Training Tuesday

[mrshandy]

First one of 2019! Let's start the year off right.

What are you training for? Date?



Training schedule for the week?




Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!





Any AW's or brags?


Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?

[mrshandy]

What are you training for? Date? RNR DC Half marathon 3/09, Boston Marathon 4/15


Training schedule for the week? Mon - 7 mi, Tues - 5x1000 + 1 mi warm up/cool down, Wed- 6 mi, Thur - 7 mi tempo + 1 mi warm up/cool down, Fri - 6 mi, Sat -14 mi, Sun - Rest


Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away! I can't complain too much. I ate too much at the holidays, but I've done a good job of getting back to my routine and eating well again. It does mean that early morning wakeups are back and it's so cold and dark, it's hard to get up. The thing is, it's actually not that cold since we've been relatively warm for winter. I'm not looking forward for the colder weather that is surely coming. It's why I don't do many spring marathons.

Any AW's or brags? Non H&F - I've made a lot of progress on decluttering my house and it feels great. H&F - My speed work has been going pretty good. I feel like if conditions are right, I could do well at Boston. Not PR worthy, but maybe BQ worthy. I don't want to put any pressure on myself. I'll do my best and let the cards fall where they may.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution? Decluttering is my main one. I also want to do better about cursing in front of the kids. LOL. Less phone in the evenings. H and I are not drinking for the month of January.

I did not start my fitness story with a New Year's resolution. But it was a resolution made in the October 2011 that I would try to run the Marine Corps Marathon in the October 2012. That's kind of where it all started.

[scm1011]

First one of 2019! Let's start the year off right.



What are you training for? Date?

local 15K - 1/27
local half marathon - 3/10

Training schedule for the week?


Tues: 3 miles
Thurs: 3 miles
Sunday: 8 miles
anything else is gravy


Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!


my weekday runs have to be done on our work gym treadmills, which are low tech (no tvs) and are facing a wall. Its kind of torture, and 3 miles feels like 10. 


Any AW's or brags?

I had a great 7 mile run over the weekend! I'm feeling pretty good about being able to finish the 15k strong.


Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
Keep running during this pregnancy as long as is healthy and comfortable, and return to running when I'm ready post-delivery. I'd like to keep fitness during 2019 to set myself up for a strong 2020 comeback year. 

[lilypad1126]

What are you training for? Date?
RNR DC half (3/9), Pittsburgh half (5/?)



Training schedule for the week?
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 miles + strength
Wednesday: 5 miles
Thursday: 5 miles
Friday: Crosstrain
Sat: 10k
Sun: 10 miles



Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
1. I should have done my 10 miler last weekend when the weather was nice. This weekend is going to be more winter-y
2. I've had this weird crampy feeling in my left thigh for the past few days. I'm trying to convince myself that I over did it the last 3 weeks (which is actually true) but I'm still starting to panic. It's not sore, just crampy.


Any AW's or brags?
I've done so much running over the holidays. It was amazing. I finished 2018 strong and I've started 2019 with a bang.


Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
I'm hoping to PR RNR DC. I'm hoping to actually make it to Pittsburgh this year. And I want to truly enjoy Chicago, as much or more than I did in 2016.

My fitness story did not start as a New Year's resolution, though it did start at a new year. We were visiting my H's parents and he was going out for a run and going to leave me alone with them. It was the first time I'd met them, and his dad said "oh, aren't you going? you look like you could use a run." So it was either go with H or kill his dad. And 12 years later, I'm still running.

[sadlebred]

What are you training for? Date? Nothing. I need to sit down in the next week or two and map out the first half of my season. I don't plan to race until at least March since cyclocross season ended a couple of weeks ago. I need the downtime.

Training schedule for the week? I'm still sick, so this depends day to day how I feel. There won't be any hard efforts until I'm well.
Sunday: Easy ride
Monday: Off
Tuesday/Wed.: Easy trainer rides
Thursday: 60 minute tempo ride
Friday: Off
Sat./Sunday: Not sure. It looks like it may rain. I'll ride the trainer if it does or hopefully get in some longer rides if it doesn't.

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
This sinus infection plague will not go away! I was able to get an appointment with my ENT for this week.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution? I don't really do NY Resolutions. I make changes throughout the year as I like.

[wawa]

What are you training for? Date?
All eyes on a double century June 8th. there's other stuff leading up to that and after that, but I'm not feeling like grabbing the calendar and that's the big "oh shit" item.


