Jan 5, 2014

Several Reasons Why This Was a Great Week

This week was a great week for so many reasons. Since I was on vacation from work, I was able to get more running in than usual! Sometimes I have visions of quitting my job so that I have more time to train but that's not going to happen anytime soon. So why was it a great week for me?

1. My training included several types of runs this week. This is how every week should be!

Monday-(Tempo Run) 8.53 Mile progressive tempo run which was done in the attempt to find my mojo. I don't think I have found it yet but I am trying my best to stay on top of my training.

Wednesday-(Strength Run) 11.25 Mile Hilly run with the girls. I thought I was going to be sore after this one but nope! I felt great the next day and wanted to go for a run but stopped myself.

Friday-(Easy/Base Run) 7.50 Miles at an comfortable/natural pace. It is hard to me to run at an comfortable pace because I am always short on time and in a hurry. Once I get home from work and finally make it to the gym, I am tired and just want my run to be done. When you have the time and energy, an easy paced run can be a beautiful thing. 

Sunday-(Long Run) 13.12 Miles in the form of the Camarillo Half Marathon. My race recap will be up shortly!

2.I ran a total of 40.46 miles which is a record month for me! This was only possible because I was on vacation from work. I usually run about 25-30 miles a week and I have just learned to accept that as a working mom it is really about the quality miles that I can put in. I don't believe in "junk miles" and just running to hit a certain weekly mileage if I can't make the miles count.

3. I survived my first race of 2014 and even though it was not a PR it was a true test of my strength as a runner. I struggled through it but am thankful that I was able to run it!

4. I have not ran on the treadmill since December 19, 2013! I have been on vacation from work since December 20, 2013 and I have been able to go on some "real" runs this whole time. I know that once I get back to work I will be back on the dreadmill but it was fun while it lasted. Maybe if I had the Boston Marathon Treadmill my whole opinion of the treadmill would change! Ha!

5. I got a new Fitbit Force for Christmas and I am having fun tracking my daily activity and sleep. My goal is to take 10,000 steps a day and I have been meeting or exceeding my goal almost every day.

6. I won a great giveaway from Christina over at The Athletarian! I can't wait to get all of this cute stuff! It has been a while since I have won something so maybe this is a sign that I am going to be lucky in 2014!

I feel like 2014 is off to a great start and I hope things stay this way. LA Marathon is just 9 weeks away and by no means am I feeling ready! I really need to get my tail in gear...

How was your first week of 2014? 

Anything exciting happen?

10 comments:

  1. Congrats on the fun win! Yeah, we all need a Boston Marathon treadmill!

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    1. Thank you Tina! I will be back on the treadmill this week and I am not looking forward to it. My runs seem to be so much better on the road. Have a great week.

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  2. Congrats! I have a question in your second bullet is this from Garmin connect? or you use another app?
    have a great 2014!

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    1. It's from dailymile.com. It's a website used to track your mileage and workouts. They also have an app called Electric Miles.

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    2. thanks I will Check it out! :)

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  3. You did have a great week, I can't wait to hear about your half marathon. and congrats on winning the giveaway.

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    1. Thank You! Glad you found Rocky! I was worried!

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  4. You had an awesome week!!! You really rocked your mileage! I'm starting to make peace with my treadmill since it will be my BFF during the week since I'm back to school today!

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    1. Thank you Nancy! I will back on the treadmill this week since today was my first day at work but it was good while it lasted.

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  5. A great week, congrats. And now I cannot wait to read about your half and to see the pictures!

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