My training is on hold b/c my back hurts. Great timing with it being the last week before taper I have no clue what I did. I ran 60ish the last 3 weeks, so logically I know my mileage is fine, but I want one last long run.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Crystal Run 5k 4/17; Pike's Peek 10k 4/26; Germantown 5 miler 5/17
Training plan for the week? Monday: foam rolling owwwww Wednesday: 2 miles Friday: 2.5 miles Saturday: something, I haven't decided what yet Sunday: soccer
Any issues or vents? My team lost the championship in a penalty kick shootout on Sunday, boo!
Highlights or Aw's to share? Even though we lost, we were down 4-1 at half and tied it up 4-4 to force overtime and the pk's. It was quite the exciting second half. And I'm finally done being sick after 2 weeks <)
This week: M: rest T: upper body + swim W: 5 recovery miles R: 8 miles F: 5 miles S: rest S: 12 miles
Vents: none
AW: had an amazing 19 miler last weekend in which I conquered two huge climbs back to back. I've only ever had the juice to take on one of them in a run, but I did both on Sunday. Getting stronger!!
Post by bostonmichelle on Mar 24, 2015 7:21:42 GMT -5
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Run to Remember Half (5/24), Newburyport Half (5/31), a few shorter races in April
Training plan for the week? Mon - rest Tues - 5 miles Wed - rest Thurs - speed workout or tempo on treadmill Fri - 4 easy miles Sat - rest Sun - 8 miles
Any issues or vents? My calves have been really tight recently. Oh and tax season is brutal, I cannot wait for it to end.
Highlights or Aw's to share? I have been doing a plank challenge, I'm up to a 4 min plank! And I got to run with my sister on Sunday, she's always been much faster than me but I'm finally catching up to her!
Training plan for the week? M - 6 miles (3 x 1600), Piyo class T: rest W: 3-4 mile hill workout Th: rest F: 3 easy miles S: 10 miles Su: recovery run & strength
Any issues or vents? none
Highlights or Aw's to share? I finally at a place where my 1600 pace is sub 8:00 miles. I felt like I was going to die yesterday, but I didn't!!
Mon- run 2.5, w all the fresh snow and ice I didn't want to push my luck. Tuesday - Yoga/core Wed- 5-7 miles w/speed Thurs- 4-5 easy Friday - yoga/core Saturday - 15ish Sunday - rest
Highlights: I finally had a mostly pain-free week last week.
Vents: I'll leave this silent for now and just be grateful for how I feel today.
cinco - I'm sorry to hear that. You definitely are physically ready, but pain does mess with your head. Do you have a chiropractor, PT, or massage you work with at all? (I don't) but I hope they can help, and I'm interested in what they advise for lower back stuff.
@vtcupcake - this is a giant week for you. I wish you my very, very best as you navigate through. You are strong, awesome, smart and ready. Now go and conquer.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? A 12K this Saturday, a half on 4/26.
Training plan for the week? Monday-3.5, Tu/Thurs body strength/core/stretching, Wed 5.5, Friday 2 miles and yoga, Saturday- 12K with a crapload of hills...gah!
Any issues or vents? Not really, just not feeling prepared for this 12K
Highlights or Aw's to share? The flip side of my vent- even though I'm not feeling race ready right now I'm SO excited to have them coming- it's been a long winter and I really feel like now that races are on the calendar (and looming) it will be what I need to stay motivated.
ETA: cinco feel better- back pain sucks. @vtcupcake- so excited for you, you got this!
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Cherry Blossom 10 miler, 4/12; Local 10k, 4/26
Training plan for the week?
M: 3 mi run, core work T: strength and yoga W: 5 mi run hopefully with some intervals, core work, yoga Th: strength, maybe a short run outside because it's actually supposed to get warm for a few hours F: 5 mi run and core work Sat: Probably rest Sun: 10 mile run
Any issues or vents? I'm so out of shape right now. I'm not in a good mental space. Also, if I don't get into the MCM lottery, I think I'm going to have a (hopefully short lived) mental breakdown and I'll need to figure out what I'm going to do for the next 7-8 months.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Boston 4/20
Training plan for the week? 5-5-5-20 with some hill work thrown in. 3 days of CF
Any issues or vents? I was sick for the last week and missed an entire week of training. I'm still not 100% but I feel like it's super important to get a solid week in before taper. No bueno.
