Final training weeks 11 to 18 in a nutshell Half-marathon race More long runs and endurance training Nutrition and hydration Finalizing my travel plans: I’m going to Tokyo! Worst of all: getting sick 🙁 Week 11: back in training after a holiday/travel break I didn’t do the short runs or the mid-week long run while… Continue reading Final weeks of Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 11 to 18
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Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 6 to 10
Training Weeks 6 to 10 in a nutshell The slew of holiday parties have begun! But training never stops Half marathon in La Mesa Nature Reserve No more post-run yoga Can go faster without stressing my shins! Training break because of travel Sprints I started doing sprints. I do it on my first run… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 6 to 10
Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 1 to 5
Training Weeks 1 to 5 in a nutshell Birthday month! But training never stops. Switched up some training days to accommodate personal plans Figuring the right shoe Long run hydration and nutrition Did not take the “run slow” pointer on my first two weeks. Result: shin splits! 🙁 Vinyasa Yoga on active rest days, Yin… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon Training: Weeks 1 to 5
Tokyo Marathon 2019: I Got In!
My boyfriend thought it’d be fun to submit our names to the Tokyo Marathon 2019 lottery. I was in a conference call on September 25, 2018 when Cali sent me a message that he had gotten his result. I finally received my results only maybe 3 HOURS LATER (imagine my anxiety). Anxiety turned to panic… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon 2019: I Got In!