Training Tuesday

[mrshandy]

What are you training for? Date?





Training schedule for the week?




Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!





Any AW's or brags?



Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?

[mrshandy]

What are you training for? Date?
RNR DC Half 3/9, Boston Marathon 4/15



Training schedule for the week?
Mon - 6 mi, Tues - 12x400, 1 mi cool down/warmup + strength, Wed - 6 mi, Thur - 6 mi, Fri - 6 mi, Sat - 8 mi, Sun - Rest



Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I have more Christmas shopping to do for people but I have no idea what to buy them. 




Any AW's or brags?
I got up at 5:20 and did 12 400s this morning. It's been a while since I've been to the track and it felt good.


Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day? I think we're keeping it simple this year and doing lasagne, garlic bread and a salad. Christmas eve will be homemade soup and sandwiches.

[jane6672]

What are you training for? Date?
Undetermined 5ks in February/March


Training schedule for the week?
M: climb and lift
T: climb and speedwork 5-6 miles
W: lift and easy 4-5 miles
T: speedwork 5-6 miles
F: climb and lift
S: long run 10-12 miles
S: off (traveling)


Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
Just trying to figure out how to fit in some workouts around a week of traveling and Christmas and family who is already butthurt about us not spending enough time, etc.


Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
Not entirely sure, because I'm traveling in from out of town.
MIL usually makes filet mignon (drool)
I have cookies to bake before we head down.

[lilypad1126]

What are you training for? Date?

RNR DC half, 3/9
Pittsburgh half, early May


Training schedule for the week?
Mon: Crosstrain
Tues: 3.5 miles
Wed: 5 miles
Thurs: rest
Fri: 8
Sat: 5
Sun: VACATION




Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
Time. I have none of it. I need like 5 more hours in my day to get everything done that needs done.


Any AW's or brags?
H and I leave for vacation Saturday night. So most of next week will be off of serious training and just a lot of walking. I can't wait!



Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
Christmas dinner will likely be a buffet. We'll be in Vegas so we'll have a lot to choose from!

[sadlebred]

What are you training for? Date? Nothing. Ask me in Feb. Race season just ended.

Training schedule for the week?
Friday-Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 3 mile walk-"run"
Tuesday: Yoga
Wed.: 3 mile walk-"run"
Thursday: Trainer recovery ride
Friday: Off
Sat.: 3 hour road ride
Sunday: 3 hour ride TBD

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away! My body is still tired from 10 months of serious training, 2 National Championships events (including 5 medals), and a very long cyclocross season.

Any AW's or brags? CX National Championships goal met last week!

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
Vegetarian "I am a bad cook and will be eating alone anyway" style: Stuffing, gravy, mashed potatos, roasted sweet potatos, green beans, corn on the cob, biscuits. Dessert will either be a piece of pie or cake.
Christmas Eve: Out to dinner

[emilyj]

What are you training for? Date?
Santa 5k Saturday, IMTX 4/27

Training schedule for the week?
Mon - 65 minute strength block on the trainer, 20 min progressive brick run; Tues - 2600 swim and strength, Wed - Strength, Thurs - 45 min hill repeat run, Fri - 30 min easy run, Sat - 5k plus some extra, Sun - rest

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I so desperately need a break from work, and I'm going to end up doing a bunch of work over break anyway.  I'm rapidly heading towards burnout. 

Any AW's or brags?
Nope

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
I'm so mad about this. We are going to H's family.  They literally all live within 20 minutes of each other, so holidays are like 'meh, just another day' for them.  They decided to grill burgers and dogs.  We are driving 7 hours for this.  I'm WTF'ing all over the place. 

[jade]

What are you training for? Date?
Nothing

Training schedule for the week?
M - rest
T - strength
W - 3-4 mile run
R - strength
F - 3-4 mile run
S - 4-5 mile run
S - rest

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
Things hurt a little too much after my 10 mile run on Sunday, so I think I am going to keep my mileage under 8 for awhile. See if I can work back up to longer runs.

Any AW's or brags?
Nah

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
No idea. Found out we will be on our own this year for both days, which is weird, so I am a little at a loss for what to do. For Xmas Eve I am thinking build your own pizza but can't decide if I want to cook something interesting for just the three of us or phone it in like usual.

[cinco]

What are you training for? Date? Pittsburgh Marathon 5/05

Training schedule for the week? Not much! taking the next 10 days easy, alternating indoor cycling, running, and strength.

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away! Any AW's or brags?
Nope!

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day? DH leaves for work about 1ish. For Thanksgiving when it was just the kids and me, we went to a movie. It was fun! Maybe we’ll do that again or Chinese?

[jane6672]

Dec 18, 2018 15:10:47 GMT -5 emilyj said:

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
I'm so mad about this. We are going to H's family.  They literally all live within 20 minutes of each other, so holidays are like 'meh, just another day' for them.  They decided to grill burgers and dogs.  We are driving 7 hours for this.  I'm WTF'ing all over the place. 

Whaaaat? I would be so disappointed.

[hurricanedrunk]

What are you training for? Date?
Badger State 10k 3/30, Paris Marathon 4/14

Training schedule for the week?
M-6 miles
T- Speed 12x400
W- rest/core
T- 6 miles
F- 6 miles
S- 8 miles
S- 6 miles

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I've been questioning my sanity on training for a marathon during winter. My hips have been angry.