Highlights or Aw's to share? I got a new deadlift PR this morning, woot!
What are you training for/working towards? Date? First 15K this Sunday! First HM 5/3
Training plan for the week?
Mon-Rest Tues-rest Weds--intervals 50min Thur--30min easy run Fri--45 min tempo run Sat--20min easy run Sun--15K
Any issues or vents? Head cold hit on Sunday, blergh. Plus the weather is hitting record cold temps yesterday and today; curse you winter!And just very nervous about 15K, guessing it may take about 2hrs unless adrenaline is magical.
Highlights or Aw's to share? did 8 miles on treadmill on Sun despite head cold
What are you training for/working towards? Date? First 15K this Sunday! First HM 5/3
Training plan for the week?
Mon-Rest Tues-rest Weds--intervals 50min Thur--30min easy run Fri--45 min tempo run Sat--20min easy run Sun--15K
Any issues or vents? Head cold hit on Sunday, blergh. Plus the weather is hitting record cold temps yesterday and today; curse you winter!And just very nervous about 15K, guessing it may take about 2hrs unless adrenaline is magical.
Highlights or Aw's to share? did 8 miles on treadmill on Sun despite head cold
Post by bluelikejazz on Mar 24, 2015 9:33:23 GMT -5
Half Marathon in October.
My plan for the week was swim today, something thurs, run saturday. New plan: REST
Issues or vents: My shoulder injury from college swimming flared up doing burpies yesterday, and I think I'm out for at least a couple of weeks It hurts to do just about anything. I need to be good and rest, but this sucks!
Highlights: I ran 3.5 miles on Saturday and only had to walk once for about .1 mile. It felt great, and I was really excited about getting back in shape.
Post by mrsjthompson on Mar 24, 2015 9:46:51 GMT -5
Tinkerbell HM in May.
I ran last night, and I have a 10K on Saturday, but I'm taking the rest of the week and cross training. Something has aggravated my stupid shin a little bit and I can't afford another 7 week layoff, so I'm going to try to get it worked out this week.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? - Olympic tri, 4/26
Training plan for the week? - Taking advantage of spring break this week to do double workouts - MTTh, yoga - MWF - Masters - Tues/Thurs - bike hill workouts - W/Sun - Run
Any issues or vents? - Nope!
Highlights or Aw's to share? - Two highlights - the masters coach I love to death is now coaching all the workouts I go to. And I was able to run last week with 0 pain in my feet!!!
What are you training for/working towards? Date? No race on my calendar yet, hopeful for MCM this year working towards: more strength/getting more fit - as i hope to spend as much time as i can on the dock/boat/lake this summer
Training plan for the week? burn boot camp M-F early am this week, run 4-5 times(easier, shorter runs), long run Saturday
Any issues or vents? i'm FINALLY seeing the ortho friday for my nagging IT band pain that flared up after kiawah. it took forever to get an appointment.
Highlights or Aw's to share? i'm glad my SIL talked me into the boot camp as it is INTENSE. I feel like this can only help not only my strength, posture, overall health - but improve my running and strengthen muscles that affect the IT band. Plus it's nice to have a workout time with her....even if we feel like we're dying for the 45 minutes
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Diamond Valley 5k 4/19, San Diego Rock N Roll Half 5/31, SoCal Women's Wine Country 5k 6/13, Bay Ridge Half 10/3
Training plan for the week? Mon: 4.3 miles Tues: 2-3ish with a stroller Wed: CF Thurs: Rest or run Fri: CF & run Sat: CF 14.5 Sun: Rest
Any issues or vents? No vents.
Highlights or Aw's to share? I went back and looked at my progress. I started running in October and on my first run I ran a 4.2 miles at an average pace of 12:54. I ran 4.3 yesterday at an average of 10:27. I had no clue that I have shaved so much off my time. Made me so happy to see that yesterday! Also, I am pretty sure I am buying a the Tour pack for RnR races next year. I have a running BFF now and we're super excited about it.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Mar 24, 2015 10:22:31 GMT -5
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, June 14th.
