Oct 31, 2011

Getting Closer to Accomplishing Another Goal!


I completed my second week of my new training plan which now includes speed work and a couple days of cross training per week. I was able to hit all of my target times and completed all of my workouts. I also managed to squeeze two days of cross training in which is incredible for me since my schedule is really hectic. 

Week #2 Recap:

Monday: XT#1: 45 minutes on stationary bike= 16.2 miles

Tuesday: Speed Work= 4 miles

Wednesday: XT#2: 45 minutes on stationary bike= 16.3 miles

Thursday: REST

Friday: Tempo Run=7.71 miles (was actually a long run gone bad)

Saturday: REST

Sunday: 15 miles

Total Mileage=59.21 (26.71 of those miles were running)

I have noticed some new aches and pains here and there and I think the speed work has something to do with it.  I am not used to it so I am hoping that my body adjusts quickly and that I don't end up with a new injury to hold me back!  I have been using Salonpas patches to deal with the minor aches and pains but I am beginning to look like a weirdo walking around with ten  of these pain patches all over my body! I have some areas that I need to work on, my long runs in particular. I have to work on running a slower pace on my long runs.  I am not used to running at such a slow pace but I know that time is not so important on the long runs and my focus should be on building my endurance. Sometimes I just want to get the long runs over with so I can start my day so I tend to go a little faster than I should.


One of my Running Goals is to run 1000 miles in 2011.  I just realized that I am really close to meeting/exceeding that goal. As of 10/31, I have banked 934.36 miles!  I think I can actually meet this goal in the month of November!  Oh how I love meeting my Running Goals!!  I get really excited to say the least!

I am looking forward to this week and the new challenges that my training is  bringing me!  I might have to attend jury duty later this week so I am hoping to get an early morning or late afternoon spin class in to change things around! I love feeling challenged and I am hoping to see some improvements in my next marathon. My first 10K is just a couple of weeks away and I will be running it with no real goal in mind but just wanting to see where I stand at this particular distance.

How did your week go?  Were you able to squeeze all of your planned workouts in?

Having a little fun at work for Halloween!
Have a Happy Halloween!!!

6 comments:

  1. Great job on the speed work and being so close to your goal for the year!

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  2. I love your Halloween costume! Awesome job with the workouts. Speed training is definitely killer and I feel the same way about long runs. I always just want to get them over with so that I can get on with my day! Make sure you keep getting those cross training days in! It took me a long time to realize how important they are. I love cross training now :)

    Let me know if you ended up getting an answer about your shorts!

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  3. Yay, glad that you're having fun w some speedwork!

    I had a good week, still trying to figure out what to do about the taper...

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  4. GREAT JOB!!! Speedwork is hard, but it looks like you're doing so well with it!!! Congrats on coming so close to yet another goal!

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  5. Awesome job on the mileage! You will get that 1000 no problem!

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  6. Speed work is so hard but so worth it. Congrats on getting so close to your mileage goal. Great accomplishment!

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