Tag: @everywoman’smarathon

This week marked Week 10 of my 16-week training journey for the Every Woman’s Marathon, and the long run on the schedule was 14 miles.

Looking back, I’m still amazed at what these legs have carried me through: this was my sixth half-marathon-distance run in six consecutive weeks. Each one has taught me something new—about pacing, about fueling, and about showing up

.With only six weeks to go until race day, the big runs ahead look like stepping-stones: 18 miles next, then 14, then 20, then 14, followed by the long-awaited taper of 10 that leads into 26.2 miles on race day.

I can feel the training shaping not just my endurance but also my mindset. Every mile reminds me why I signed up: to celebrate strength, to run alongside women everywhere, and to honor the discipline it takes to keep moving forward.

Week 10 was steady, disciplined and determined, sticking to my plan, exactly what my marathon training calls for. Six weeks from now, I’ll be standing at the starting line with the road wide open ahead of me.

Here’s to the next long run and to staying fearless, one mile at a time.

JOURNEY ON! KEEP QUESTING!

Today I wrapped up Week 9 of my Every Woman’s Marathon training — 16 miles done! That makes four half-marathons in four weeks. I still can’t believe how quickly the weeks are flying by.

I have six more training weeks before race day. Five more half-marathons — one every single week — and then taper week, where I “only” run 10 miles (which now feels short!). Then it’s race day: 26.2 miles.

This week, I’ve started tuning up my race-day strategy and figuring out my fueling plan. I want to show up ready, steady, and strong.

Most of all, I just feel grateful. Grateful that I have the health, the strength of mind and body, and the opportunity to take on something so big at 74. Every time I lace up my shoes, I’m reminded what a blessing this is.

Here’s to the next five weeks, to each half-marathon ahead, and to the finish line waiting for me in just a few weeks.

JOURNEY ON! KEEP ON QUESTING!

Assignment: 14 miles. Completed: 3:49:36, 15:36 pace.

New strategy: Run 13 minutes, walk 17 minutes. Seemed easier than walking the entire 12 miles last week.

First half marathon completed since my 60s, pre-covid lockdowns. The last was the Humana Rock ’n Roll Half Marathon, Las Vegas, November 17, 2019, 2:44:39, 12:34 pace.

Ten women who are older than me finished last year’s Every Woman’s Marathon.

Next week: 15 miles.

Journey On! Keep Questing!