What are you training for? Date? By George 10K 2/14/15, RNR DC Half 3/14/15, Parkway Classic 4/27/14, VA Wine Country Half Marathon 5/30/15
Training plan for the week?Mon - Rest, Tues - 9M, Wed - NROL (abs) or 6M if elbow isn't healed, Thur - 5 x hill repeats (5M total), Fri - NROL (abs), Sat -12M (including 3M on trail with running group), Sun - NROL (abs) + 5M
Any issues or vents? I really miss lifting. It's been a week since my fall on the ice and my elbow feels a lot better, but there is still some pain with certain motions.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? Pounded it out Sunday morning in the cold rain. I've been doing whole 30 and my clothes have been fitting better. I think my running has suffered some, but I'm hoping the weight loss will pay off.
M: 9 w/6 LT (7:15 overall, LT sub 7) T: strength W: 8 Th: 10 w/ 800's, strength Fr: rest Sa: long run Su: run, strength
Last week was a solid training week. I hit the paces I was running at the end of last training cycle which was a surprise. It's only been a couple months, but it has been a long, lazy, sickly couple months.
What are you training for? Date? Reston 10 miler and some other 5ks, maybe a marathon at some point
Training plan for the week? M - 10m T - cross + strength W - 8m w 4@ LT Th - cross + yoga F - rest S - 14m Sun - 6m + strength
Any issues or vents? My Garmin likes to freeze up on me when I delete runs. It may be time to spring for a new watch, I can't decide if I want the Fitbit Surge, TomTom Runner Cardio, or another Garmin.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? Not H&F related, I visited the MLK Memorial this weekend and ran into the British Prime Minister.
Training for : San Leandro half 2/14 Big sur marathon 4/26
This week: M: 3 easy T: 6 pace W: 3 easy + swim R: cross train F: strength S: 9 miles S: rest
Vents: my knees were achy on Mondays run- that seems like a bad sign this early. ETA: they feel fine after this morning's run, so I think they were just whining yesterday about being forced to run on a holiday. Or they wanted to remind me I'm getting to be an old lady
What are you training for? Date? Love the Run You're With 5k 2/8; St Pats 5k 3/1; Crystal Run 5k 4/17; Pike's Peek 10k 4/26; Germantown 5 miler 5/17
Training plan for the week? Monday: 3 mile bike ride Tuesday: 2 mile run Wednesday: 3 mile run Thursday: rest Friday: 3.5 mile run Saturday: rest Sunday: soccer
Any issues or vents? I got knocked over in soccer Sunday and banged up my knees, so modified to a bike ride yesterday instead of a run. Doing an easy 2 after work today to see how they feel. Hopefully I'll stay on track for the week.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? I got knocked over successfully getting in the way of a breakaway, so it was worth it
Training plan for the week: try to run 20-25 miles in some form or fashion
Highlights: still so stoked about my half marathon
Issues: having a major dilemma about this race I'm considering as it doesn't have the best reviews and they are apparently changing the course this year; I'll probably make a post about it later
What are you training for? Date? Next big-ish race is a half marathon in April. I'll start the training plan at the end of January. Before that a St Patty's 5-miler in March
Training plan for the week? 3 days running- Sunday trails/Wed & Friday roads 2 days strength- Tues/Thurs 1 day yoga- Monday
Any issues or vents? Not really, I just need to get my training plan(s) organized so I can be prepped for the races I want to do this year (road halfs, trail halfs, sprint tri)
Highlights from the past week? AW's? My highlight was definitely Sunday's trail run. Such a pretty time of year and it was a "balmy" 30 degrees so it felt like spring!
What are you training for? Date? Minneapolis Half Marathon, May 31
Training plan for the week? S, M-Rest Tuesday-2 miles Wed-2 miles Thursday-Rest Fri-Bosu Sat-2.5 miles
Any issues or vents? I struggled a little bit making time to workout as much as I would have liked last week. Also, I've decided that mirena fucking blows. I have been spotting/bleeding for the past month. I am thinking about having it removed
Highlights from the past week? AW's? Eh, nothing really
Mon: rest Tue: short tempo run, body pump Wed: 98 min stationary bike Thur: rest Fri: 48 min swim Sat: yoga, 58 min bike outdoors if the weather is okay Sun: 48 min run, abs
I'm still pissed off about the rude women at the pool last week. I also hadn't done a long run in 2 weeks, so my run on Sunday sucked.
I haven't caught the bug my kids and DH had. I'm pretty impressed with my swimming, too. I also went running in the rain and felt awesome even though the actual running sucked.
