So, it’s official: my “Weekly Workouts Wednesday” posts will now be “Marathon Training Updates” until October, as I kicked my butt into gear and started following a plan as of last week, so this is Week 2 for me, although not as per the actual plan. I’m following a Hal Higdon training plan flexibly, adjusting things as-needed and not beating myself up over sticking to the plan to a T. Must.not.overtrain.
Thurs, 7/14: 3.1 miles (plan called for 3, so right on the $). Easy peasey!
Fri, 7/15: Rest (planned). I did strength & abs in my gym.
Sat, 7/16: 11 (glorious!) miles. This run felt sososososo good! Yes, it was hot, and so hilly (upstate NY likes to roll), but I felt amazing and strong and kept up such a good pace. I finished wishing every run could feel that runderful! (cheeeeese) The plan called for 6, but I’m doing my long runs on Saturdays most weeks (instead of Sundays).
Sun, 7/17: 3.2 miles (with the boy). I’m reversing my weekend long runs, so technically my plan called for a 6 and a 9 miler this weekend for a total of 15; I did an 11 and a 3, for a total of 14, but with a longer run in there. This worked well for me. Both runs were also non-stop hills, which I know is helpful (but can be so hard!).
Mon, 7/18: Rest. Plan called for cross training but a) no time as I worked 12 hours and b) let’s be honest – I don’t do that. Spinning just isn’t my thing…and so $$$!
Tues, 7/19: 4 miles (as planned). Felt so-so. Sometimes the shorter ones are meh as it usually takes me a few miles to get warmed up/in the groove, and I was pretty tired.
Wed, 7/20: 5.25 miles (plan said 7). I was tired, could feel the beginnings of some soreness (must foam roll tonight), and snoozed for 20 minutes before making myself run this morning, which set me behind on time. Having said all that – I feel good with 5 and am glad I didn’t push it for more, as my IT band is really sore today and one of my priorities in this training cycle is to listen to my body and not overdo it.
Total weekly mileage: 26.55. Thrilled with that!
Running song of the week: “Dancing on Glass” by St. Lucia
What’re you training for right now?
Throw some tunes my way! Could use some new running music!
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lol you’re the only person I know who would *OVERtrain* for a marathon! haha Here’s an awesome song I’ve been into recently and it’s pretty upbeat, probably good for running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARhk9K_mviE
There’s definitely such a thing as being prepared, but also knowing when your body is burning out or on the verge of an injury — that’s what I want to avoid! I can’t get YouTube at work (they block so many sites) but thanks for the rec and will check at home. 🙂
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