Move It Monday #Marathon Training Style
The countdown is on..... 53 days until Maine Coast Marathon. Next weekend, Carrie and I have our first 20 miler. No big deal, right? We've been here before. Many times. I've even done two 18 milers over the past couple of weeks.... yet, 20 miles just seem so much longer. This winter has been the worst winter yet in terms of training outdoors. February was the coldest month on record and the snowiest. Needless to say, I've been on the treadmill a lot lately. Some people would want to poke their eye out thinking about running on the treadmill, but I seriously have fallen in love with it. This training cycle has been my strongest yet. Thank goodness! After all of these training miles, recovery is just as important. Coming home after a long run, refueling and rehydrating are first. Next, a nice hot shower. Then I put on cozy clothing. As I said, Februar...