Marathon Training & 600 Miles

Well tis the season of marathon training. There is nothing quite like it either. New shoes, new gels, and of course running a lot! I have learned that training for a marathon is actually easy. It is just about being consistent with it and doing a little extra everyday. When I say do a little extra I am talking about core work and strengthening, not just a little extra running. I have found that a little extra goes a long way. Even if it is just some walk lunges after my run or a couple minutes of abs. My personal favorite is yoga with Bob from Biggest Loser. It is surprisingly helpful and hard.

Friday I ran a half marathon and it was great for two reasons. One reason is that I had new shoes, and second it was really cloudy and not hot. I also hit the 600 mile mark for the year!!!
Daily Mileage = 13.1
Yearly Mileage = 602.7

Salt Lake to Albuquerque is 600 miles 

Saturday
Daily Mileage = 6
Yearly Mileage = 608.7

Monday
I ran in Ogden Canyon because we spent the night there. It is probably the prettiest canyon in all of Utah. I ran on part of the Ogden Marathon course and I loved it. I could have ran forever today. This area of Utah is beautiful! There are tons of mountains and trees and it is wide open with farms and fields. This area would be my dream to live in so I could run here everyday.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 611.8

This picture does not do this canyon justice.