M: 7 @ MP-15 (oops) T: 3 W: 5 Th: rest Fr: 2 mile shake out Sa: 26.2 miles! Su: yeah right
Issues and vents: I'm having trouble sleeping and have lost that relaxed feeling I talked about in the marathon Monday post. Stupid brain.
AW: I am running a marathon this weekend. 3 years ago DH and I ran this race (the 10k), and loved the area enough to move here. I ran the marathon as my home course the following year, and the half last year. I'm hoping to continue the tradition for many years.
MCM taper time!!! Mon: rest Tues: about to head out 6-8, yoga Wed: 15 Thurs: 8 w/ 4x 1200, lift? Fri: cross train Sat: 7 ish? Sun:?
I'm kinda making this up as I go along Vents: ah just all the normal my paces are slower than I'd like, insecurities, a little Achilles pain Aw: taper! And my 19 on Sunday was done hungover, in the wind and super hilly
Post by Wines Not Whines on Oct 6, 2015 6:58:41 GMT -5
I'm finally in taper! Whee!
M: 6 mi with 4x1200 @ 10k pace and body pump class T: 4 mi easy run W: 10-ish? mile run and possibly body pump Th: rest or a gym class F: 5 mile run Sat: rest or a couple of easy shakeout miles Sun: 10 mile race
AWs: I survived and made it to taper! Other than my marathons, my longest runs between now and December will max out at 10 miles. I love running long distance, but I need a break.
Vents: I was hoping to get down to last year's race weight, and that hasn't happened. I'm only 2-3 lbs over, but I can't shake these last couple of pounds, and I know they're not going away during taper. I'm already getting worried about winter weight gain. Le sigh.
Post by runblondie26 on Oct 6, 2015 7:16:19 GMT -5
Ohhh, it's marathon season! So much excitement in the air. Good luck this weekend cinco! I'll be cheering for you and look forward to hearing about it.
Monday: rest (flew back from Kansas) Tuesday: soccer Wednesday: 30 min run Thursday: bike ride with H Friday: soccer Saturday: rest Sunday: soccer - maybe 2 games
Vents: I've gone waaaay too long exercising without any regular plan. The goal this week is to get out each day and do something. Next week, jumping back into a regular training plan of some kind.
What are you training for? Date? Charleston Half 1/16/16, Kentucky Derby Half 4/30/16
Training plan for the week? Crossfit Monday/Friday. 3, 4, 3 (which has been turning into 4, 4, 4 because I can't find a 3 mile rhythm lol) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 8 on Saturday. Rest Sunday.
Any issues or vents? My BFF is...not entirely supportive...of my running and that makes me sad. Some of it is light hearted joking like calling me "cardio queen." Other times, she says things like "You might do this forever, you might quit tomorrow" and that can be sort of hurtful. I told her I am pondering the AF Full next year and she basically called me crazy and switched subjects. She's not normally like this so I'm not sure what's going on. Weirdly, #realmitch is like the *most* supportive person about my running lol.
Highlights or AW's? I ran 7 miles in cold cold rain and survived!
Post by fluffycookie on Oct 6, 2015 8:30:03 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date?
Homes for Vets 5 mile (11/8), Turkey Chase 5 Mile (11/26)
Training plan for the week? -
Nothing other than walking/running with the dog. Next week I will jump back in with my formal runs
Any issues or vents?
After a pretty long self reflection (that included tears) over the weekend I have decided to not run the half I am signed up for on 11/8 and instead do a local 5 mile run. It was a really hard decision, but between work (traveling, special projects that take up my day so I am working at night on my day to day stuff and still getting nasty emails because of the delays), DS and school and trying to balance everything I am having a lot of anxiety and insomnia and my running was suffering...every run felt like I crappy run because I am not someone who runs well when I am stressed out. It sucks and I am more ticked I am out the money, but I know it's for the best. I probably could run it, but I would be miserable and put myself at risk for an injury because my training lately has been less than the bare minimum. Since my work life is going to be like this thru Feb/March I have decided to focus on the two 5 mile runs I'm signed up for and then spend some time trying to get my 5K time down.
Homes for Vets 5 mile (11/8), Turkey Chase 5 Mile (11/26)
Training plan for the week? -
Nothing other than walking/running with the dog. Next week I will jump back in with my formal runs
Any issues or vents?
After a pretty long self reflection (that included tears) over the weekend I have decided to not run the half I am signed up for on 11/8 and instead do a local 5 mile run. It was a really hard decision, but between work (traveling, special projects that take up my day so I am working at night on my day to day stuff and still getting nasty emails because of the delays), DS and school and trying to balance everything I am having a lot of anxiety and insomnia and my running was suffering...every run felt like I crappy run because I am not someone who runs well when I am stressed out. It sucks and I am more ticked I am out the money, but I know it's for the best. I probably could run it, but I would be miserable and put myself at risk for an injury because my training lately has been less than the bare minimum. Since my work life is going to be like this thru Feb/March I have decided to focus on the two 5 mile runs I'm signed up for and then spend some time trying to get my 5K time down.
Highlights or AW's?
Running with the dog was fun the other night.
I'm sorry you've been so stressed out. It sucks when something that usually helps reduce stress just adds to it. I hope things get better for you soon.
I'm in taper time, too! Niagara Falls International Half 10/25
M - 2 miles with DS (he and I are doing a 5K in a couple of weeks - his first :-) ) T - upper body W - 3-4 miles tempo Th - 3-4 miles F - rest Sa - 8 miles Su - yoga/spectate the local marathon/half that many in my running group are doing al320 - let me know if you want me to look out for you!