Last Edit: Jan 20, 2015 11:26:35 GMT -5 by juliabug
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Training for the DC Rock and Roll Half in March, and the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler in April. And now the Virginia Wine Half that mrshandy mentioned caught my eye--I just need to find someone willing to get up ass early to drink wine...but only after running 13 miles. LOL.
M: Rest T: Easy 4 miles and 30 minutes of weight training W: Speedwork that will probably be about 6 miles total Th: 30 minutes of weight training F: 4 mile tempo Sa: Dunno. Maybe a bike ride if the weather is nice or I get the trainer set up, or just the elliptical Su: 12 mile long run.
Issues: Shins are bother me still, so just taking it easy. I also didn't stretch after my long run, and I'm only now feeling human again. Highlights: Didn't fall and break anything on my icy long run Sunday.
Training plan for the week: try to run 20-25 miles in some form or fashion
Highlights: still so stoked about my half marathon
Issues: having a major dilemma about this race I'm considering as it doesn't have the best reviews and they are apparently changing the course this year; I'll probably make a post about it later
I saw that on their site when we were trying to help you find races. ( With the above information, it's definitely the original race I was thinking of.) It sounds like the course changes should be for the better, but watch them in the next month or so and make sure they actually get that certification.
ETA: To be relevant to this post, I'm training for nothing! However, I have been contemplating abandoning baby-making (2 months in lol) and finding another marathon. That's really a whole shit-show of clseale ramblings for another post.
What are you training for? Date? NOTHING. Ask me in late March.
Training plan for the week? Sat.: 3 hour road ride Sunday: CX Fun race Monday: 45 mile road ride Tuesday: 45-60 minute walk Wed./Thursday: Off/60 minute trainer ride (not sure which day I'll do what) Friday: off Sat.: 40-50 mile road ride Sunday: ? maybe a 3 hour mtb ride
Training for the DC Rock and Roll Half in March, and the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler in April. And now the Virginia Wine Half that mrshandy mentioned caught my eye--I just need to find someone willing to get up ass early to drink wine...but only after running 13 miles. LOL.
M: Rest T: Easy 4 miles and 30 minutes of weight training W: Speedwork that will probably be about 6 miles total Th: 30 minutes of weight training F: 4 mile tempo Sa: Dunno. Maybe a bike ride if the weather is nice or I get the trainer set up, or just the elliptical Su: 12 mile long run.
Issues: Shins are bother me still, so just taking it easy. I also didn't stretch after my long run, and I'm only now feeling human again. Highlights: Didn't fall and break anything on my icy long run Sunday.
I have a team with my MRTT group. Right now we're still under the minimum of 6 needed for a team. You get a $10 discount if you're part of a team. Let me know if you're interested.
Umm where is this VA wine half. I could be persuaded pending how far away it is
It's in Purcellville, I think, at Doukenie winery. We have a guest room in our basement, if you want. As I said to justbeachy, I'm recruiting people for our MRTT team since we don't have the minimum yet.
Training plan for the week: try to run 20-25 miles in some form or fashion
Highlights: still so stoked about my half marathon
Issues: having a major dilemma about this race I'm considering as it doesn't have the best reviews and they are apparently changing the course this year; I'll probably make a post about it later
I saw that on their site when we were trying to help you find races. ( With the above information, it's definitely the original race I was thinking of.) It sounds like the course changes should be for the better, but watch them in the next month or so and make sure they actually get that certification.
ETA: To be relevant to this post, I'm training for nothing! However, I have been contemplating abandoning baby-making (2 months in lol) and finding another marathon. That's really a whole shit-show of clseale ramblings for another post.
Okay so here's the thing. Like 2 years ago, somehow they got off course and ended up running an extra mile. A MILE. At the end of a marathon. This history in conjunction with the course change makes me reeeeeally nervous.
Post by bostonmichelle on Jan 20, 2015 13:22:34 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date? Super 5k (2/1), Stew Chase 15k (2/8), Wild Rover Series (2/22, 3/1, 3/8), Spring Half (TBD)
Training plan for the week? Mon - rest Tues - speed workout on treadmill Wed - easy 3.1 miles with running group Thurs - rest Fri - hill workout on treadmill Sat - 5k Sun - either long run (6 or 8 miles) with running group or 6-8 miles on my own
Any issues or vents? Tax season is coming and I have a lot of other misc stuff on my plate with town committees I'm involved in that is eating into my time
Highlights from the past week? AW's? Hit all my paces and had a great long run
Post by mrsjthompson on Jan 20, 2015 13:48:05 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date? Gasparilla HM 2/22, Azalea Trail Run 10K (3/28), Biggest Loser HM (4/19), Tinkerbell Half (5/10)
Training plan for the week?
