With just 7 weeks left until race day, things are getting real! This week is all about building strength and keeping those miles steady as I prepare for the big day. Here’s the plan:

• Monday: Strength training for the lower body, followed by a quick 1-mile run to shake out the legs
• Tuesday: A 3-mile internal run on track with the Midlothian Mafia crew for some pace work
• Wednesday: Upper body strength training + a 2-mile run for some cross-training balance
• Thursday: A solid 4-mile run to keep my endurance up
• Friday: Rest day! (Much needed!)
• Saturday: Running a 5K in Raleigh, North Carolina with my husband for our 12 year wedding anniversary (WHO AM I??)
• Sunday: A 5-mile taper long run to round out the week without overdoing it

Total for the week: 18 miles.

I’ll also be tightening up my nutrition this week and focusing on getting a balance of carbs, protein, fat, and greens at a majority of my meals. Candidly, I haven’t been great about fueling appropriately for my runs and I’m definitely feeling it. Learning the hard way that a run fueled by pizza and cake is maybe noooottt the best for results.

ANYWAY, overall I’m feeling strong, excited, and ready to tackle these final weeks!