Week 9
Intro: I have a bit of a dilemma with my training this week. I’m going to Virginia on Friday after work, and on Saturday, I’m headed to a family football tailgate with my boyfriend and his family, which means I won’t be able to get my long run in. I’m trying to figure out what to do. Here are my two options:
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Get up very early on Friday morning and complete the 14 miles.
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Count this week as a step-back week. I’m running a half-marathon in Greenville next weekend and was planning on adding the extra .9 anyway.
This week calls for a slight increase in the weekday mileage.
Monday: 4 miles.
My legs were still a little stiff today from Saturday’s long run, but I was able to get a decently paced run in regardless.
Tuesday: 7 miles.
I ran an entirely new route today that was exactly 7 miles! I was able to see a lot of other early morning runners. My pace was admittedly a little off this morning, so the last mile was essentially a sprint to make sure I at least made good time.
Tomorrow morning at 6:15 I’m going for an easy 4-mile run with a girl I met through the Charlotte Running Club!
Wednesday: 4 miles.
The girl I was supposed to run with this morning texted me early to tell me she was sick. I was sad to miss her today but still got my run in and will run with her another time soon.
Thursday: 7 miles
Usually I take Thursday off, but I’ve decided to attempt to get my long run in tomorrow so that I can enjoy my weekend in Virginia. I feel fine, and, as of right now, I see no reason that I won’t complete my long run tomorrow.
Friday: 13.2 miles.
I had to cut my run just a little bit short because I was going to be late for work.
Okay, fine. I could’ve totally finished that last .8, and it wouldn’t have made a huge difference. I miscalculated my run (my watch was out of battery), and, when I realized, I decided to call it a day at 13.2. Next week is supposed to be a step-back week, which I’m skipping to run a half-marathon plus .9 miles. I’ll just consider this week a semi-step back week.
Saturday: Off.
Sunday: Off.
Total: 35.2 miles.
Conclusion: The increase in the weekday mileage this week was successful. It’s amazing how much more accomplished I feel after a 7 mile run than after a 6 mile run, even though there’s only a mile difference. And, although it was only 13.2, I’m glad that I got in a decently long run this week. I was able to enjoy the weekend without feeling like I’d slacked too much. And I had SUCH a fun weekend in Richmond. I love my boyfriend’s family and am now adamantly trying to find a marathon to run near them.
I’m headed back to Greenville on Friday for the Spinx Run Fest half-marathon. I’ll be running the half…plus an extra .9 to complete my 14 miler.
Week 9
Intro: I have a bit of a dilemma with my training this week. I’m going to Virginia on Friday after work, and on Saturday, I’m headed to a family football tailgate with my boyfriend and his family, which means I won’t be able to get my long run in. I’m trying to figure out what to do. Here are my two options:
-
Get up very early on Friday morning and complete the 14 miles.
-
Count this week as a step-back week. I’m running a half-marathon in Greenville next weekend and was planning on adding the extra .9 anyway.
This week calls for a slight increase in the weekday mileage.
Monday: 4 miles.
My legs were still a little stiff today from Saturday’s long run, but I was able to get a decently paced run in regardless.