M: 4 mi T: XT - probably ride the stationary bike W: 4 mi tempo R: 2 mi F: rest S: 13 mi Su: weights
Any issues or vents? 2 weeks ago my long run was extremely hilly, and this Saturday I ran a quarter marathon as a tempo run. My calves are so stiff and seem like they are swollen, and the tendons behind my knees seem kinda roughed up. Peak mileage weeks are tough.
My IT is still bothering me, and suddenly, out of the blue on Monday, my shin started to niggle. I thought I had that taken care of! I also feel like I'm getting slower as training goes on, not faster. :?
Highlights from the past week? AW's? I ran the Louisiana Quarter Marathon. Had a great race, missed my 10K PR, but, new distance = instant PR!
Ugh, yeah. That would make me nervous too, runaways. On the bright side, that may make them even more cautious/on top of things. I bet you Charleston won't ever have that happen again!
Post by eponinepontmercy on Jan 20, 2015 14:07:35 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date? I finally registered for the Delaware Half Marathon on May 10. I've been hemming and hawing and finally pulled the trigger. It will be my second. I need to get back to the gym, and signing up for a race means I have to train.
Training plan for the week? My training plan starts February 2. Until then, I'm going to get some treadmill runs in and go to a spinning class on T/Th.
Any issues or vents? I've been going to physical therapy for a random shoulder strain and my IT band/ SI joint issues so I haven't run more than a 5k since Thanksgiving. I was slow to begin with so I'm sure it will be like I'm running backwards for a while.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? PT has been going really well, thank goodness.
What are you training for? Date? Everett Half 4/12; Triathlon season starting in June
Training plan for the week? M: rest aka still sick T: 4 miles flat run W: 2000 yard swim R: rest S: 9 mile run Su: 2x 7.5 mile casual bike ride (to church and back)
Any issues or vents? cold and flu season + weather that's too cold for comfortable running/biking = really hard to get motivated in the morning. Blerg.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? I did 7 miles of road running -- with some hills! -- at 8:45.
Post by fluffycookie on Jan 20, 2015 15:21:37 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date? Old Fashioned 5K (2/15), Mick Morgan 5K 3/14, Run to Remember Half (5/24)
Training plan for the week? Monday - Cross trained Tuesday - 3 easy miles Wednesday - rest Thursday - 4 mile tempo run Friday - Cross train Saturday - rest Sunday - 4 mile group run
Any issues or vents? I feel like I look at my garmin too much so I put it on the waist band for my run today so I wouldn't look at it. Not only did I fail at not looking at it because I was looking down at a strange angle I stepped wrong and tweaked my already surgically repaired knee. I ended up doing a lot of run/walking. Thankfully I work for a medical supply company and a distributor just sent us a bunch of samples for quality control purposes....I am currently rocking the knee compression sleeve.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? I continued to get out of my comfort zone and joined a local running group for their Sunday fun run. Everyone was nice. I finished dead last and I could care less. I will be going back this week and next (the series ends 2/1) and then joining the group to take part in their Saturday group runs.
What are you training for? Date? Gasparilla half 2/22
Training plan for the week? rest, recover, stretch, strength train. And lots of dog walks
Any issues or vents? Still nagging IT band pain
Highlights from the past week? AW's? My H & I finished our first marathon together (other marathons, just our first one crossing the finish line at the same time) It was still awesome even though we ran a half mile over and were not a 100% injury-wise. Also, all the great food.
What are you training for? Date? Gazelle Girl Half-Marathon, April 19th
Training plan for the week? Run 3.5 miles twice, two NROLFW workouts, and a 5 mile run on Saturday
Any issues or vents? I am going to be traveling for work on Thursday and may have to do the 3.5 miles on the dreadmill. Hopefully the area is safe enough that I can run and it's still light when I get done with work that afternoon.
Highlights from the past week? AW's? I ran 4 miles last Saturday and 3.5 miles today, both without stopping! I know it's not much, but I haven't done that in YEARS. I've also been able to stick with my training plan, including strength training and cross-training days and haven't missed one yet. Oh! And I stepped WAY outside my comfort zone and joined the local MRTT group. Now to get the courage to join the group run on Saturday!