Training schedule for the week?
M - strength (did this!)
T - swim AM, trainer PM. but instead I'm spending all day being sick. Just me and my bucket...
W - uhhh...yeah, probably nothing? a walk? depends how I feel when I wake up I guess. (should be run and strength)
Th - trainer PM. I should be back in the game by this day.
F - rest day. (do I try to make up a workout here? hmmm...)
Sa - Swim AM, trainer PM
Su - Run
Plus core/PF video every day.

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!

See bucket. The kids having this bug derailed my weekend plans, which included an actual outdoor bike ride, and now I have it. uuuuugggghhhh. and of course H is probably going to come down with it tonight. luckily I feel like I"m on the upswing as of the past half hour or so. I kept down some water! Next I'm gonna try a CRACKER!

Any AW's or brags?
Well, till this happened I was successfully getting into the swing of my regular schedule again post holidays. so that was cool.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?

resolutions this year include not procrastinating on my timesheets at work, and finishing my core/pelvic floor rehab program. 12 week program - I just started week 3.

[oswin]

Jan 8, 2019 12:39:03 GMT -5 wawa said:

What are you training for? Date?
All eyes on a double century June 8th. there's other stuff leading up to that and after that, but I'm not feeling like grabbing the calendar and that's the big "oh shit" item.


Training schedule for the week?
M - strength (did this!)
T - swim AM, trainer PM. but instead I'm spending all day being sick. Just me and my bucket...
W - uhhh...yeah, probably nothing? a walk? depends how I feel when I wake up I guess. (should be run and strength)
Th - trainer PM. I should be back in the game by this day.
F - rest day. (do I try to make up a workout here? hmmm...)
Sa - Swim AM, trainer PM
Su - Run
Plus core/PF video every day.

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!

See bucket. The kids having this bug derailed my weekend plans, which included an actual outdoor bike ride, and now I have it. uuuuugggghhhh. and of course H is probably going to come down with it tonight. luckily I feel like I"m on the upswing as of the past half hour or so. I kept down some water! Next I'm gonna try a CRACKER!

Any AW's or brags?
Well, till this happened I was successfully getting into the swing of my regular schedule again post holidays. so that was cool.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?

resolutions this year include not procrastinating on my timesheets at work, and finishing my core/pelvic floor rehab program. 12 week program - I just started week 3.

Liking for the double century, not the bucket. Hope you feel better ASAP.

[oswin]

What are you training for? Date?


Most likely a local trail half marathon on Mother's Day. 


Training schedule for the week?


Monday - rest
Tuesday - 5.5 mile trail "run" (that trail is mostly steps, up and down like crazy. so there was much walking.)
Wednesday - Crossfit
Thursday - Crossfit
Friday - Crossfit plus a short run?
Saturday - probably rest
Sunday - probably stroller run, 3 miles?

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!


Nope, I'm doing well.



Any AW's or brags?

That trail run today was hard but I was proud of myself for running as much of it as I did. Also shout out to the world's best socks, Woolie Boolies. My feet got wet on a couple of water crossings (the recent rain here moved some rocks) and having wet socks didn't bother me at all.


Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
Not really. Just my fitness goals.

[sadlebred]

wawa Good luck with your cracker! Maybe some gingerale, too?

[jane6672]

What are you training for? Date?
Cherry Tree relay 2/17


Training schedule for the week?
M: rest
T: Climb, speedwork (5 or 6 miles altogether)
W: Lift, easy run (3-4), yoga
T: Climb
F: rest
S: Lift, 5-6 miles, yoga
S: Long run (10-13), climb

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
Finally figured out what was wrong with me after my back/ribs being locked up on the right for a week.

Out of nowhere, my lower back froze up, then it was all the way up my back, then within a couple of hours wrapped around my ribs. Right side only. It released enough after a couple of days for me to be functional, but it was still not right. Yesterday I pinpointed it was my lat, and as I worked out the tightness, I could FEEL the whole knot releasing in reverse.

Such relief! It still needs more work, but hallelujah.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
Nope.

[cinco]

What are you training for? Date? Pittsburgh Marathon 05/05 (I think)

Training schedule for the week?
M: rest
T: 10 miles, 30 min cycle
W: 45 min cycle, maybe a short run
Th: 5 miles
F: 13 w/ 8@mp
Sa: not sure, we are out of town but I may hit the hotel gym
Su: 10 miles, maybe a shake out ride
I've been doing shorter strength sessions after runs or the bike. I figure 10-15 min is better than nothing.

