Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Number Two

Today at 1 PM EST, I will be clicking an important button and typing in my basic information. Hopefully, next time I write, I will be registered for this:
Marathon number two has been penciled onto my calendar. It's not for a while, but registration opens tomorrow. Last year it sold out in six days, and this year I'm sure it'll be even sooner. Send your positive thoughts that I get in this year; I need my chance at redemption. I want to reach those goals I set for myself, and I think Chicago 2013 is going to be that chance!
On another note, I was super productive on my Monday day off. I did my tempo run (20 minutes at 8:05/mile), and then I went to the grocery store and meal prepped for the whole week.
I'll share more about it on Thursday, but I've taken my inspiration from Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean. It took a lot of work yesterday, but I know I'll appreciate it this week when I just open the refrigerator and all of the food I need is already cooked and ready to grab!

What's the next race you're registering for?
Do you meal plan? Do you prep ahead of time? 

25 comments:

Taylor said...

I hope you get it a spot!! Def sending positive thoughts your way!
My next race I think is a 10K in March... I think I can crush my current time (I've only done one 10K!), and who doesn't love that?!

Jenny said...

I always meal prep! Fail to plan, plan to fail!

My next official race is the Citrus Trail Run on March 17th. Doing it with my 7yo, Ella <3

Stacey Merrill said...

Good luck - hope you get in

Lisa (Mom to Marathon) said...

I try to meal plan, but often my weekend gets too crazy. I find that my week goes much better when I do. Maybe I will plan today for the rest of the week. I am signed up for five races right now, so I should probably slow down. But I don't have anything past August. Fall Marathon?? I don't know...

Kat @ S and F said...

Good luck! I meal prep every Sunday! I don't necessarily do full meals but do tons of veggies and meats for weekly Powerbowls and to piece together meals in a rush

Emily Nickles said...

I have several friends who have done chicago (since it is a big race that is drivable for us in Cincinnati!) and they all loved it. One ofthem met a HUGE goal there this past year (sub-4 marathon). So best of luck!

Chrissy said...

Chicago is on my list, but not for this year. I hope you get in! I don't meal plan. I really should but I don't make the time.

The Unlikely Runner said...

Oh exciting! I love Chicago and I've heard great, great things about that race!! I hope you get in! I love being able to get all my food prepped for the week, it is just so nice to not worry each night/morning and know without a doubt that you have a healthy meal for the day. Way to make use of a day off!

Mindys fitness journey said...

My fingers and toes are crossed for you!!! I hope you get it!

FauxRunner said...

Good Luck! Wishing your quick fingers and a fast internet connection!

I ran in 2011 as my first, and again 2012. Loved it!!

Courtney @ Journey of a Dreamer said...

WHOO! Go you! Chicago sounds so exciting! Training through the Summer in Florida doesn't... lol. I meal plan but don't prep it all at once. My next race is the GO! STL Half in April. I'm a week behind in training.... story of my life...

lpnedwards said...

Huge props on signing up for your 2nd marathon AND for doing some food prep. That is still on my list of to-dos...

Luice R said...

I'm also gonna try to get a spot for Chicago marathon today. My next race is a 5k at the end of March followed by a 21-miler race in Big Sur at end of April. I'll be rooting for you to get a spot in Chicago today. Good luck!!

Beka said...

Yeaaaaa!!!! You got this :)

I always roast a lot of veggies, and Mike actually meal prepped for himself for the whole week! So proud of him :) Hopefully in time I can make Sunday a full/real meal prep day and not have to worry about any of it the rest of the week.

Erin Tales said...

My husband preps his meals. I eat as I go along, since I usually have chicken, eggs or tuna in the house.

I haven't really signed up for any races yet - just "runs". I am signed up for the Color Me Rad, but I am not even planning on running it since I will have my boys and hubby with me. And I am signed up for Pretty Muddy. And I am going to sign up for Tough Mudder.

Kelly Wade said...

I usually meal plan but don't prep ahead of time. I think it is a really good idea though if you don't have the energy to cook at night. Its so much easier to just grab something and reheat or cook it for a healthy meal than to have to think about, prep and cook everything when you're exhausted at the end of the day. Those burgers (whatever they are) look amazing!

Julie @ The Smitten Mintons said...

Meghan, I'm so impressed by you! I can't imagine running a marathon...right now I'm just struggling to run 6 minutes straight! :)

Cecilia @ MommiesRun said...

I hope you got in! I was reading about the race and it's definitely going on my race bucket list! I love Chicago.

Luice R said...

Meghan, I got a spot for Chicago after an hour & half of trying. The Active site keeps crashing from the onslaught of people trying to register. My credit card got charged twice during the process...sounds like others had similar experiences based on their Facebook comments. Did you get in? Hope so!

Caroline said...

So excited for Chicago. Hopefully we can meet up!

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Abby said...

Hope you made it in. Chicago is bucket list for me, but after my spring marathon all thoughts turn to MCM this year. Maybe next year or the year after?