Friday, November 4, 2011

2011 NYC Marathon Training Recap ...

On May 1st, I crashed my bike. On May 11th, I had reconstructive shoulder surgery. On June 1st, I started my comeback and began my marathon training cycle. At this time on Sunday morning, I will be toeing the line at the 2011 NYC Marathon with Team Grassroot Soccer. Getting to this point was a journey in and of itself. In the last five months ...

I have run a total of 928.17 miles
at an average pace of 9:22,
for a total of approximately 145 hours and 10 minutes,
which is 6 days and 56 minutes of running,
just to get one of these ...


A FINISHED TRAINING PLAN.

23 weeks of training. 6 runs per week. 3 new PRs.
0 injuries. 1000s of laughs.

26.2 - YOU ARE MINE.
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34 comments:

  1. MarleneNovember 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    This is the comeback of the CENTURY! Seriously. Can't wait to see how badly you crush the race on Sunday - NYCM is going to need reconstructive surgery after this.

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  2. MarleneNovember 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    So I just read that Ethan's Cancer has returned. :( :( :( But he is STILL running on Sunday?! That is some serious inspiration.

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  3. BeckaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    That's a TON of miles. Impressive!

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  4. EricaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

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  5. EricaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    watch out NYC ......TMB is about to be all up in your grill....I'm about to bust a running rhyme over here......

    ha-don't I wish I was that cool!!! Seriously lady your gonna rock it out!!! Can't wait to here all about it and possibly see you in Richmond!!

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  6. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    You are going to KILL this race! Have a great one and make sure to have fun while you crush the course!

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  7. Running RicigNovember 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I am SO excited for you!!!! You've worked so hard and are going to be amazing this weekend!!! Good luck!

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  8. abbiNovember 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Have a great marathon this weekend!

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  9. LaimaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Awesome comeback! Have a great race!

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  10. TriciaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I am seriously SO excited for you!!!!

    KILL IT!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    soooo excited for you! I'll be following your progress on Sunday :)

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  12. Runners FuelNovember 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Congrats on finishing training injury free!!

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  13. carrieNovember 4, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Nice! Good luck in NYC, you're gonna kick it to the curb!!!!

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  14. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful time in NYC.

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  15. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful time in NYC.

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  16. Canuck MomNovember 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    You are going to rock this marathon Tonia!! I am going to learn from the best on this one, since this is my goal for next year. Can not wait to hear all about it.

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  17. Jessica (Pace of Me)November 4, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Go T, GO!!!
    You've so got this in the bag!
    I just know you are going to have an amazing race. I cannot wait to hear all about it!!!!!!!!

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  18. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    So inspired. Go get 'em, T!

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  19. bobbiNovember 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Go get it! It's yours for the taking!

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  20. justmeNovember 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    i will be watching, around mile 18 on the west side of street ...are you wearing anything that will say your blog name ??? i really hope i see you and can scream about your blog !!

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  21. JuliaNovember 4, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    YEAH!!! you have persevered and totally dominated!!!! good luck!

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  22. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerNovember 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I've gotta say I'm a little worried for ya' Why? Because you are about to obliterate your previous understanding of what you are capable of in the marathon distance. I just worry about what you'll think you can do next! ;-)

    Seriously just go get that finish line photo with it's ridiculously fast time and brag about it! You got this!!!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I bet it felt good to cross all those workouts off. I'll be watching on the computer...stalking. ;) Have fun!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Rock on! Now go kick some NYC booty!

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  25. robinbbNovember 4, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Amazing job. Such an inspiration. Kill that marathon!

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  26. KatieNovember 4, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    don't call it a comeback, i've been here for years!

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  27. The JesseNovember 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I'm so excited for you! You are such an inspiration. Go ROCK that marathon!!!

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  28. CarrieNovember 4, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Have a great run and have fun!!!!

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  29. KarenNovember 4, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Go Tonia! Have a great race!

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  30. MeredithNovember 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!! Can you hear me screaming from across the country?? Cannot wait to hear all about it!

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  31. fancy nancyNovember 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I'm so excited to see how you ROCK this marathon!!! Good luck!

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  32. MotherRunnerNovember 4, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    You are going to kill this race - go get it!

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  33. XLMICNovember 5, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Go do it, woman :) It's all you!

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  34. LisaNovember 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Just wanted to give you a last minute cyber high 5 and wish you a successful and fun (and safe) race tomorrow!!! Good luck!!!! Kick some NYC boo-tay!

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