What a week! It wasn’t anything crazy in terms of training, but it just got a bit tricky to try to fit everything in. I was definitely reminded this week why I have a plan to follow for half-marathon training. I’ll explain what I mean in a bit more detail, but first let’s just look at the weekly run down for week 2 of training for the Frederick half!
Weekly Run Down: Frederick Half-Marathon Training Week 2
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Miles with 4 x 800s
Wednesday: Foam Rolling + Strength Training
Thursday: 25 Minutes Yoga + 2.5 miles
Friday: 9 Miles + Core Work
Saturday: 20 Minutes Spinning + Strength Training
Sunday: 3.5 Miles + Hip/Glute Exercises
Usually I start out my week with strength training on Monday. I have been doing that intentionally so I can take my rest day before a harder run on Wednesday. Well, this week I didn’t work out on Monday because I had to take Grayson to an early appointment and logistically it made sense to take a rest day. (I needed to have myself completely ready for work before he woke up.) In order to avoid strength training the day before my speed workout, I did my 800s on Tuesday.
The next problem was avoiding strength training 2 days in a row. I also couldn’t do my long run on Saturday because I was traveling that day. I preferred to get my long run done before the weekend, but if I had to push it to Sunday that would have been ok too. Luckily, I managed to get it done on Friday. I felt like I spent the week overthinking this and making it more complicated than it had to be. It all got done and now I hope to get back on my regular schedule this week!
Running
It’s been years since I ran 800s and I forgot how tough they are. I only did 4 but my legs were toast! The first set was a little slower, maybe because I was still warming up. Also, I did these on the roads and the first set was on a different street than the other 3 so that might have had something to do with it. It did feel good to really push myself for this workout.
I did my 9 miles on the treadmill on Friday. I actually had a great run. I know some of you are wondering how I could possible say that about a 9 mile treadmill run. I just go through phases with being able to endure long distances on there. Back in 2009 I used to do all my runs on the treadmill and would just get on there for like an hour most days of the week. Then for awhile I avoided it at all costs. Now that I have my own I’ve learned to appreciate it again.
I ran more of the Frederick half course, this time getting to the end of the course. It’s not the most interesting course but it’s pretty flat. I entertained myself by listening to podcasts throughout the run.
On Thursday I ran with Grayson in the stroller but had to stop by 2.5 miles because it seemed to cold for him. I think it actually got colder as we were out there!
Cross-Training
I will just quickly sum up my other workouts here: strength, yoga, and spinning. I got in 25 minutes of yoga this week which I completed early Thursday morning. This was my last week of this strength training phase so on Friday I worked on creating my workouts for my next phase. And spinning basically served as as warm up before my strength workout on Saturday morning.
It definitely feels good to be training again but it does get a little stressful when trying to figure out how to fit everything in! I keep telling myself that its fine to skip a workout, but I can’t help but feel a little bad doing that when it’s only the second week of training!
How were your workouts last week?
Does your week ever get thrown off if you change around your workout schedule?
Do you feel bad skipping a workout early in a training cycle?
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Well done for fitting in all your workouts around a hectic schedule! As for 9 miles on the treadmill – there is no way I could do that. I guess listening to some good podcasts really helps. Hope this week will be less hectic for you!
Thanks! I’m not sure why I’ve been so content with the treadmill lately, but it’s worked out well on the days I can’t get outside!
I think you did a great job getting in your workouts! When I was training and the kids were young, my only option was before hubby left for work. Then when they were a tad older, I’d run right after preschool dropoff. The treadmill can be a savior for sure!
It really can! Rob leaves really for work so I pretty much always need to be back from my run by 6 or earlier. It’s a good thing I’m an early riser!
Although you had a very busy week, I think you did a great job of fitting everything in! Awesome job on that treadmill run too. I know that the treadmill gets a bad rap but honestly it’s such a great option, especially when you’re training!
I used to avoid the treadmill at all costs but now I really don’t think its all that bad! Which is good because sometimes its my only option!
I’m used to juggling my schedule, but which classes I go to depend on who’s teaching when and, for Orangetheory, if I can get in. I’ve rarely used my treadmill since we’ve had a dog. If I have to bundle up to take them out anyway, I might as well just run outside. Does your treadmill have the race route programmed in?
It does! I just have to create a map on my computer before I start the run.
Yes, I know the battle with trying to fit it all in only too well. I’ve settled for doing less strength training than I would like and it is what it is. Congrats on your 9 miler, you figured out how to make it a good run.
Thanks! It can definitely be hard to fit everything in. I think if we just try our best it will all work out!
I think you manage things pretty well! You definitely have to be flexible sometimes due to weather and having a toddle in toe. Have a great week ahead
Thanks! You too!
Good for you getting it all done! I shudder at the thought of doing long runs on the TM now, but back when the boys were little, it was all I could do! I may be getting some TM miles in this week-we’re supposed to get a big snow storm. Boooo!
Ugh a big snow storm this late in the season? Hopefully its not too bad! The treadmill isn’t my favorite but its definitely a good option to have.
Fabulous work! You are getting so much accomplished and you should be proud of yourself, even if you have to change things up.
I’m not a TM user, at all, so I’m super impressed by your long runs!
Thank you! I used to really avoid the treadmill but luckily I’ve learned to embrace it on days I can’t get outside.
Great job getting everything to work out (see what I did there LOL). I used to have guile if I skipped a workout, but now I know it’s just part of reality. Being flexible is key (as you know), and a missed workout will not derail one’s progress so long as it’s only happening once in awhile and not weekly (which you probably know as well). I don’t have any 13.1’s until the third (and fourth) weekend of April, but have a few 10K’s in March. I need to fine-tune a a few training things, but I’m not too worried ((yet)).
You are definitely right about the skipped workouts! I think I just get nervous that if I miss a workout in week 2 that theres no way I’ll be able to run more mileage as the weeks go on. But I know that not necessarily true and this was just a busy week.
you did an amazing job making it work. I think training plans are great to give you focus and structure but it’s really ok if you miss a run or two! That’s just part of life.
My week was full of Plan B’s in fact! And seems like it’s continuing this week… 😀
Thanks! Plan Bs are ok- and that is why we have them!