Weekly workout + Goofy Training week 5

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?

Weekly Workout Recap #3 and Taper Time

If you have been following my blog at all, you will know that I am currently training for the New York City Marathon.  With it being 3 weeks out, it is officially taper time!  I am so excited, if my body would let me, I would jump for joy!  I am going to keep this post short because I will get to the 22 mile run I did in another post.  

This weeks workouts were great, when they occurred.  I am battling some running injuries due to high mileage and with NY quickly approaching, I believe it is best to keep the miles low and just really run on the long runs.  I really need to start incorporating cross training (more often) but am truly a little scared to being so close, I do not need to injure myself any more.  I am apparently prone to over use injuries as back in December, I was sidelined for 4 months.  I didn't run and didn't do anything so that is one my my reasons for my pace being slower these days.

Here is what I did last week, not much, but still damn proud!  I hit 33 miles in just two days :)

Last Sunday after my long, dreadful, non existent run on Saturday, I joined Tori for 11 miles.  She pushed me further than I would have pushed myself.  I sort of felt bad she had to walk with me, but she stayed with me even after I told her to leave.  Now that is a good friend :)

With Tori, before my watch died..Can you tell where I needed my walk breaks?

Monday was a much needed rest day after putting 23 miles on my legs that weekend.  I also managed to stay at work for 12 hours.  (Typical)

Tuesday my plan was to run down Hyde park before I met with the beautiful and talented lady bloggers!  That did not happen because our staff meeting lasted an hour and would not have made it. I graded instead.

Wednesday was another late night at work.. I suck!

Thursday consisted of two doctor appointments, one of which my Dr. treated my leg and it does not hurt now after 22 miles, just soreness.

Friday was carbo load day!

Saturday consisted of 22 amazing, terrible, grueling, cool, sweaty and the list can go on..MILES

As it is time to taper, my miles will be decreasing, I can hopefully sleep in past 4am.  

I apologize for being a "slacker" but I truly think this is what my body needs.  After NY, it's back into training mode for the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon, Call me GOOFY!

THis weeks goals..Bike ride, stretching, (Maybe yoga, I hate it), icing, foam rolling....

What are your goals for this week?

How did you hold up with your weekly workout?

Don't forget to link up!!

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My weekend in Review

Alternate Title: What I didn't buy this weekend

Wow.  Boy was this weekend busy yet relaxing at the same time.  It was jammed packed with things I was supposed to do, things I did, and things I wanted to do.  I don't even know where to begin.

This weekend was my students Cross Country meet that I had to miss because I was signed up for the Central Florida Blogging Conference.  Unfortunately, I had to miss that as well.  Since I had to miss both events, I figured..I should at least be somewhat productive so I went out for a 20 mile jog in accordance to my the New York City ING Marathon plan.  That is shortly approaching and I owe you all a recap of that soon.  Conquering 20 miles is more than a physical challenge, it is mental.  I tend to psych myself out and make it worse than it is.  Well, I conquered those 20 miles with no Garmin (more on that in the next post).  After 20 miles of "fun" (please read torture) I headed to Panera for delicious "breakfast" and some great company.  My breakfast consisted of a pumpkin bagel, turkey, tomato, and onion.  After all, I did just run 20 miles.  

Since I conquered those miles, I thought I needed a reward so I quickly went home, showered, lesson planned and headed to Sports authority because I had a 20% off coupon and needed wanted a trainer for my bike.  Not only did I pick up a trainer, I also picked up shorts, and some power gels for the next 20 miler.  

(I will post pics soon once it is all up set)

My New toy!

Next stop was Fitniche because my Garmin died at mile 4.5 of 20 miles so it was necessary to get a new one.  Not only did it die, it is completely dead!  I don't think there is any restoring it.  Luckily, Brain was there to help me out!  Not only did I do all my research before hand, my Coach spoke to him that day and I caught him as he was walking out the door.  Now that is great customer service (and he knew he would make an expensive sale). I was there trying 4 models on for about 30 minutes talking to EVERYONE there getting their opinions.  I went with the Garmin 910 thanks to John, Jen, and Brian.  My excuse, tri training.  It sounds good in my head.

Marathin by Essie

Lastly on Saturday I made it to  Target because I "deserved" a new nail polish and some Big Bang Theory.  I did need running tops.  I walked out with two nail polishes, Big Bang Theory season 2,  3 running tops and ingredients to make rice krispie treats.  

Saturday evening was nice and relaxing.  My roommate and I ordered Chinese food, watched some BBT and called it a night.

Sunday was a little more relaxing as I graded, ate, shopped for tulle for my tut for the RunDisney's Tower of Terror 10 miler in two weeks.  It is the same night as the USF v. FSU game so I will be showing my school spirit in a Green and Gold tutu!  I will post the final product as soon as it is done!

How was your weekend?  What did you accomplish?