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I'm on week 2 of Pfitz and already up to double-digit mid-week runs? I think this is why I usually stick to his 12w plans.

Any AW's or brags?
I feel solidly back in the zone, but nothing AW worthy.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
Not really.

[claudiakishi]

What are you training for? Date?
Pittsburgh Marathon, May 2019

Training schedule for the week?
3 today, tomorrow and Thursday, and 7 this weekend.

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
Just that I’m worried about fitting all the shorter runs in during the week with crappy weather and lack of daylight. And tiredness 😂

Any AW's or brags?
Not really!

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
Yes, I am focusing on my physical and emotional health this year and making it a priority above all else.

[hurricanedrunk]

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

Training schedule for the week?
M- 6 miles
T- Speed 6x1km
W- 6 miles
Th - 8 w/ 6@ tempo
F- rest
S- 6 miles
S- 12 miles

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
I've been slacking on strength/glut/core work and my hips are super pissed at me. My speed work last week was all messed up mainly due to the weather and me not being smart about it.

Any AW's or brags?
Nothing super specific but I'm proud of myself for keeping a positive mental space.

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
No resolutions, just a lot of goals set up for the year between H&F, financial, travel and home projects.

[Wines Not Whines]

What are you training for? Date?

Trail 50k, March 2. Cherry Blossom 10 mile, April 7. 10k in late April.

Training schedule for the week?

M: spin class and strength
T: 10 mile run with hills
W: spin and strength
Th: 10 mile run with hills
F: 6 mile run
Sat: 16 mile trail run
Sun: rest or recovery run 

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!

Oh, I have many. I don't know WTF is going on with my life right now. Just sticking to H&F things, my gym (located in a federal building) is closed due to the government shutdown, which is throwing off my routine. The gym is also going to be closed for the entire month of February for renovations, so it's basically going to be closed for 2 months.  

I've also managed to gain 3-5 pounds over the past 2 months. I've cleaned up my diet, but I'm not losing the weight. Ugh ugh ugh. 

Any AW's or brags?

Nope

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution? 

No resolutions. I didn't start with resolutions. 

[campermom]

What are you training for? Date?

My first 50k is in a week and a half.


Training schedule for the week?
Sun: rest
Mon: rest
Tues: lift
Wed: rest
Thurs: 4 miles
Fri: 3 miles
Sat: not sure yet
Sun: not sure yet


Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
My trail 20 miler last sat was harder than the previous long runs.
Strangely the next day I woke up feeling the exact same way I felt when I had a clogged duct when I was nursing. (I have not for like, 2 years) The pain is getting worse and I’m thinking I need to go to the doctor? I’ve tried heat and massage. Is this a thing that can happen?


Any AW's or brags? Not really


Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions?
Yeah, weight loss.

[emilyj]

What are you training for? Date?
- IMTX 4/27

Training schedule for the week?
- Recovery week this week! Mon - swim, Tues - recovery run, Wed -coached swim session, Thurs - easy hill run, Fri - rest, Sat - trainer workout and brick run, Sun - easy (shorter) long run

Any issues/vents/complaints? Vent away!
- Ever since I started using paddles again, my neck and shoulder have been supremely pissed off. We're going to try to figure out what I'm doing wrong in my coached session today, because I can't deal with the almost daily migraines I've been getting.

Also, the semester started again this week and I'm so not ready.

Any AW's or brags?
- Nope

Bonus question: Any New Year's resolutions? H&F or not? Did your fitness story start with a New Year's resolution?
- I generally don't make resolutions, though this year I am really going to try and drink more water. And nope - I feel like my fitness story started when I first started sports at age 2. I just never stopped sporting. :-)

[ditzydi]

I started Hal Higdon's Novice program this week. So this week's schedule is

M: Rest
T: 3m
W: 3m
T: 3m
F: Rest
S: 6
S: Cross

Now that I'm not working and only focusing on school full-time, I figure I have time to do a training program. We shall see.

Brag: I managed to score a fitbit blaze on my neighborhood’s buy sell page. I’ve had it anday and so far so good. Took it for a run yesterday and it was pretty on par with Nike+. I read reviews that the gps could be a tad sensitive. But once I got it to sync with mh phone via bluetooth it all seemed to work.