NYC Marathon Training Continues

It's hard to believe that a week ago today I ran the best marathon I have ever ran with fast crazy PR of 3:24:09!  I ran my scheduled 10 miles yesterday, but not all at once (see my 3 week training schedule).  I ran a 5K with my baby boy Noah and ran at his pace.  I was so proud of him because he ran most of the way and only stopped to for water 2x.  He kept a slow pace, but was able to run the whole thing at a 10:30 pace or so.  Not bad for a 7 year old!

My older boy, Fabian had a soccer game scheduled and we were able to get there early so I could run before his game.  As a working wife and busy mom always on the go, I have to fit in my runs where I can. I was able to run my other 7 miles on my own at a new discovered trail there at the park.  It was perfect weather in the low 70s and I just took it nice a slow.  My legs weren't 100% yet and felt heavy when running.  I know that the first week after a marathon you really need to take it easy and try to recover.  I did stick to my training schedule and just took it extra easy this week.  It's not until after teaching cycle class today that I feel like I'm finally getting my legs back.  I do plan on taking a rest day tomorrow and plan to run on Tuesday again.  I have been getting advice from Hal Higdon, the coaches from Chicago Marathon, NYC Marathon and new friend Matt who is a track/cross-country coach from Oklahoma University as to how I should train the next coming weeks after Chicago.  Since, I've never ran two full marathons back to back, I want advice from the experts.  It is with their help and my schedule, that I have tweaked my training plan for NYC Marathon.  They all agree that NYC Marathon should be my fun run and just enjoy it.  So, that's my plan.