Any AW's or brags?
I've been keeping myself in check with all the holiday food in the office.


Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?
I'm not sure what the plan is. We usually go to my parents X-mas eve for a tasty dinner of tenderloin etc. However they are in middle of moving to their new house.

[Wines Not Whines]

What are you training for? Date?

Trail 50k in March. 10k and 10-mile races in April.

Training schedule for the week?

M: Spin class and core
T: 7.5 mile hill run and spin
W: More Spin and body pump
Th: 6-7 mile run and will try to do some core and stretching
F: 5 miles easy and PT
Sat: 16 mile trail run
Sun: rest or easy cross training

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!

Just the usual complaints about it being dark, cold, and rainy.

Any AW's or brags?

Nope.

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?

Beef Wellington, potatoes, green beans.

[labbie]

What are you training for? Date?

40 mile backpacking trips in March and May
Running-wise, an 18-miler in April, a 12 hour overnight race in July, possibly a half somewhere in between

Training schedule for the week?

Su: easy hike, core
Mo: 4 mile run
Tu: off, missed 5 mile run
Wed: spin class
Thurs: 5-6 mile run, 2 mile walk
Fri: HIIT intervals squats, lunges, core
Sat: 7-8 mile run



Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!


Work is super nuts, and I hate writing performance appraisals more than anything. 






Any AW's or brags?

Going outside my comfort zone and joining an MRTT run for the first time on Christmas Eve morning. The group is right in my neighborhood, and great ladies, but I've been self conscious about my pace and joining the group for a run.



Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?

White lasagna with spinach/mushrooms, garlic bread, salad and a special wine. It'll be DH, me and the hound so looking forward to a peaceful day and time to reconnect.

[vcubergirl]

What are you training for? Date?
Women's national half 5/5

Training schedule for the week?
Monday - pt
Tuesday - yoga and swim
Wednesday - weights and run
Thursday - pt and yoga
Friday - not sure yet
Saturday - rest
Sunday - yoga

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I haven't been in the pool for a while, and man is my pace so off now.

Any AW's or brags?
This week I lost 2 pounds, and now I'm within 9 pounds of my goal!

Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day?

Mushroom pasta, salad, Christmas cookies, and plenty of wine

[mrshandy]

labbie, I don't know what your group is like but our MRTT group has all kinds of paces. It's pretty damn awesome. Most of the friends I've made over the last 4 years have been through MRTT.

Have fun! Running with people is great. I have a hard time making a lot of the group runs. But it is still nice to have the virtual support.

[labbie]

Dec 19, 2018 14:44:44 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

labbie , I don't know what your group is like but our MRTT group has all kinds of paces. It's pretty damn awesome. Most of the friends I've made over the last 4 years have been through MRTT.

Have fun! Running with people is great. I have a hard time making a lot of the group runs. But it is still nice to have the virtual support.

Thanks mrshandy , I am looking forward to it. I joined the FB group over a year ago, when one of the women actually slowed down beside me while I was doing a training run for my 50-miler and said "I've seen you out here killing it all summer and from one runner to another I just want to say I admire your dedication."  I mean, how awesome is that?! 
They do say they have all paces, and hey- if not, they'll have a new pace group on Monday when I show  up haha! Maybe it will encourage someone else to come out that was thinking the same thing as me.

[wawa]

Dec 19, 2018 14:50:15 GMT -5 labbie said:

Dec 19, 2018 14:44:44 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

labbie , I don't know what your group is like but our MRTT group has all kinds of paces. It's pretty damn awesome. Most of the friends I've made over the last 4 years have been through MRTT.

Have fun! Running with people is great. I have a hard time making a lot of the group runs. But it is still nice to have the virtual support.

Thanks mrshandy , I am looking forward to it. I joined the FB group over a year ago, when one of the women actually slowed down beside me while I was doing a training run for my 50-miler and said "I've seen you out here killing it all summer and from one runner to another I just want to say I admire your dedication."  I mean, how awesome is that?! 
They do say they have all paces, and hey- if not, they'll have a new pace group on Monday when I show  up haha! Maybe it will encourage someone else to come out that was thinking the same thing as me.

Obviously all the groups are different, but I felt the same way about showing up the first time and there has always been somebody to run with.  Also I'm faster with company it turns out (well, not so much faster while running, but I "need" a lot less walk breaks with company so my average pace is higher).

[G22]

Dec 18, 2018 10:37:39 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

What are you training for? Date?
I'm on a running hiatus in prep for fertility treatments next month, but
I literally couldn't help myself and signed up for the Nashville RNR half at the end of April. My sister talked me into it ok? LOL


Training schedule for the week?
I'm planning to train to walk it for now, but once I get past my FET and we find out if it works, I may slowly ease into a run/walk plan.  I don't really have a plan here, I'm just winging it.



Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I've never purposely trained to walk a long distance race, so this will be interesting? But I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy and didn't run, so I want to go into this potential on a better exercise regimen even if its not running. 


Any AW's or brags?
nope


Bonus: What's on the menu for Christmas dinner? For those that don't celebrate Christmas, what are your plans for the day? Ham with some sides. I'm still deciding on which ones exactly.