A few weeks ago I started thinking about maybe signing up for a half-marathon in May. It would be two weeks from this past weekend, so I didn’t want to do a long run or hard workout next weekend. However, I haven’t really been doing long runs and I figured I would feel better about it if I got in a 10 miler before the race. I also wanted to make sure I was incorporating hills because the race I am eyeing is very hilly. So on Saturday I ran my first double-digit run in months, and included a workout which made the run fly by.
Overall this was a good week. Fitting in the long run was a little tricky because I had to leave for the train station around 7:30 to go to New York for my friend’s baby shower. I ended up waking up before my alarm and had plenty of time to get the run in. Although I was really tired later in the day!
Monday: 4 miles easy, core and hip exercises
Tuesday: AM: Strength Workout PM: Yoga for hips, back, and hamstrings
Wednesday: 6.1 with 6 hill repeats
Thursday: 4.1 miles easy, first 4 tracks of CXWORXS
Friday: 3 miles easy, glute workout
Saturday: 10 miles with modified negative split workout: 1 mile warm up 3 x 3 miles progression
Sunday: Rest
Total: 27.2 miles
Walked: 18.25 Push-ups: 3 days
Yearly Total: 755/2016
On Sunday the Long Island Marathon was going on within blocks of where I was staying. I had considered running the half a couple of months ago but then decided to get a ride back to MD with my friend who was leaving around 9. I knew Meredith was running so when I realized how close I would be to the course I thought I could maybe walk over and see part of the race. However, I realized I wouldn’t be able to get picked up to go home because of all the road closures, so I had to get out of that area by 7am.
We also had to account for the 5 Borough Bike Tour going on around NYC, plus the rain. Luckily we made it back with no issues! I got to hang out with my friend’s baby in the back seat and I am sure he wouldn’t have been as happy with a much longer ride.
Oh, but Meredith set a PR in her half! Congrats again!
Now I am thinking I kind of want to do that race next year. I guess I have plenty of time to decide!
How were your workouts last week?
When was the last time you spectated a race?
Have you ever been detoured from driving somewhere because of a race?
aw thank you 🙂 I wish you could have been there! I was totally going to look for you in the crowds had you been on the sidelines watching at some point. And yes, I hope you can run it next year! I assume I will to make it 5 years in a row — I just hope it is weather like yesterday because otherwise, with sun and heat, it’s kinda brutal. I am so glad you got in a double digit run, I know how good that feels!
I was really worried for you that it was going to start pouring so I am glad it worked out so well!
I like the idea of negative splits workouts – it really takes my mind off of crunching numbers too much, just running a mile faster than the one before! Great job on your first double digit long run. Glad you had fun at the bridal shower!
Thanks! Its a great workout.
Great job on your training, especially getting that double digit run in! That workout sounds fin and would definitely make the miles pass by quickly. I bet the Long Island Half would be a fun race! Too bad you couldn’t see Meredith this year, road closures around a race (while necessary) can be so frustrating to navigate around.
Yep, and we were literally stuck right in the middle of the course! But now I know how convenient it would be to run that race next year.
How long does it take you to get to NYC on the train?
It was about 2 1/2 hours from Baltimore to NYC, and then I took the Long Island Railroad to the town where the shower was (about 50 minutes).
I actually don’t think I’ve ever spectated a race! I’m thinking about doing it for the MCM this year, especially if I sign up to run the 10K. My workouts last week were good, minus my nagging PF in my right foot. So annoying!
I was going to spectate MCM last year but it was pouring rain! I give so much credit to the volunteers who are out there in the crappy weather.
Such a cutie, and looks like an awesome weekend! The only race I’ve spectated is the NYC Marathon (and I guess the Disney marathon since I was heading to the park while the runners were still on the road…)
I would love to spectate (or run!) the NYC someday!
Awe the baby is sooooo cute!!! Nice job squeezing that run in before your trip. And WTG Meredith! I’ll have to head over there and congratulate her.
Isn’t he the cutest? And I always feel better when I get a run in before a trip, no matter how early I have to wake up.
There was some sort of activity going on in town two weekends ago. We weren’t detoured, but on my errands and going home, I seemed to hit police directing traffic at every intersection until I got far enough south. I have no idea what was going on.
That’s annoying! I hate being slowed down but unexpected events like that.
Negative split workouts and progressive runs are some of my favorites!
Same here! They go by so quickly!
After reading Meredith’s post I want to do that race next year too! That would be fun if we all ran it 🙂
We really should!! That would be so much fun!
I love that 3×3 run- such a great way mentally to break up a run but still get a really solid effort in!
Yes, exactly! It went by so fast but I felt like it was a good workout.
Great workouts AND negative splits, YAY!!! Last week was no bueno for me in regards to workouts, but hoping this week is better!
Thank you! I hope you have a great week!
What a weekend! Way to go on squeezing that run in!
Just last weekend we were detoured because of a race we forgot all about. We went to come home after church but as we live on the same street as a huge national park, it was all closed off with people running a fun run/half marathon and we had to park up the street and walk home, haha! 😛
Thanks! Thats annoying about your detour! At least you had an alternate way home, even though it wasn’t ideal!
After our race this weekend, we all got in the car and tried to get back to where we were staying. Everywhere we turned it was road closures. We did make it out but sat quite a while.
Great job on your negative split run. I’ve been trying to do this some. It does take some planning on my part. I try and not look at my watch all the time. Thanks Lisa for linking up!
Oh no! Thats annoying about sitting in the car after the race. That happened to me after a half marathon. There was a full going on too and the road I needed to take was blocked off so it took forever to get home.
great job on the negative splits I am so bad at that!
Thanks!
Oh, I like that 3×3 progression for your long run! I might have to try that!
It’s a good one, you should definitely give it a try!
Great job on your wk of workouts. I did 14 on Saturday and I was so tired the rest of the day. Those long run take it out of you. Cute pic of you ladies. I’m sure the baby shower was a blast!
The long runs definitely do take so much out of you! I haven’t done more than 10 since last fall and I know when I do I will need to plan to just relax the rest of the day.
Hmm…I haven’t spectated at a run. I have volunteered at a couple of 5ks (while out with a sprained ankle) so maybe that counts? It’s always difficult to leave a race if you’ve done the half and the roads are stilled closed for the full. I end up driving all over the place. Great job on the 10 miler. Oh, that baby is adorable. Thanks for linking with us Lisa!
I have definitely been stuck trying to leave a race because of a full marathon going on before! And I definitely think volunteering counts as spectating a race!
Nice week, Lisa! Way to get in that long run before leaving. Did you decide on a half to do? I’ve never spectated a race but I can imagine it would be really fun. I’d be one of those people to set up a beer stand and throw a party on the side of the street.
I always think that the people spectating the Baltimore Marathon look like they are having so much fun! I am thinking about running the Maryland half in 2 weeks, but its really hilly so I won’t be trying to PR. I am also sort of waiting to see how the forecast looks:)
So impressed you ran 10 miles before such a busy travel and party day! Thanks for entertaining my little dude! He loved you!
He entertained me as much as I entertained him! It was so fun hanging out with you guys!
Oh is he ever cute! That progression run sounds very cool. I’ll have to remember it when the need arises. Hmmmm last race spectated was….last year’s Chicago Marathon.
It’s a good workout! And I bet Chicago is a great race to spectate!