How To Train for a Marathon in 2 Months

Training log:

September 9th: Upon waking to a mild hangover (first Sunday of football combined with a Gaslight Anthem concert will do that to me) I realized just how rough yoga had been on me. I haven't been that sore since the last first time I did yoga three years ago. Wow. My core is ripped apart. Guess that is a good sign.

I went grocery shopping. Pasta, chicken, hummus, carrots, peppers, Bolthouse Farms drinks. All the good stuff. I got home - did some cooking (which I never ever, ever do) so now I'm good for the week. Then I shaved my head. More aerodynamic.

Then it was time. Let's go for my run. I had no clue how far but I wanted to go about 50 minutes. Ended up going for 61.15. I'll take it. Ran to Astoria Park (love it there, even have a track with a soft surface) by the water.

Though I didn't feel great, I felt good enough and I took one of those energy gels and it helped. Feel good about where I'm at.

September 10th: Went to the gym. Kettle bell swings. Some light weights. Hip abductor exercises. Core work. Jumped a little rope.

Feeling good about this. I'll go to work today and foam roll (benefits of working at a running store). Keep eating well. Though I would like to see some weight come off. Be a whole lot easier to run at 195 than 208.
On that note, I'm eating a bowl of strawberries now.

Have a great day.

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