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I’m onto week 5 of half marathon training, and on the schedule this week was a 9 mile run. So, I decided to do it Tuesday morning before work. I’m starting to really enjoy my mid-week long runs – it’s great to get them over with, great to have the full weekend to get things done and go to kid activities, and I don’t mind the feeling of accomplishment as I start my Tuesday after an early run!

But I’m getting ahead of myself.  First, here’s how March went:

I finished March with 134 total miles, which is my most mileage in a month since August. It definitely helps that the weather is (for the most part) getting nicer and I’m starting longer runs with training again. 

I did my 8-10 minute core workout 4-5x each week, which was my goal. I’m so glad I’m keeping it up!

And now this week. My training goals for this week were:

• Speed training: 7×400 m
• Long run: 9 miles 
• Core work most days (8-10 min videos)
• 2-3 other runs, 30-50 minutes each

Here’s how the week turned out:

Sunday:  5.6 outdoor miles running + ~3 mi walking during the day  – I went out for a run before GM woke up and it was a great idea. You ever have those mornings where you’re running and you just feel …. great? Everything felt great to me on this run for some reason. I was tempted to just turn it into my long run for the week and keep going, but alas, the day had to start so I ended up at 5.6. Not bad! The weather was sunny and nice most of the day, so I took a walk with the kids to a playground and then got in another solo walk at naptime. 

Gorgeous day for a run!

Playground time!

Monday: 7x400m (for a total of 3.81 with warmup/cooldown) and core workout plus ~1 mi walk later in the day – I was TIRED waking up and had a hard time getting out of bed, so I decided to do my speed workout to shake things up. I’m definitely not as fast as I used to be. I remember in years’ past I would aim for under 8 min/miles for my 400 meters, but alas, I came in at around 8:10 or so for each one. 

Tuesday: 9 mile run and mini ab workout, plus walk with LM and GM later in the day –  I was so happy to get in my long run on Tuesday! I wasn’t sure it was going to happen, but I got outside earlyish, and the weather was cool and clear. I ended up getting in a nice 9 mile run and felt pretty good during the whole run!  

Wednesday: 4.02 mile run and ab workout, plus 1 mile walk — My legs were dragging this morning, but it’s to be expected after a 9 mile run and 22,000 steps on Tuesday. I did a slow run with some walking in between, and then got in some steps on the treadmill while working from home. I love being able to put in some miles on the treadmill – slow miles of course – while doing work. It helps my brain work sometimes!  

Thursday: 4.06 mile walk/run, ab & arm workout, plus lots of walking during the day – I was tired during my run, but felt better later in the day, so that I did some walking while working and then got in a walk with the kiddos later at night. I ended the day somehow at 26,000 steps! I haven’t hit that number in a WHILE.

Friday:  3.6 miles and ab workout –  I was ready for Friday, and surprised how good my legs felt despite getting in so many steps the day before.

Saturday:  3.36 easy miles run    I set my alarm so I could get in a run before kid activities. I was lucky that it was in the 50s when I woke up at 6:30 – I haven’t seen that in a while and got to run in capris and a non-winter jacket. And it was light out! Even though I was tired, it was a nice morning for a run (before our school Easter egg hunt, which included other types of running around).

Total mileage: 33.46 mi

Questions for you:

• Which day do you typically do your long runs?
• Did spring finally appear near you?

I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.