Had a nice long run this morning despite the temps being negative and the last night bringing another round of snow. The different routes that Bill has been making up for Sunday make the runs go by much quicker as compared to running up and down Grandview and Asbury the whole time. I took a shot block an hour in and it powered me through the rest of the run, I'm going to start making a habit of fueling mid-run in anticipation for marathon training.
So Bill, Shannon and I were chatting post run at One Mean Bean and I realized today marks one year to the day since my first run with the Dubuque Running Club. Looking back I am so grateful that after months of debating I decided to get out of my routine of running alone and join the DRC crew. It's amazing, what started as a group run with a few strangers has progressed into countless hours of fun and accomplishment with great friends. I am truly thankful for each friendship I've made and consider myself a very lucky guy for finding such a great group... even Hunter :)
So lastly, tomorrow marks the first day of training for Grandma's Marathon in Duluth Minnesota on June 21st this year. I'll be following a 12 week plan peaking around 70 miles a week and 4-5 20+ mile long runs. I'm very excited to get going but a little nervous moving to a 5-6 day running week... I've been very comfortable getting around 40 miles per week running 4 days but I'm sure I'll adjust to 5; I'm just going to trust the plan and listen to my body... now if this snow would only melt we would be set!!
Happy Running!
I’m Cory, a runner and triathlete from the great state of Iowa. I live in Dubuque, a picturesque town built on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. In the past couple years I’ve traveled well over 4,000 miles running through the streets, trails and countryside of the Mississippi River Valley. Follow my journey as I train, compete, and have fun exploring the world on the run.
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