Training plan for the week? Masters MTWThFSa
Any issues or vents? Some right shoulder pain. Coach thinks it's probably tendinitis from a wonky catch. So this week, I'm going to be spending a lot of time working on my stroke. (Not a bad thing, I want to stay healthy.)
Highlights or Aw's to share? We did sprints today and the lady sharing my lane was wearing fins. I set up a little self-competition with her (I don't think she knew, LOL) and totally was able to keep up with her, despite the fins.
Post by venice2007 on Mar 24, 2015 10:31:58 GMT -5
What are you training for/working towards? Date? 2000 miles and possibly a couple halfs this fall
Training plan for the week? S-13 miles and usuals M-had to cut run to 4, teach 2 T-teach 3, walk W-run 10-12, teach, walk Th-run 6-7, teach 2, walk F-run 8-9, teach 1, walk S-rest
Any issues or vents? Sore and tired
Highlights or Aw's to share? I'll hit 500 this week! 25% to my goal!!!
Post by hurricanedrunk on Mar 24, 2015 10:37:09 GMT -5
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Local Half 3/28 Cellcom Full 4/17
Training plan for the week? Mon 4 Tues Group Power Wed 8 Thursday 4 Fri 4 Sat Half Sun 4 or a bike ride
Any issues or vents? Having some knee pain after longer runs. Started after my first 16 long run two weeks ago. It's not bad but it's the first time I'm experiencing it so I am treading lightly. Been focusing on stretching before and after.
Highlights or Aw's to share? If I continue on my plan for the rest of the month I will have my highest monthly mileage to date! H started running about a month ago and now is signed up for a 5k and 10k in June.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? First marathon, 5/17
Training plan for the week? Plan had 5, 8, 5, and 18. I added 4 on Monday as recovery and because I feel better when I get out 4x during the week.
Any issues or vents? I swear to god, I think I'm gaining weight. I keep forgetting to actually weigh myself, but I feel poochier. Not fair! I'm adding so much volume, and to get bigger is an insult. This is a thing, right? I don't feel like I'm eating that much more, but dang. I'm hoping it's maybe the IF meds, adding bloat?
Highlights or Aw's to share? Had an awesome 18 on trail, on the day I was scheduled to do 17, and I have two buddies lined up to do 18 with me this Saturday on the road. So glad I won't have to do it alone!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Colfax Marathon, 5/17
Training plan for the week? M: 8 mi tempo (with last 4 @ 7:40!), Tu: 3 mi easy w/strides & lifting, Th: 9 w/7 at MP, Sa: 18? I think?, Su: 2-3 recovery
Any issues or vents? Not really. My calves and hips are so tight, but it's my fault for not stretching and rolling enough. And I'm so so tired.
Highlights or Aw's to share? I ran a whopping 6.5 miles last week because of our Disney trip. So yesterday's tempo felt so easy!
Thanks for the hair pats, ladies. It feels less painful today, so hopefully the stretching and foam rolling are helping. I am tighter in the butt and hamstrings than usual which I think could be causing it.
cinco, hope the back, booty and hamstrings get all loosey goosey soon.
@vtcupcake - I have a lot to say on this. I get the all the feels thing. So much. I'm not going to say good luck tomorrow, because you don't need luck. You made this happen, you did the work, and you earned this. Take some time after you get those signatures to let that accomplishment sink in.
What are you training for/working towards? Date? Upcoming gravel grinder (mid April) and 3 hour mountain bike races
Training plan for the week? Sat.: 50 mile road ride. Sunday: 60 minute hard trainer ride (raining) Monday: 80 minute recovery ride Tuesday: 5 mile bike/political rally ride, 23 mile hilly group ride in the evening Wed.: ? depends on the weather. I'd like to do 25-30 mile tempo ride Thursday: ? depends on the weather. Either off or 23 mile hilly group ride Friday: Off Sat.: 3-3.5 hour road ride Sunday: ? 3 hour ride, maybe gravel
Urban Adventure Run this weekend! I signed up on a whim, so no real training to speak of--I'm just going to wing it. It's only about 3 miles total, but a LOT of up and down.