What are you training for? Columbus Half Marathon (10/20), Philly Half Marathon (11/17)
Training plan for the week? Mon - 5.25 mile run Tues - 3.25 mile run, Insanity class Weds - not sure - have to take kitten to vet after work Thurs - 6 mile run Fri - Cleaning and rest Sat - Insanity class and 3-5 mile run Sun - 12 mile run with group
Vents, issues, or injuries? Hips are tight but I'm feeling pretty good. I just want to get through these 2 half marathons I have b/c this house buying stuff has been making me crazy. I have an exam and Digital story to finish this week and then this class will be over:)
Highlights to share? I felt great on my 15 miler last Sunday!
M: rest T: 3 mi W: strength + yoga stretches R: 5 mi F: 3 mi S: rest S: 12 mi
I felt awful during my 11 mi run on Sunday, but I have a few ideas why, so I'm hoping to avoid it again this weekend. My IT bands were stiff and a little sore, but the soreness is already gone. Just so ready to be done with this race.
What are you training for? WODtoberfest, October 26th
Training plan for the week? Class MTTF, partner practice Sa or Su
Vents, issues, or injuries? Back in the gym after two weeks off (one for injury, one for vacation). Strength is still there but my cardio is going to be lagging for a couple of days. I tried to take the stairs whenever possible on the cruise ship but that def doesn't compare to metcons five days per week. I also ate a metric ton of sugar last week and I'm feeling it now. Lame.
Highlights to share? I think the week off did me good. I had been beating myself up for about 5 months and I really needed the unload week. I need to remember to do this every once in awhile even when I'm not going on vacation.
What are you training for? Living dead challenge oct 26-27
Training plan for the week? S-7 miles and yoga M-lift and yoga T-4.5 miles and yoga W-lift (?) and yoga Th- 4.5-5 miles and yoga F-rest S-2-3 miles LOTS of foam rolling!!!! Lol
Vents, issues, or injuries? Still easing back into running with my legs
Highlights to share? Ran my first race last week since the injury. So far so good!!!!!!!!!!!!
Training plan for the week? 1 mile tonight, .5 mile Thursday night, 5k Sunday!
Vents, issues, or injuries? I went in and got refitted for shoes since mine are ready to be replaced and she put me in a completely different shoe (I was neutral, now I'm in stability, was Saucony now Brooks). They're really comfy and I like the colors but I don't think my legs like it yet, my calves are still sore from Sunday's run--although part of that is because I was doing an AWFUL job of pacing myself and going too fast for the distance, plus I'm still trying to get the laces right (I have nerve issues with the top of my foot). I'm not sure what to do about this week. I'd hate to go into my 5k with soreness, so I'm thinking maybe go back to my old shoes for this week and then try the others next week? I'm not sure I'm ready to give up on the new shoes yet as it might just be my muscles adjusting to the new stability. Ugh. I'll take any advice anyone might have.
Highlights to share? Um...not that I can think of...oh, I guess I did have my best pace per mile on Sunday. So yeah, I guess that's cool even though I had to walk part of it and it's more about terrible pacing than actual improvement, I think.
Sheesh, I'm having all kinds of issues posting in this thread. My other reply should also have said that I'm training for a 5k this Sunday, a first on the first run in January, and I'm debating on a 4 miler on Thanksgiving but haven't decided yet (mostly because my wife is being indecisive about our holiday plans).
Training plan for the week: M: 7 miles w/ stroller, spin T: 8 miles, stretching/foam rolling class W: 15 miles R: 5 miles, 2 hr ride F: Masters, 9 miles downhill S: rest S: 12 miles
Vents, issues, or injuries: I can't make it to masters when my H is out of town, so I'm missing 2 workouts this week which is always a bummer
What are you training for? Philly 11/17, tune-up half 10/13
Training plan for the week? Mon - 4 mile run Tues - 3 mile run, strength Weds - 6 mile tempo run Thurs - Cross/ yoga or strength Fri - Cross Sat - 10 mile run Sun - rest/yoga
Vents, issues, or injuries? I didn't realize there is a skating session this afternoon, which would work better with my schedule. I don't have time to go home and get my skating clothes, so I have to take my rest day on Sun instead of Friday.
