Ali Herring

Week 12/17
This week looked a little different than the plan I originally had written out, and honestly, I’m learning that it’s okay.
I started the week with an 8.5 mile long run, got in a 6 mile easy run Tuesday, and made it to TYG for an upper body day. I then headed to San Francisco for a few days.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday ended up being rest days. After some rough travel days and everything going on, I realized I really needed to slow down and let my body rest.

And this is something marathon training has been teaching me over and over again: I don’t have to follow the plan perfectly for the training to be working.

Resting doesn’t mean I’m falling behind. Missing a run doesn’t erase all the work I’ve already put in. Sometimes listening to my body and giving it what it needs is the most productive thing I can do.

I’m learning to be okay with changing the plan when I need to. Honestly, that might be one of the biggest lessons I take away from this whole training cycle.
HOME STRETCH!

Sunday 9/13

8.5 Mile Long Run

Monday 9/14

Rest Day

Tuesday 9/15

6 Mile Easy Run

Wednesday 9/16

TYG Upper Push Rig

Thursday 9/17

Rest Day - SF

Friday 9/18

Rest Day - SF

Saturday 9/19

Rest Day - SF