It was a really good week in workouts. Although, as mentioned previously, I was not too satisfied with my half marathon results, I am using that disappointment to push myself harder (for the better) to achieve my new goals!
Monday 5/23 ---> Rest. I took my dog for a nice walk through the woods, but I used this day to rehydrate, get back to my normal eating (I was ALL carbed out), rest my muscles, and make sure there weren't any sore spots or pre-injuries.
Tuesday 5/24 ---> I used this day to get back into my normal lifting routine. I knew I didn't want to run because I have been known to push too hard after a race. I did a nice full body workout with 20 minutes of HIIT on the arc trainer (which is like a stepper and elliptical mixed together). It felt great and I felt great! Still a tad bit sore from my race.
Wednesday 5/25 ---> Back to running! I did a nice easy 4 miler with 4 x 400s thrown in their to pick up the speed without overdoing it. This run felt great, and I got to try out my new Pearl Izumis... PS. I LOVEEEEE them and you should try them :)
Thursday 5/26 ---> 6 miles with Speckles. I really pushed the hills for this run. That is one of my top goals. To become a stronger hill runner, and what better way then pushing myself up those hills, steep and slightly inclining! I felt great and very proud of myself for not slogging up the hills like usual with "I can't do it" in my mind because I CAN DO IT!
Friday 5/27 ---> This is usually my rest day, but I didn't feel as though I needed a day off. I did a nice 3 mile progression run with Speckles. I am really trying to integrate at least 1 progression run a week. I am starting short and gradually increasing it because I really struggle with them. Doing them will definitely make me a stronger, faster runner!
Saturday 5/28 ---> Since I am currently training for a 10 miler, I don't feel the need to go over the top with long runs. Plus, I didn't want to do too long of a run after a half marathon the previous weekend. I was shooting for 8 miles, but it was hot and humid and Speckles was really lagging, so I called it at 7.2 miles. I wasn't mad though, because I got in a quality run and felt great after. Gotta take care of the pooch!
Sunday 5/29 ---> Today I ran a nice 5.2 miles with 9 x 0.10 mi fartleks at between a 7:30 pace and 7:50 pace. After, I did a Fitness Blender kettle bell workout and then Day 1 of Carrots N Cake Booty Blast Challenge. It's a 4 week challenge that she did last month that I am attempting this month! WOOO strong glutes= strong runner :)
So, this was a good week!
Total miles:
Monday 5/23 ---> Rest. I took my dog for a nice walk through the woods, but I used this day to rehydrate, get back to my normal eating (I was ALL carbed out), rest my muscles, and make sure there weren't any sore spots or pre-injuries.
Tuesday 5/24 ---> I used this day to get back into my normal lifting routine. I knew I didn't want to run because I have been known to push too hard after a race. I did a nice full body workout with 20 minutes of HIIT on the arc trainer (which is like a stepper and elliptical mixed together). It felt great and I felt great! Still a tad bit sore from my race.
Wednesday 5/25 ---> Back to running! I did a nice easy 4 miler with 4 x 400s thrown in their to pick up the speed without overdoing it. This run felt great, and I got to try out my new Pearl Izumis... PS. I LOVEEEEE them and you should try them :)
Thursday 5/26 ---> 6 miles with Speckles. I really pushed the hills for this run. That is one of my top goals. To become a stronger hill runner, and what better way then pushing myself up those hills, steep and slightly inclining! I felt great and very proud of myself for not slogging up the hills like usual with "I can't do it" in my mind because I CAN DO IT!
Friday 5/27 ---> This is usually my rest day, but I didn't feel as though I needed a day off. I did a nice 3 mile progression run with Speckles. I am really trying to integrate at least 1 progression run a week. I am starting short and gradually increasing it because I really struggle with them. Doing them will definitely make me a stronger, faster runner!
Saturday 5/28 ---> Since I am currently training for a 10 miler, I don't feel the need to go over the top with long runs. Plus, I didn't want to do too long of a run after a half marathon the previous weekend. I was shooting for 8 miles, but it was hot and humid and Speckles was really lagging, so I called it at 7.2 miles. I wasn't mad though, because I got in a quality run and felt great after. Gotta take care of the pooch!
Sunday 5/29 ---> Today I ran a nice 5.2 miles with 9 x 0.10 mi fartleks at between a 7:30 pace and 7:50 pace. After, I did a Fitness Blender kettle bell workout and then Day 1 of Carrots N Cake Booty Blast Challenge. It's a 4 week challenge that she did last month that I am attempting this month! WOOO strong glutes= strong runner :)
So, this was a good week!
Total miles: