Training Rundown

It’s taken me 3 weeks to finally find a groove in this new training plan, but I’m finally finding it! I always feel like it takes me a few weeks to settle into something new. This last week, I prioritized getting adequate sleep, hydrating more 80-90mL of water (still would like to get closer to a 100, but I’m getting there!), and committing to running outside more. Still doing most of my speedwork on the treadmill (no indoor tracks available/ don’t like dealing with cars when I’m trying to run fast), but also just missing the sunshine outside!

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I also made time to get in a long run last week, which I was super excited about. It’s challenging when there are a million things on my to-do list to try to get out for a longer run, but I value that time to myself so much.

Monday, 2/1: 30 minutes of yoga. Had to skip my run because I had little sleep and didn’t feel like running in the dark!

Tuesday, 2/2: 45 minutes easy, 10 minutes of yoga, & PT exercises before work!

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Wednesday, 2/3: Lactate Threshold workout: 12 min warmup/ 3 x 6:00 at 6:44 pace (3:00 recovery)/ 12 min cool down & 35 minutes of PT exercises and mobility

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Thursday, 2/4: 2 hour long run (12.5 miles) & 30 minutes of PT exercises/ strength

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Friday, 2/5: 1:15 easy miles on the treadmill, 10 minutes on the indoor trainer, & 30 minutes of PT exercises/ strength

Saturday, 2/6: 10 minutes PT exercises, 8 min warmup/ 30 minutes at 7:50 pace (with stopping for icy spots or cars included)/ 8 min cool down, & 20 minute snowshoe outside

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Sunday, 2/7: 45 minute easy run

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Total mileage: 39 miles

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  • How do you find the first few weeks of a new training cycle feel?

  • When do you decide to skip runs or show up for them?