Break time

What a week it's been! Last week was finals week at school, and although I didn't have any finals I was very busy with final projects and group presentations. Luckily, the weather was very cooperative and I had some great runs. Unfortunately, my watch wasn't cooperating much, but here is a look at what workouts I did!

Monday: 3 mile run on the treadmill with 30 minutes of strength training.

Tuesday: 4 mile run around campus. I hit 200 miles on my watch, which means it took me 8 days less than the first 100! I can't wait to keep increasing my miles and see them add up!

Wednesday: 50 minute power sculpt

Thursday: 4 mile run around campus. It was sprinkling when I began, which turned into a downpour by the time I finished. I forgot how much I loves running in the rain!

Friday: trip home! Christmas vacation starts!

Saturday: off day

Sunday: 6 mile run at North Park

I'm so excited to start my marathon training plan, which I found with help of one of my running idols: my friend John! He's run in so many marathons, most recently New York! He is amazing and I hope to follow in his footsteps one day.

Merry Christmas to everyone and keep running!

Pittsburgh Marathon: 137 days!

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