Welcome to Week 3 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the Chicago Marathon with one goal in mind: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you’re curious what marathon training actually looks like for a running coach—come run with me.

This week’s quality session was spicy: 🔥 5 x 1000m @ half marathon down to 10K pace (7:45–7:20/mi) with 90s recovery ⚡️ 2 x 200m strides @ fast pace with 60s rest Medium effort, medium recovery—but definitely not medium sweat.

In this “Run With Me” episode, we talk pacing, patience, and finding rhythm in speed play. Whether you're training for a fall race or just here for the mental game talk, pop your headphones in and let’s do this thing together.

Plus, I’m still dialing in my fueling and hydration strategy. Because performance isn’t just about pace—it’s about energy management too.

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BQ Or Bust: Run With me – Speed Play: 5 x 1000m @ Half to 10K Pace + Fast Strides