Is anyone else shocked that July is over already? The summer is going way too fast. Which means fall marathons are getting closer. I am starting to formulate a plan- and thank you all so much for your comments and suggestions in Thursday’s post! I have been away from the blog-world since Wednesday due to a conference that took up a lot more time than a regular workday. I had to commute 30 minutes (which is 28 minutes longer than my usual commute) and then rush hour traffic on the way home made for a long and stressful two days. By the time I got home both days I just wanted to do nothing. Except drink wine.
So this weekend I am planning to catch up on the blogs I missed and respond to comments!
Anyway, here’s the weekly recap from last week:
Week of 7/27-8/2:
Sunday 7/27- Rest
Monday 7/28- 5 miles with no garmin, Runner’s core DVD
Tuesday 7/29- 6 miles with middle 4 at tempo pace (garmin was all over the place)
Wednesday 7/30-AM: November Project (which included 3000m run in 12:50 plus run to get there), Runner’s Core DVD PM: 2.16 easy miles (9:16 pace) So let’s just say I ran a total of 4 miles this day
Thursday 7/31- 30 minute elliptical, Body Pump
Friday 8/1- 3.25 easy miles (9:27 pace)
Saturday 8/2- 11 miles (8:51 pace)
Total: 29.25
This week was all over the place. I started Monday thinking I was injured, but have felt fine since. I ended up not relying on the garmin much but I actually was able to update it and I think its better now! November Project challenged my muscles in a new way and I was sore through Friday- probably from a combination of November Project, Body Pump, and getting some intense ART on Wednesday. But it was a good sore.
I think I am going to start training for the Philadelphia the week of 8/17, which gives me two weeks to keep building my base. However, next Saturday I’ll be running the Charles St 12 and I am thinking about running it hard(ish) to get an idea of where my fitness is right now for longer races. But we will see.
How were your workouts this week?
What type of workouts make you the most sore?
What are you looking forward to in August?
So you know I was spur sore too… I’m glad I wasn’t the only one! It’s amazing how little differences in a workout makes such a noticeable change in how you feel. I know I haven’t pushed my body like that since…the last November project? Haha anyways I had the same thoughts as you about Charles 12. I was originally running it easy but I’ve been feeling good with my running so I kind of want to see what I can do. It’s a hard course from what I’ve heard but it’s the perfect debut for fall races!
I’m thinking for the Charles St 12 if I can survive the first 5 miles then I’ll push the pace for the rest…since I think last portion is all downhill. I don’t think I’ll be coming to November Project this week because if I’m that sore again there is no way I’ll be able to run fast on Saturday!
Awesome long run! My long run this week was 10 miles and while it was slow and dark, it was glorious.
I’m looking forward to the Chuck 12 next weekend! I would love to run into you (and Sarah!) at the start/finish 🙂 I’m also looking forward to moving to New York.
We should definitely meet up at the race! Will you have a phone on you? I just followed you on twitter so we can get in touch closer to the race!
I’ll definitely have my phone on me. I can dm you my number so we can meet up!
I love the picture of the wine with the foam roller. Two wonderful things together in one shot! I had a nice 13 miler today. It was a little misty, but that helped cut the humidity. I took a scenic route and went out with a friend. It was really nice!
Sounds like a great run! And wine and foam rolling go together very well:)
Love the picture of the red wine next to your foam roller 😉 . My workouts this week were great. I took off one more day than I had planned just because of pure laziness lol, but I’m back on track now. As for August, I’m most looking forward to my cousin’s wedding on the 16th. I’m MOH and it’s gonna be a great time!
It sounds like that wedding will be a fun time! I love weddings but last year I had way too many so its been nice to have a little break.
Ah, I’ve spent many hours on the floor with that same foam roller and an alcoholic beverage in my hand. Looks like a great week, and great news that your hamstring feels fine!
Haha its a great way to keep yourself happy while torturing yourself at the same time:)
Our weekly workouts have been really similar lately, even the time of day and everything! Excited to start my Mararthon training even though the first week is what I’ve been doing lately 🙂
That’s kind of how I feel! I’m not gonna start training for 2 weeks but I think my workouts had been very similar to how training will look- just with longer long runs. But I think that is a really good thing because it means we are ready for training!
I had an injury scare of my own, but to close out the week (and keep me from racing, boo). Here’s to hoping that we are both A-OK for the long run, literally and figuratively.
I think that you should use the wine bottle AS your roller–especially if it is white wine, haha.
I just read your post a little while ago about your hamstring! I’m so sorry to hear that. I really hope it is just a twinge like (I think) mine was. Very smart of you to not race although I’m sure it was frustrating to back out.
And I love that foam roller suggestion! As long as an empty wine bottle will work- because we both know that wine bottle is not staying full for very long:)
So glad you didn’t end up hurt! You ended up with a great week, which is awesome!
As for August, we were at Syracuse for a college visit and one of the advisors kept referring to things happening in late summer, i.e. August, and then correcting herself saying ‘later this month’. So yeah, we’re all off a bit … 🙂
Haha, I know, I am so thrown off that its already the beginning of August and the summer is just flying by!
That’s so funny, we’re going to be starting training plans at the same time :). Except mine is for a half. Anything exercise that involves any type of jumping I get super sore for the next few days! Crazy that it’s already August, but I can’t say I’m not already excited for fall 🙂
Isn’t exciting to get started with a new training cycle?! Usually my excitement wears off by week 3, haha.
And yes jumping kills my legs…I don’t think I have ever done box jumps and I think that is what did me in last week!
I really want to try this out tomorrow, but I also want to get in my 6 mile run.. Do you think it would be fine to do the run and then this group? Or…?
I’m not sure…I think they change it every week and I haven’t been in a year. I do think they do some running each week, so maybe run a little less if you are gonna go?