This week is extra fabulous for a few reasons. I'm so happy to be home for Thanksgiving! Losing my Grandpa on Thanksgiving last year has been really hard, but reminded me what this holiday is all about (hint: it's not about wasting money on things you don't need to impress people you don't even like!). I have to include something here about how thankful I am for my family, friends, fancy grown up job, fast little legs, and my puppy. Meb said it best: It’s nice to be able to give thanks on the fourth Thursday of November, but it’s important to realize that every day is an opportunity to be thankful. Be thankful for the air you breathe, the food that’s on your table. Be thankful for the opportunity to run, whether it’s one mile, 10 miles or 15 miles. Often we take running for granted, and when it’s over we just move on with our day. After a run, I like to take a few minutes to be thankful for my health, beautiful surroundings, and the opportunity to inspire others through the gifts that have been given to me. Only 146 days until I am a marathoner! Earlier this week, Country Music Marathon posted a picture of the medals and I am sosososo excited!!! I finished my first full month of marathon training with 80.06 miles at an average 10:29 pace. That's the most miles I have ever run in a month! This is what my Thanksgiving week looked like: Tuesday - 5.41 miles at a 10:06 pace Thursday - 2.59 mile tempo run at a 9:31 pace Friday - 1.12 mile run at a 10:11 pace Saturday - 10.50 miles at a 10:12 pace Sunday - 2.39 mile run at a 10:27 pace Weekly total - 22.01 miles at an average 10:05 pace I'm making a serious attempt at Runner's World run streak this year (running at least one mile a day from Thanksgiving day through New Years Day). Last year I did 8 days so my goal this year is to do better!
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Hello, my name is Alyssa!I'm a momma to Emerson Lilly and two fur babies, a distance runner, and just a girl full of sparkle and quirks. I love traveling to races and exploring new places to run! I started this blog in 2014 as more of a journal to keep track of training for my first marathon, and I've continued to post about training, races, and other things happening in my life. Also, I'd like to be your best friend. :) Categories
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