I’ll start this post by confessing that while I didn’t follow this week’s training 100%, I did get in 5 runs, includimg a long run. So for week 3 of Cleveland half marathon training, it wasn’t bad.
The week called for off days on Thursday and Friday, and then a 5k race on Saturday. I didn’t have any races planned, so I opted to get in a long run Saturday instead (and still get out for a short run Thursday … it was 55 degrees when I came home from work — I had to!). So here’s what the week looked like:
I was so excited to have THREE outdoor runs, including 1 done in the evening! I somehow got home before B and the kids on Thursday, so I prepped some dinner and then got outside for a short run before we ate. I can’t imagine doing this on a regular basis, but it was fun!
I was also excited about my long run this weekend. I haven’t run this long since before LM was born and probably since I was last training for a half – so it’s been about 2 years!
Some questions for you:
- What’s the longest run you’ve done recently?
- Do you have favorite running socks?
Note: I am a Cleveland marathon ambassador! That means I get free race entry for me, and a free race entry to giveaway. Wanna run CLE with me? Don’t forget, I have a 10% discount for you!
Today, I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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That long run had to feel amazing! Nice job friend and thanks for linking up today
It’s funny you mention your long run, because I had a very similar feeling on my long run yesterday. I went eight miles, and, for me, it was my longest run since my half marathon in October…I think (?). And, I finally got to do some outdoor miles, as well. I have been on the treadmill far more than ever before in the past two months, so the outdoor air was euphoric 😉 Thanks for joining our link-up!!
Great job this week. I know exactly what you mean about being happy for more outdoor runs – I felt the same way. It’s been me and my treadmill for a majority of the Winter so it was nice to get in some outdoor runs during the week!
Yay for long runs and for getting outside! The longest run for me as of late has been 11 miles.
I love my outdoor runs too! Great job on your long run!
I think the longest run I’ve done recently is 5 miles a week ago. My favorite socks are SmartWool.
I know so many people who have been suffering through indoor treadmill running so I totally get your elation! Hopefully it will stay this way now and ALL runs can be outdoors unless you specifically CHOOSE to do one on the treadmill!
I do have favorite socks – either my injinji toe socks or any pair of my ProCompression socks. I pretty much wear those two types or nothing! I even wear my toe socks to pilates. no one needs to see my bare feet, trust me.
I haven’t done a long run in AGES. Honestly, maybe even the last time was in October at the Amsterdam marathon. Happy to NOT have long runs right now. It will happen anyway in a few months. Enjoying the short interval running right now.