How can you tell like if a little crazy, when you cannot remember what week of training you just completed.
The last two weeks were a little crazy and I got sick so that didn't help too much with the whole training for a 39.3 mile race. With that, I also made a few race decisions about to upcoming year.
Grab a button and link up your workouts anytime this week! Leave a comment and I will stop by and say hello :)
I am going to roll the last two weeks workouts into one short and sweet post, why? Because it won't take too long.
I wish I knew how to make running a priority with a new job, new classes, and new responsibilities. I can't wait until next semester when it is time to redo many lessons, but not start from the beginning for three classes. I can't wait until my lease is up so I can move closer to work. (Sorry for my vent session and thank you for listening)
Last week, training week 4, I was extremely busy with being back from break and getting everything in order, and just when the week was calming down, I got sick. I was so ready to do 2 back to back runs and neither happened. I was supposed to run the Brandon Half Marathon on December 2nd, but was smart and pushed it to the 5k. The day before, I was supposed to do another long run of 14 miles but when all I wanted to do was leave work, I knew that wasn't going to happen. I actually slept over 11 hours and night and believe that is what my body needed. I was sad I couldn't do the Brandon Half, but was hurting during the 5k, it was hard to breathe, I stopped twice to blow my nose, and just wasn't feeling right. I did PR though for my 5k, so I wonder how much better I could have done without a rotten cold.
The following week, I started to feel better and was still very busy (I have to spend many afternoons after school practicing for a secret Pep Rally Thing a ma jig)- It will be over This week.
Tuesday was track practice where I was able to get a mile done in 9:20. Yay for getting faster :)
I had a few unanticipated rest days due to work. Friday I went home right after work to get my runs in, I did it, but body wouldn't go so I turned around early :(
Saturday was a long run of 19 miles. I had a good friend push me along for 14 of those miles until I felt bad that she was taking it slow with me! I told her to take off and I was my slow self and powered till the end.
I hope that my body learns to move again, and I see improvements in my run. At this point I am starting to get down about Disney :( I have to remember that I am not doing this one for time because it's two back to back runs. I want to have fun, even though I would love a time goal!
How did your workouts go this week?
How do you get over the mental hump?
I think you did a great job. I know it's crazy to get workouts in, especially during this time of year. You're awesome! Congrats on 19!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Does it get easier?
DeleteI agree with Meghan, great job this past week!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's hard, I am ready to relax :)
DeleteNice job Genna! You are being so hard on yourself, but in reality your week of training was outstanding. I have had at least half of my weeks with three rest days, and your 5, 6.25, 3.21, and 19 are very respectable. I think your perspective is wrong. Chin up lady. You're going to reach your goal, and Goofy is no laughing matter.
ReplyDeleteBeing sick SUCKS! I have a semi sinus infection too but oh we'll..you're still doing it, and being smart!
ReplyDeleteYes it does! Pushing when sick isn't going to do us any good :) We have some big races coming up :)
DeleteI'm training for Goofy as well! I'm sure it's frustrating for your training to not be where you'd like it, but you got in a 19 mile run which is awesome! I definitely agree with not being concerned about time for Goofy, with back to back races like this I think the goal should just be to finish...in fact I'm shooting for my half marathon that weekend to be my SLOWEST ever to conserve my legs or the next day!
ReplyDeleteyay for Goofy!How do you plan on running the marathon portion? I am trying to gage what everyone is doing. I have never done such a challenge like this :)
DeleteI totally understand what you mean! I used to be able to crank off 9 min miles, then once I started training for Ironman a few years ago I lost that speed. With my training for the Goofy Challenge I'm not really seeing it come back. I'm trying to put it out of my mind and I know that all of this running is helping my endurance and that speed will come after the race. I hope so anyway! Good luck with your training!
ReplyDelete