Training Log
Sunday: Stretch and Strength - I haven't really done anything structured on this day. My stretching consists of what I do when I get up from my nap - kind of like your typical house cat. I need to plan more specific exercises for this week!
Monday: 3 mile run - Like last week, this run was more a miss than a hit. I took our dog Blue to the beach and attempted to run with him. Unfortunately, I found that running on the beach was way harder than I wanted to work. It ended up being 45 minute walk. Better than nothing!
Tuesday: Speed work - 30 minute Tempo Run - I had to look this one up online. There are many opinions on how to best describe this speed workout, but most of them included this phrase: comfortably hard. You run at a moderate pace, then speed up to a "comfortably hard" pace for a certain distance, then return to a moderate pace. You repeat the process for the length of your run. I found that this is how I usually run. Running has always been comfortably hard. So I slow down to catch my breath, then pick it up again. The difference I made today was not allowing myself to walk at all, but only slowed the pace to "rest". I used my treadmill on this day.
Wednesday: 3 mile run and strength - Had an appointment in Kailua at 9:00 AM, so I ran after that. I'm not used to running in the late morning. It was hot. I was proud that I didn't blow off the run. Note to self: get an early start!
Thursday: Rest day - The rest couldn't have come at a better time. Busy day with two kids leaving for the mainland. It's only the second week, but already I feel like I'm playing hooky if I don't run!
Friday: 3 mile run - The rest day prepares me to do a quick run on Friday. Tried to run at race pace.
Saturday: 6 mile run - Unexpected family concerns kept me from running my full six. I was only able to do 3 on the treadmill. I plan to make it up on Monday. This day inspired a new post on dealing with the unexpected - look for it this week!
Overall, I was very pleased with my workouts this week. Although I didn't get all the miles in according to my plan, at least I completed something 5 out of the 5 days. That's how life is. I don't expect to follow the training plan to the letter. It just keeps me moving toward the goal.
The best thing about this week: I kept my running commitment on Wednesday, even when my schedule was busy.
The biggest challenge of this week: Monday's workout needs to be a higher priority.
With ten weeks left until race day, it's still not too late for you to join me. Set some goals, and find a plan that works. We can do this and it's always more fun with a friend!
Two kids leaving for the mainland?
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