My 4th week of building a base to prepare for half-marathon training has come to a close. These 4 weeks went by so fast but I’m feeling like I am ready to jump into training. I think I did just enough to feel ready for training without overdoing it. For the most part, I feel like I have a good routine down. Let’s take a look at base building week 4.
Weekly Run Down
Monday: Rest Day
Tuesday: 3.75 Miles with 6 x 2 Minutes Hard, 1 Minute Easy + Core Work
Wednesday: Strength Training + Foam Rolling
Thursday: 3 Easy Treadmill Miles + Short Yoga Session
Friday: 20 Minutes Spinning + Strength Training
Saturday: 7 Miles
Sunday: 3.25 Easy Miles + Hip/Glute Exercises
This was a weird week because I had a different work schedule. I liked doing my harder run earlier in the week (Tuesday instead of Wednesday) but I didn’t like strength training the day before my long run. It will happen sometimes and I will just need to adjust my long run. Luckily, 7 miles isn’t all that long!
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We also had a lot of rain this week. Somehow I still managed to get most of my runs done outside. Overall it was just dreary and gross. It looks like next week won’t be much better. While I am grateful that this winter has been pretty mild, I think I’d prefer a little snow over all this rain.
This was week 4 of my strength training plan, so I increased some of my reps. I guess you can say I got in a yoga session, but does 7 minutes of yoga even count? On the day I was supposed to do yoga I was very short on time but managed to find a “Yoga for Runners” by Yoga with Adrienne that was 7 minutes long, so I figured something was better than nothing.
Lately my favorite runs of the week have been my Sunday easy runs. I’ve been doing them later in the mornings when it’s light out which is a nice change from my dark runs in the early morning. Knowing the week of training is behind me I just take them nice and easy and try to relax. I’m hoping I can continue to get outside for these runs!
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How were your workouts last week?
Would you rather have a little snow or a lot of rain?
Does 7 minutes of yoga even count as yoga?
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Running on a rainy dark morning in winter is definitely not much fun! All the better you had great weather for your weekend runs. I like the balance you have between running, strength and yoga. Haha, 7 minutes are short but better than nothing! 😊
I lucked out with no rain over the weekend! I’ve really had enough of the rain at this point!
I used to go to a yoga studio where the classes were 90 minutes long! While at the time, it was what I needed, now that wouldn’t serve me well. I like Yoga with Adriene too–the 20-30 minute classes are just perfect for me!
I like my Sunday runs too-there’s no pressure to get home and I can just go!
I’ve done 90 minute classes at a studio too, but most of the ones I used to go to were 75 minutes. Thats so much time, plus the drive there and back. I never realized how much time I used to have!
As much as I dread the winter weather, I think I do prefer snow over rain. Did I just type that? Rain is a challenge to run through…it’s bearable if it’s light, and a on a hot day it actually feels refreshing. But when the temps are barely above freezing…nope, not a fan.
Winter rain is the worst. I don’t mind it so much in the summer. It can actually be enjoyable when its hot out!
You did a great job building up your base before officially starting half marathon training – nice job!
Thanks Kim!
Yes even just a short yoga counts! Can’t wait to do mine tonight when I get home. A solid week of training for you. Weather looks iffy this week too
I’m so over the rain! The short yoga felt good even though it was only 7 minutes.
excited to see Half Marathon training unfold! You did a great job base building if you ask me! and 7 minutes of yoga counts. Yes!
our winter has been so mild, even I miss a bit of that winter feeling with a bit of snow. We are currently living through Storm Ciara – yesterday we didn’t even dare go out.
I’m kind of surprised we haven’t had more snow by now! I always complain when we do get alot of snow, so its probably good that its been a mild winter. Stay safe in the storm!
Oh my gosh, I much prefer snow to rain. Rain is the worst!
You did a great job getting everything in around your changed schedule, even if it wasn’t ideal. Your base-building is right on track!
Yoga by Adrienne is amazing!
Thanks! We have had so much rain over the past week. If all of this rain was snow it would have been a blizzard!
Ha ha 7 minutes of yoga is 7 more minutes than I’ve done in years, so it definitely counts. Ick to both the snow and rain. In the summer I love to run in the rain but it’s just as bad as snow this time of year. Congrats on a strong week!
Yea I agree, I am ok with rain in the summer but not in the winter!
7 minutes is definitely better than 0 minutes. Yes, it does count. I don’t mind the rain when it is warm but no bueno on a cold day. Then I would rather have a little snow.
Totally agree about the rain! It can feel really nice in warm weather.