Post by mrsjthompson on Oct 1, 2013 9:55:52 GMT -5
What are you training for? WDW Tower of Terror 10 Miler (SATURDAY?! How'd that happen?), Wine & Dine half (11/9)
Training plan for the week? Taper week, so M: easy 3 T: yoga W: easy 2 Thur: Freak the f out Fri: drive to Orlando Sat: Race Night!
Vents, issues, or injuries? I am going to drive myself absolutely nuts the rest of this week. This is my longest distance race so far and I am terrified I won't finish. Glute/Hammie/Calf issues aren't helping boost my confidence.
Highlights to share? Just get me to the start line, please!
What are you training for? Chicago 10/13/13 and RnR Savannah 11/9/13
Training plan for the week? I have no plan. lol I'm kind of in uncharted territory here w/only a two weeks taper and coming off of such a screwed up training cycle. My main concern is recovery, so depending on the legs, probably one or two easy 5 milers, a 3-4 miler, and a very easy 8-9 on Sunday.
Vents, issues, or injuries? I'm good, although I'm kind of afraid to say that out loud. My hamstring that's been tightening up felt surprisingly good on Sunday. I think that contributed to my awesome run.
Highlights to share? I already AW'd this, but I was thrilled with my 22 miles @ 8:24. Now I just hope 2 weeks is enough time for my legs to recover.
Training plan for the week? M: interval run; chiro appt T: interval run; chiro stuff; yoga and arms W: some kind of cardio and chiro stuff/abs R: interval run; chiro appt; legs F: yoga; chiro stuff S: interval run; chiro stuff S: chiro stuff; TBD
Vents, issues, or injuries? My back muscles won't deactivate. It's getting really old. At least that's the only issue. lol
Highlights to share? My hips are feeling good; just about everything is feeling good, except for the above. I'm adjusting to my new running form really well.
What are you training for? chicago marathon. 10.13.13
Training plan for the week? M: rest, T: 8 mi w/ 3.x1600, W: 5 mi, R: 7 mi, F: rest, S: 12 mi, S: 4-5 mi
Vents, issues, or injuries? I know I should trust the training and all but that seems like a lot of running for taper time. I might scale that 12 back to 10. also, still feeling conflicted about goal pace.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Oct 1, 2013 12:39:19 GMT -5
What are you training for? Slam the Dam 8k OWS - Oct 5 (Sat). Maybe.
Training plan for the week? Cobweb-shake today (2k or less) in the pool. POSSIBLE event on Saturday.
Vents, issues, or injuries? The race organizer is not being forthcoming about any possible alternate plans. I really hope they're going to move it instead of cancelling it, because this was my last big-hurrah OWS (with travel) for probably several years.
Training plan for the week? M: Skipped my swim to sit on the couch and drink cider. Oops. T: 5 miles with some speed intervals of some kind W: 5 miles at race pace Th: 3 mile recovery F: rest S: 3 miles at race pace or faster S: 8 miles
Vents, issues, or injuries? I'm having much internal conflict about my race pace. I will probably make a thread about it sometime next week. I'm just really unsure how fast I should go out based on my recent runs now that I'm timing myself again.
Highlights to share? First of all, taper! I'm so glad to have a break, cannot wait for the race, and I'm kind of happy right now that I'm only backing off for 2 weeks instead of 3. I'm also having a totally excellent non-H&F week - back on rotation in my chosen specialty, and interview offers are finally starting to roll in! Maybe I can actually do this doctor thing for real.
Mon: rest Tue: 4 miles Wed: 4 miles Thu: 6 miles w/intervals Fri: 3 miles Sat: rest Sun: 8 miles
Vents, issues, or injuries? The kids' soccer pictures and picnic were moved to 10/13 :-(. We have a hotel booked. DH won't be able to come now and he's uneasy about me going alone. I have a history of getting sick after races. I'm not sure what we'll end up doing.
Highlights to share? I ran 14 miles on Sunday. My longest run yet and it went really well. I feel really strong right now.
M - easy 2 miles T - rest W- strength Th- 3 miles intervals F - strength S - local 5 mile race, plus 5-7 before race Su- strength
Vents, issues, or injuries?
This is my last planned half for until next May, and I'm kinda bummed. I'm excited to take some time to work on my speed, but I'm scared that I won't be as motivated to get longer runs in.