This week was all about mixing things up and having some fun. So I partied every night and drank myself into oblivion. Okay- not really. BUT-- I did have a fun week running 2 races, and running with partners a few times as well. When all is said and done, I'm pretty happy with this week.
Quick Rundown
Monday: 3.3 mile trail race (recap)
Tuesday: 10.04 mile run
Wednesday: 45 minutes elliptical
Thursday: 7 mile run with a friend
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 3.6 mile w/u-c/d run, 3.1 mile race, 40 minutes bike
Sunday: 18 mile run with Heather
Total Running Miles: 45
Total Cross Training: 85 minutes
Thoughts:
Seeing as my goal was fun this week, I can safely say that I met that goal. Between the trail race Monday with John and friends, running with my friend Ben on Thursday, Racing a 5k Saturday (recap to come soon!), Working out with John, and doing my long with Heather to end the week---there was a whole lot of fun going on (and that doesn't even include the other fun that was non-workout related)
I don't normally run with people that often, running is my "me"time. BUT this week was exactly what I needed--less stress! It's weird looking at my week and seeing I only ran solo once (definitely not the norm!)
I only got about half of my planned cross training time in this week- I'm not going to stress about it because I had some awesome runs, and that is more important. BUT I want to focus on sticking to my goals this week for running AND cross training/core work.
John and I got to workout together twice this week- Monday's trail race, and Saturday he ran on treadmill while I biked next to him. I'm really happy his knees are on the road to recovery from surgeries, definitely nice to be able to do more active things together again.
3 weeks until Hollie, Heather and I are all together and get to meet up with Kristy and co. as well....let us know if you are running Rock and Roll Virginia Beach! :) This is one of my really happy thoughts!
Some Scenes:
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| Our group at the mud run |
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| Kicking my feet up after my 10 mile run on Tuesday |
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| Celebratory Guinness Saturday night- if you follow me on twitter/IG you know why I was. ..if not you'll find out in a few days :) |
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| After 18 miles relaxed by the lake, and apparently turned into a lobster without realizing until I got home. |
This coming weeks mileage will most likely end up being the same as this weeks- which is good...steady!
In order to make sure I get my core workouts in and cross training as planned...it's SCHEDULED in the calendar at set times. Making it like a meeting I can't miss!
I may or may not do my first 20 of this training cycle this week- it's supposed to be the following week, but based on schedules and such it might be smarter to do it this week. We will see!
I had my fun week---time to get to business this week. Focus on what I NEED to do, and focus on the basics to make sure this foundation I have built stays strong.
How was your week?
Best run/Worst Run?
How often do you run with others?
I run with others at least twice a week (long run & group speedwork session). For awhile there, I was going to run club 3x a week and running with others at almost EVERY run, but with moving and living further away, I decided to stop. Sometimes I push myself harder when I run alone too, but then it really depends on who you run with, I guess.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a great week! Good job on both the races and managing to put in that many miles while racing and getting in the cross training. I have been cross training a lot lately too and it really helps.
I like that you schedule your core workouts. That's a great idea. I took an amazing Pilates class on Saturday that I am STILL sore from. But it's that good kind of sore that you're happy about when it's over.
ReplyDeletePutting them in my schedule at a set times makes me more likely to do it and holds me accountable!
DeleteI fell during my long run on Sat! Uneven pavement meant skinned knees, elbows & hands :-( cant complain though, my husband is way worse off after a cycling accident. We are quite the pair!
ReplyDeleteOh no!!! Hope you are okay, I have definitely been there before! You both had accidents this weekend? OMG, *hugs!!*
DeleteI like your blog's new look!
ReplyDeleteI ran 15 yesterday, so VA Beach is a go! :)
I'm with you, I prefer to run alone usually.
Great job girly!!!
ReplyDeleteThis actually is exactly what I needed to hear. I'm starting to fall into a serious running rut right now...I don't know why...I think I'm just stressed and confused with training and hearing about running with others makes me want to run a lot more with others. (and you of course). Looks like a nice productive (unstressful week to me).
ReplyDeleteLoving the new look of your blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great week!!
I hardly ever run with someone. Once in a while I will run with my husband but with kids it can be tough.
Love the facelift to the blog!
ReplyDeleteFor my long runs I enjoy running with others - it helps keep me focused and stay motivated
Love the new look!
ReplyDeleteGreat week in running you had! 18 miles...wowza!
I love running with friends although I've been running solo as of late (I forgot how to for a while if that makes any sense). Anyway, I've been running more than ever and I'm loving it :)
Have a great evening!
Thanks Kierston! Love seeing you running more, you're awesome!
Deletei am so so so glad we got to run together this weekend! And lake time was excellent as well. I didn't quite turn into a lobster, but I did notice this morning that I got more sun than I had realized - I guess all those clouds were a little misleading! Anyway, I'm really happy we got to hang out and now I'm even more excited for VA and the most epic reunion of all reunions :D
ReplyDeleteEPIC. REUINION. YESSSSSS.... wtf is our #hashtag gonna beeeeee
DeleteYou had a great week! I'm glad you had fun running with friends! Sometimes you need that! And...you so deserved that Guinness!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mindy! Fun was definitely what I got and needed!
DeleteRan all weekend with a friend in a race, it was great fun... ended up here because of the wine glasses....
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to spend the weekend!
DeleteYum wine. Yeah...it's distracting isn't it.
I've only just started running with others in the last year - and every time I do it seems so much easier!! And yet, I really like my 'me' time, too. I'm a total chatty nut during races - find that if I can cheer on others it will cheer me further, too. Nice training week! Damn! Gimme somma that!
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