How is it the last day of August already?? I honestly am baffled by how quickly this summer tumbled by and as much as I love all things September (favorite weather, favorite word, favorite birthstone, less humidity, crisp fall days start happening), I am just never ready to relinquish my annual love affair with summer. It never gets easier to say goodbye.
So, I hesitate to call this “Marathon Training” since I a) haven’t posted a training post in a few weeks and b) am still uncertain as to whether or not I’ll tackle the big beast of a race in October, soooo I figure it’s safer to revert to a weekly workouts post. I’m also linking up with my lovely friend Suzy and her friends for Running Coaches Corner.
Thurs, 8/25: 60-minute strength workout – first one in a while and felt really good: kettlebells, push-ups, squat jumps, free weights (10lb weights and 5 lb plates); planks & other abs
Fri, 8/26: 4 mile morning run
Sat, 8/27: 4 mile early run (had to just get something in quick before beach day!); planks, abs, and push-ups
Sun, 8/28: 8 mile evening run – it was the most beautiful evening and I loved running at sundown. I was tired going into it but it turned out to be the best way to end my weekend.
Mon, 8/29: Rest. I think there were a few sets of push-ups and like 10 mins of free weights in there at night, but nothing substantial.
Tue, 8/30: 6 mile morning run
Wed, 8/31: 3.5 mile morning run (humid, felt just an overall fatigue today); push-ups; 5 minutes of planks
Total weekly mileage: 25.5 (plus loooots of walking these days — at least a couple of miles every day)
Thoughts: Ya know, I’m enjoying my running lately and honestly feeling a lot of gratitude that I’m able to fit it in on an almost-daily basis, both regarding time management and the fact that for the first time in a long time, I feel so good physically and have no aches and pains from regular running on pavement. I know I’ve talked about this a bit before but I work full-time (in finance) and am a graduate student in a very specialized psychology program (Marriage & Family Therapy), which has been a 5-year endeavor that consumes most of my evenings, so the fact that I’m able to get myself up and to continue this dedication to my running is something I’m really proud of but also so grateful to be able to do. Will I run another marathon in October? I’m honestly not sure, and I’m honestly not stressing about it. I’m just thankful to be as healthy and happy as I currently am, and will take it one day at a time from here. Would I love to feel the desire to continue training for this race and push myself? Of course. But I want to enjoy this and not dread it, so I’m practicing the art of being gentle with myself and listening to my gut, and will honestly enjoy my runs and whatever running journeys may arise no matter what that looks like.
Also, I have no idea where these leggings hail from, but I am on a mission to find out.
Runhappy, friends. ❤
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I love your attitude here. Attitude of gratitude never fails. Being gentle on yourself is really hard to do at times. And I agree, please find those leggings!!
Thanks girl. And I searched and think they’re Victoria’s Secret actually!
Those leggings are indeed magical, and I am glad that you are running–an attitude of gratitude is everything when it comes to running–you know I am so right there with you 😀
xoxo and thanks for linking up!
I don’t know why I didn’t link up my Wed workouts before, but I will from now on! Yes, I’m still running regularly and haven’t stopped! Just haven’t done any really long training runs. Thanks for the encouragement as always, my dear. ❤
Great week of workouts. Thanks for linking up with us!
Thank you! I look forward to continuing to do so. 🙂
Those leggings are amazing! I don’t know how you do it but I am so impressed.
Thanks, lady. I could say the same to you — running a marathon not long after having a baby and continuing to be so active! You’re inspiring as well!
Those may be Nike leggings, I want to say I saw them in an email. They do have a cool pair online though-http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/nikelab-x-riccardo-tisci-womens-printed-training-tights/pid-11113277/pgid-11376756
Out of my price range though. 🙂 Nice week of running!
They’re actually Victoria’s Secret! Didn’t see that coming — I figured they were Nike or maybe even Adidas. Those are sweet that you linked to, but def too $$ for me as well! Let’s pray for sales. 🙂 Thanks lady!
Oh man, I remember the days of full-time work and then coming home to work on my MFA plus trying to squeeze the training in. It was so hard. Good job on getting it in and I’m glad you’re feeling better with no aches and pains finally!