with that decision.
There was a light snow the entire time, and it was so pretty to see the individual snowflakes that were so detailed.
Monday: 10 miles @ 9:13 average pace with 1100 ft of climbing. Snowy day and we were on the trails and roads.
Tuesday: 7 miles @ 8:24 average
Wednesday: 10 miles @ 8:02 average pace (too slick for a speed day, so we pushed it to Thursday).
Thursday: 16 miles @ 7:17 average with 2 x 2 miles + 1 mile + 5 x 200m
Friday: 8 miles @ 8:38 average
Saturday: 15 miles @ 7:27 average. We did the same loop twice that included a lot of climbing, so we pushed the uphill (a new PR on the big hill we did ((.57 miles w/ 247 ft of climbing)) and did a tempo down (on the second loop). It was a little slick on the down, so I didn’t go full tempo, but I really pushed the ups. I love a workout focused on effort vs. pace, and this loop was perfect for that—1400 ft of climbing total.
Sunday: Off!
66 miles for the week, and I will cut back a bit next week.
We got out on a date on Saturday.
Fresh bread:)
And we finalized our Boston trip. If you are going to be there (4/15), PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come for a short shakeout run on Saturday morning. I don’t have all the details yet, but I’ll have some women from the elite corral to give us some tips; so much Core Power and all the talking. Long story short, save Saturday morning for me;)
Will anyone be able to come to my shakeout run???
What was the best part of your weekend?
Who is ready for spring, and who is living their best life in the winter?
Anyone going somewhere warm this time of year? Andrew and I were talking about how we wish we were going to Mexico this time of year again like last year.
42 comments
Margie
Oh my goodness, I wish I could come to the shakeout run! I *might* be able to swing it, but I work at a church on Sundays and live in CT so was planning to come up Sunday after church.
The best part of my weekend was going to see a Broadway tour of SIX. So so good!
The Hungry Runner Girl
🤞🤞🤞 oh I hope you can! Keep me updated! I’m so glad you were able to go see it, sounds incredible! Have a beautiful day, Margie!
Melissa Amundsen
Is it possible to meet up with you Saturday morning to say hi but NOT run? If so, I’m there!
The Hungry Runner Girl
YES!!!!!! I can’t wait to see you!
Molly S
We are planning a March trip to Arizona. I am only used to humidity so dry weather will be a new life experience. I really want to go to Europe this year too. Are you guys still planning on Switzerland? I did not forget my informal invitation to join you guys as long as I wear matching outfits with the fam.
Best part of my weekend was a last minute ticket to see a musical. I went solo but oddly ended up seated next to a friend. Thanks universe!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Molly! I am so happy that you guys are making it out to Arizona, the weather will be perfect then. Hahaha you better come on any trips we go to. We switched things around and still working on details but now it is just me and Andrew:). What are the odds? So happy you were able to go to that musical and sit next to a friend. Have a great Monday, Molly!
Mariah
I wish I could come to the shakeout run!!! I won’t be at Boston, but sharing this with all my friends who will be.
I’m ready for spring, this gloomy dark weather is not fun. I miss the sunshine!
The Hungry Runner Girl
THANK YOU for sharing this with them and I so wish you could be there too! WE. NEED. SUNSHINE. I hope you get some soon, have a beautiful day, Mariah!
Julie
We are going to Mexico in 3 weeks! It’s so needed, I’m in the Pacific Northwest and it’s been raining for days and days… :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
I am so happy for you guys! ENJOY!!!
Natalie
We will be there Saturday morning, so I hope I can come! If it’s not too early 😉
The Hungry Runner Girl
Ahhhhhh yay! I’m thinking 9 am????
Wendy
I love when you can see each individual snowflake. That run sounded hard but fun! And I love that you’re the only one wearing shorts, ha ha. Awesome job on another week of Boston training.
I wish I was going to Boston. Will you catch up with Ali at some point to that weekend?
Have a great Monday!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I better get to see Ali in Boston! She is always pretty booked up but I will find away. Thanks Wendy, enjoy some sunshine for us. Have a great morning!
