Thursday, June 30, 2011

June 2011

Total Distance: 274.7 KM/170.7 mi

Highest Weekly Mileage: 82.1 KM/51.0 mi (Week 2)

# Runs: 24

# [Run] Doubles: 2

Cycling Mileage: 91 KM/56.5 mi

# Strength/Core Workouts: 11 (booyeah!)

# [Complete] Rest days: 1

Races: Toronto City Chase










Favourite Run: Barefoot Bootcamp










Most Hardcore Run: 1K Time Trial












Book of the Month: Haven't been reading much, but I have 2 summer reads lined up; Running on Empty by Marshall Ulrich and The Athlete's Guide to Recovery by Sage Rountree

Song of the Month: Blaze of Glory by Lady Gaga

Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure: $1 any-size soft drinks at McPigs (I can't help it, I love my fountain diet coke!)












Obsession of the Month: grilled veggie & chickpea salads










Indulgence of the Month: my new wheels










Drink of the Month: good old water

Current Wish-List: an unlimited budget to accessorize my new wheels

Current Need: for my toe to heal so I can run tomorrow!

Triumph of the Month: first place [female division] finish at Toronto City Chase!











Current Bane of my Existence: toe woe!

Current Blessings: really awesome friends

Current Excitement: 4 day weekend including our annual Canada Day BBQ tomorrow (20+ friends and family coming over to help us break in the new deck), girls' night, a day at the cottage and 2 races if my toe cooperates!










Current Goal: to run a 5K tomorrow!


How did your month shape up?

23 comments:

Mark said...

Great month!! Hope the toe gets better!!

Teamarcia said...

Great month minus the toe woe! Happy July!

Laura said...

Stupid toe..
Awesome month! I am just getting full on into training this week..and am sore. Spin/core kicked my butt this week. I may to buy an epsom salt tree.

Beth said...

Good luck with your toe! I've had a good month--I PRed at the 5k distance last weekend, and I'm gearing up for another 5k on Saturday!

Anonymous said...

great month marlene! u r doing awesome. i hope that ur toe heals today so that u can run tomorrow.

my month was good: 2 races and starting with the running room!

Here's to a Fantastic July!

Anonymous said...

I was JUST singing that Lady G song in my head - gah, can't get it out!

11 Strength workouts?! We need a post on how to keep up with you ;)

Have a fun holiday weekend!!

RunToTheFinish said...

ohhh i love how you put this recap togther!! what an awseome june you had!

now for that toe...listen up mister, Marlene has things to do so you need to just get your act together and stay on program.

ok I'm sure that will help :)

kristen said...

I had a pretty slack month but I'm ready to get back on track in July! I hope you can race tomorrow!

TNTcoach Ken said...

All I can say is WOW!

Denise said...

i have the same current wish list...but it's not really a wish. i'm just spending ridiculous amounts of money regardless. this darn biking hobbby...sucking me dry. this wknd is new pedals, shoes and aerobars. it...never...ends.

have a great long wknd!!

Johann said...

Well done on a super busy and successful June! My month ended with a low total due to my fractured toe at the beginning of the month. I did 211.2km but I must say the last two weeks were great. Looking forward to a great July! Good luck with that toe!

Gotta Run..... said...

I do not have the energy these days to keep up with all of my stats but I love reading yours ;)

Jen Feeny said...

Holy sh*t Marlene!!! That's almost 300 miles for the month!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are amazing!

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

Do you ever have a less than stellar month?

And I totally love that you called it McPigs!

J said...

I love Lady Gagas song! I was just dancing to it in the car this morning! great job on June! This month flew right by!

Raquelita said...

I hope your toe nail bed heals soon! Love your song of the month! My month has been great because I ran a marathon and then was on vacation for almost two weeks of it.

Nicole said...

mmmm diet coke. its my addiction! mmmmmmm my mouth waters just looking at your cup! LOL

Anonymous said...

What a great month you had! And I hope you can run tomorrow too! Thinking happy thoughts for you! Have a fabulous and fun weekend with all you fun activities planned! :)

Richelle said...

You definitely had a great month, minus the toe issue. I hope the nail bed heals quickly! Have a great Canada Day and weekend and good luck at the races you're planning to do!

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

Happy Canada day!! hugs to a great month.. you are amazing my friend..

Why said...

Happy Canada Day... 1 day late :) Great Blog.. Hopefully all the Mid-Year Resolutions have been made :)
Thnaks for sharing and I love your site. Gotta Run..
Mike
www.facebook.com/WhyMarathon
WhyMarathon.com

Unknown said...

What an AWESOME month - minus the toe.

Hope you're enjoying the weekend!

Winks & Smiles,
Wifey

Sara said...

I'm loving Lady Gaga - Blaze of Glory as well! My month wasn't as amazing as yours! But I'm hoping for a great July!