December 22, 2025
Week #1 Boston Marathon Training December 15 - December 21: COMPLETE
Week one of Boston Marathon training is officially complete - and I’ve found myself pausing more than once this week just to let that sink in. I’m really training for the BOSTON MARATHON!
This isn’t just another training block. This is BOSTON! A race I once dreamed about, wondering if my name would ever be part of that. And now, here I am - lacing up my shoes, opening my training plan and taking the very first steps toward the start line in Hopkinton.
Week 1 wasn’t so much about speed or proving fitness. It was about gratitude, patience, and honoring how far I’ve already come.
37 Total Miles
Monday - 4.3 Easy Miles: Kept it very easy and controlled.
Tuesday - 4 x Hill Repeats 5.7 Miles: Warm up with 7 minute intervals of 3-6% incline every mile. Then cool down with 1/2 mile. Strength Training in PM (Peloton 30 Minutes).
Wednesday - 4.3 Easy Miles: Nice easy and comfortable.
Thursday - 30 Min. Tempo 5.7 Miles Total: 1.5 mile warm up then started at 7.2 mph - 7.6 mph
Friday - Rest Day! Strength Training light weights Peloton 30 Minutes.
Saturday - 5 Miles Pace 7 Miles Total: 1.5 mile warm up then 5 miles at 8:02 avg. 7.3 mph - 7.7 mph in 6 minute intervals
Sunday - 10 Miles Long Run Felt really good for this and the last 3 miles ran on hills.
This week reminded me that marathon training - especially for Boston - isn’t flashy. It’s quiet. It’s disciplined. It’s choosing to show up even when no one is watching.
I ran easy when I wanted to run fast.
I stopped when I could have added more.
I trusted the plan.
Those choices matter.
There was a moment during this week when it hit me:
I’m not chasing Boston anymore….I have earned it. Now my job is to respect it - to train smart, stay patient, and take care of the runner who worked so hard to get here.
That means being consistent with the small things:
Daily creatine to support strength and muscle recovery (Even if that also means a weight gain)
Daily collagen to care for joints, tendons, and connective tissue as mileage builds.
These habits may not show up anywhere, but being consistent with them, they’ll matter come race day.
My legs feel a little sore, but nothing alarming. I’m so ready to take on week #2.
Here’s to ending week #1 healthy and ready for more!