Amy S
Hi Janae! I am so ready for the spring! Though it rains a lot here in the spring too. Best part of the weekend is that kitty is going to be ok and my husband is home from ski trip now! So we are all together now yay!
Yay for another hard workout done! Love following along your training!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I am so happy your kitty is going to be okay and that you are all together again. Enjoy every second. Happy Monday and thank you, Amy!
Mallory
I WILL COME!!!!!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hallelujah! Oh I cannot wait!
Katrina
I live in Boston!! Can I come on the shakeout run even if I’m not running the marathon? :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
10000000000% yes. Nothing would make me happier! More details to come and I can’t wait to meet you, Katrina!
Holly
Katrina, SAME! Not running Boston this year, but I’m local. I’m doing the BAA 5k at 8am, so if you do something at 9 I should be able to make it (depending on how fast I can run the 5k I guess!)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Good luck at the 5k and yes… I’m thinking 9 or 9:30? Would that work? I have to meet you!
mary
I hope one day to qualify for Boston and I hope if it ever happens you are still going and hosting shakeout runs!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Please please please! That would be amazing. Have a wonderful day, Mary!
Adrienne Fewell
I would LOVE to do the shakeout run with you guys! I am staying in Natick, but I will figure it out. Getting really excited!
The Hungry Runner Girl
THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! See you soon, Adrienne!
Stacey
Oh, poo, I was planning on coming up the 16th so I’ll miss your meetup. I would say “run a mile for me” but I want you to rest, so “rest an extra hour for me” instead :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Nooooooo I need to meet you!
AmandaM
Great detailed picture of that snowflake! I have never seen one that actually looks like the kind that you draw :-) I am in California for the winter. It is very nice but not super hot. I was thinking of heading over to Hawaii! I’m watching White Lotus season one right now :-)
Your hair length looks super cute in that picture with your hat. Great job to you and your friends on your workout!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Right? Each snowflake was so detailed. I fully support you going to Hawaii! Thank you so much and enjoy, Amanda!
Jenna L
Hi Janae – I’m so there for the shakeout run on Saturday in Boston! I’ve been reading your blog for years, but today is the day I finally comment. This will be my 4th marathon, 2nd Boston Marathon and I couldn’t be more excited. I had an amazing day at the 2022 Boston Marathon and negative split the course, which I’ll never stop talking about haha. I just ran a 3:06 in Houston last weekend and felt I had a lot more to give, SO, I’m putting it out in the universe than I’m attempting to go sub-3 in Boston this year. Big, scary goal – need all of your speedy tips! ;) can’t wait to meet you!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Jenna. I have so many things I want to say to you! Huge congrats on Houston! Wow! And a negative split at Boston last year? Incredible. I cannot wait for you to get that sub 3 at Boston this year and I can’t wait to meet you there! We have so much to talk about! Happy training!
Michelle
Hi Janae!
Yes to your shakeout run! I have been a reader for many years and I cannot wait to meet you!:) So excited for this.
Have a great day!
The Hungry Runner Girl
MICHELLE. This made me smile so big. I cannot wait to meet you! I hope you have a beautiful day!
Lindsay
Yes to the shake out run!! I’m so excited!
The Hungry Runner Girl
AHHHHHH YES! I cannot wait. Thanks Lindsay!
Carol
I just signed up for the 5k run that Saturday (I think it’s held at the Common) so if timing works out I would love to meet up!
Best part of my weekend was hanging with my niece for her birthday and enjoying a water circuit at a spa!
The Hungry Runner Girl
YAY!!! I hope it works out and you can come. I’m wanting to do this after the 5k!
Jaci
Ahhhh…..I’m so bummed. We’re not flying into Boston until Saturday night. I was so hoping to make a meet-up. But on the flip side, we’re taking the whole week following the race off for vacation which was part of our reason not to fly to Boston earlier.
The Hungry Runner Girl
You guys are going to have the best time. Good for you to take the whole week off after the race! Maybe we can Facetime you in for the run!
Jane
Yayy re- shakeout run! I’ll try to be there. Looking forward to hearing more details as they come. Great job with training!!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
AHHHH THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! SEE YOU SOON!