Jun 1, 2014

Getting Back on Track and a Much Better Week

After missing my race last week, I was determined to get back on track. I keep telling myself that goals don't get met by just thinking about them. My motivation was really low the previous week and I don't even want to tell you how many times I planned to go for a run and simply did not. It was pretty sad. Roxy wasn't feeling so well last week but I am happy to say that Roxy is kind of back to normal again. She is eating and was even playing with toys the other night. I think she didn't want me to go to my race but it's all good. I am just happy that she is feeling better. I have to say that this was the best week that I have had in a long time. I needed this.

 Monday: REST DAY to enjoy Memorial Day with my family.
Tuesday: I  took the day off and started my week off by going for a 9 mile run. I didn't worry about my pace at all. I just ran. I have kind of been in that mood lately. I don't want the pressure of pace every time I run. I feel a lot more at ease when I just enjoy my run. I am saving the pressure for those runs when I have a set distance and time. I am still not in love with speedwork by the way.
Wednesday: I met up with a friend for dinner but I was determined to stop at the gym, which is on the way to her house, to get a few miles in. It felt nice to do what I set my mind to do and I had a good run even if it was only 4 miles. 

 Thursday: REST DAY

 Friday: 6 mile tempo run on the treadmill. 
Saturday: 4 Miles with my other half. He has not been running lately and is trying to get back into it. We ran this same route together last week in 39:53 (9:53 avg) and on Saturday we ran it in 37:10 (9:17 avg.) 

 Sunday: 12.5 mile run on some pretty tired legs. I rarely run consecutive days but this 12.5 miler was day three without a rest day. I am in the middle of drafting my training plan so this week I played around with different things so I can finalize my plan.

 Total Miles: 35.61

 Zooma Napa Valley Half Marathon is at the end of this month and I am looking forward to it. I know it is going to be a beautiful run. Hopefully the weather cooperates but if not it's okay. I am going to enjoy my race either way.
Anyone else running the Zooma Napa Valley Half Marathon?
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  1. Tina @GottaRunNow6/01/2014

    Running with other people must be part of the reason you had a better week. You're hitting some good average paces on your runs!

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    1. Boston Bound Brunette6/03/2014

      Thank You Tina. I am seriously considering joining a running club soon. Having company on my long runs would make it so much easier to do and it always forces you to commit when others are waiting on you!

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  2. Christy6/02/2014

    That's great to hear about Roxy! I'm glad you had a great week too. You have always been such a consistent runner.

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    1. Boston Bound Brunette6/03/2014

      Thank You Christy! Roxy seems to have good days and bad days. Some days she scares the heck out of me and some days she acts normal. She has been such a good dog for 14 years so it is hard to think of losing her. Glad to see you are moving right along with your pregnancy and looking great as always. I can't wait to see the baby!

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  3. @RunFarGirl6/03/2014

    Nice week! Sometimes its hard to find the motivation but I guess you have to believe the goal is worth it:) And sometimes life gets in the way...my husband had appendicitis the morning I was supposed to do a long run for marathon training. He was OK...I ended up only getting 8 miles in on the treadmill and thought it would be a huge set back, but it wasn't. The next week I got back on track and I ended up running a great marathon. Sometimes life happens:)

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    1. Boston Bound Brunette6/03/2014

      Thank You Sarah! Yes you did run a GREAT marathon. Very inspiring and what a perfect example of how hard work pays off.

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