AW/vent - had a great 10 mile run on Saturday. My pace was decent for me, and I still felt like I could keep going. However, I'm scared I won't be able to meet the time goal I set for myself. I know - adrenaline will kick in, it's race day, yadda yadda, but still. I don't want to bonk and have another miserable race.
I'm in taper time, too! Niagara Falls International Half 10/25
M - 2 miles with DS (he and I are doing a 5K in a couple of weeks - his first :-) ) T - upper body W - 3-4 miles tempo Th - 3-4 miles F - rest Sa - 8 miles Su - yoga/spectate the local marathon/half that many in my running group are doing al320 - let me know if you want me to look out got you!
AW/vent - had a great 10 mile run on Saturday. My pace was decent for me, and I still felt like I could keep going. However, I'm scared I won't be able to meet the time goal I set for myself. I know - adrenaline will kick in, it's race day, yadda yadda, but still. I don't want to bonk and have another miserable race.
Aww thanks! Ill let you know what my bib is. I plan to run with the 355 pacer. Again.
I'm in taper time, too! Niagara Falls International Half 10/25
M - 2 miles with DS (he and I are doing a 5K in a couple of weeks - his first :-) ) T - upper body W - 3-4 miles tempo Th - 3-4 miles F - rest Sa - 8 miles Su - yoga/spectate the local marathon/half that many in my running group are doing al320 - let me know if you want me to look out got you!
AW/vent - had a great 10 mile run on Saturday. My pace was decent for me, and I still felt like I could keep going. However, I'm scared I won't be able to meet the time goal I set for myself. I know - adrenaline will kick in, it's race day, yadda yadda, but still. I don't want to bonk and have another miserable race.
Aww thanks! Ill let you know what my bib is. I plan to run with the 355 pacer. Again.
It's supposed to be a beautiful day on Sunday! You never know :-)
Post by bluelikejazz on Oct 6, 2015 9:19:37 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date? Half 10/18
Training plan for the week? M-5 T-walk at lunch (if the fog clears up!) W-5 R-Walk F-rest S-12 S-walk/rest
Any issues or vents? I'm struggling with my taper plan. I'll probably post about it later this week.
Highlights or AW's? I slept like crap Sun-Mon, so I skipped my AM run. Then I was feeling good last night so I ran outside and KICKED ASS. Seriously-kicked ass. Best run of this training.
Post by hurricanedrunk on Oct 6, 2015 10:05:44 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date?
Fall 50 Relay 10/24 - TBD Turky Trot
Training plan for the week? M Easy 3 miles T- lift W- 5 miles TH 3 miles am/ 4-6 pm F- Easy 3 /rest S- 12-15 long run S- 5 miles am/ 3 miles pm
Any issues or vents? The October schedule is jammed packed right now so I am doing a bit more juggling than I like. I am terrible at the am runs especially during the week when I have to run in the dark. Everyone at work is sick so I am keeping my head down and washing my hands in the hopes that I stay healthy.
Highlights or AW's? Not H&F but my house is slowly getting back to normal after a renovation project. Still have a long way to go but I am feeling much more settled.
Post by bluedaisyus on Oct 6, 2015 10:14:02 GMT -5
What are you training for? Date? Cbus HM on 10/18
Training plan for the week? Taper week, so 4-5 miles on the treadmill tonight and Thursday after the boy goes to bed, then 6 on Saturday.
Any issues or vents? Not really. I'm feeling pretty good after my half this past Saturday, I had a little soreness but about what I expected and my knee and Achilles feel good which is what I've been worried about.
Highlights or AW's? I got a new PR on Saturday! Plus once I finish the half on the 18th I'll be a half fanatic, so that's fun.
What are you training for? Date? Two Cities Half 11/1
Training plan for the week? It's pretty light--M/T rest, W spin/run, Th Hiit (?), F run (?), S biking, S run (?)
Any issues or vents? Nah.
Highlights or AW's? The aforementioned cousin is coming through town, and we are going biking up in Kings Canyon/Sequoia NP. I am excited about that, but have NO idea when he is going to show up (Thursday? Friday? Who knows? Asking for a firm time does no good--see last week when he SURPRISE! showed up) He has to be in LA on Monday, so at least there is a plan on that side of the visit.
What are you training for? Date? Cyclocross, ongoing
Training plan for the week? Sat. & Sunday: Muddy CX races Monday: 60 minute trainer recovery ride Tuesday: Moderate 22 mile group ride with hill sprints Wed.: CX practice w/mock races Thursday: Recovery ride Friday: Off Sat. & Sunday: Double CX Race weekend
Any issues or vents? It has been raining for 2 weeks. I am tired of being wet! I am hoping the forecast for sunnier weather is right.
What are you training for? Date? 2000 miles. 312 to go Hershey half 2 weeks!!! Holiday half December
Training plan for the week? S-15k race, walk, bike, upper body M-run 8, bike, walk, teach T-teach 4, bike, upper body' W-run 8-10, teach 2, possibly bike Th-run 8-10, teach 2 F-run 8-10, teach, bike, walk, upper body S-REST
Any issues or vents? NIcer out but still humid. Holy god
Highlights or AW's? FANTASTIC 15k Sunday! Was awesome
Training for: focus is on powerlifting meet in November
Plan: Week three of lifting 4 days a week - this is finding 1RM week to plan for the next four weeks
AWs: hit 110# on bench without needing spotter assistance - this is a super weak lift for me so hitting anything above 100 is good
Vents: we are filming my lifts and I am disgusted by how fat I am. I know that I need to do something about it, but am overwhelmed, don't have a lot of support/understanding people, etc... I know, I am making excuses with those comments but I cried a lot after watching the videos. I'm just lost and don't even know what to do/where to start and don't have anyone that I can talk about it with that would actually understand. Ugh.