ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL RACE DAY!
I guess I should be excited, or reflective, or something, but at this point, I’m just ready for the day to be here.
I leave this morning for a work trip, so I’m gone most of the week before flying back and hopping right into race weekend! Not ideal, but it is what it is. The good news is it makes taper easy (this week I won’t have much time for running … but I will be on my feet most of the time), and it keeps my mind off the impending race weekend!
Anyway, here’s how this week went. I got in my first stroller run in a while and a few short/long runs (less than double digits but more than my typical 3-5 mi), but with work being busy before my trip, I didn’t have time for much else.
Sunday: 5.1 stroller miles! Plus 26 minutes on the bike, some core and arms, and 2.88 mi walk. I had done a long run on Saturday so was just planning on going out for a short run if my legs felt good. Well, GM woke up early and it was nice out, so I decided to take him on a stroller run. We hadn’t had a stroller run since last year (maybe in the fall?) and it was fun! He enjoyed it for the most part, and only asked to go home a few times. Thankfully I had brought food, milk and a few books to keep him occupied.
Monday: 4.25 miles running plus core workout and 3.6 miles walking. My legs were tired, so I opted for a shorter run which turned into a run/walk, followed by a short bike ride. I got in another walk with GM before school and my legs were feeling okay by then.
Tuesday: 5.01 miles running, short plank workout and 1.77 mile walk. It was another busy day, but I was glad to get in a run and walk before work. During the day, I pretty much stayed working and didn’t get in any walks — next week is our annual meeting and I’m using every spare minute I can to make sure things are perfect!
Wednesday: 4 mile run and 1 mile walk. I woke up early to work, and after getting a few things done, had time for a 4 mile run. It was 60s already at 5 a.m., which was warm and good practice for race day! I got in a mile walk with GM before heading into the office for a full day.
Thursday: 4 mile run. Again, I was up early working, but glad to get in a short run. It’s taper season, but still feels weird not to do much in the morning.
Friday: 8 mile run outside and then 1.94 mi walk. I was pooped Friday morning, but somehow made it out of bed and out of the house for a run. I really wanted to get in “one more long-ish” run before next week’s travel and then race day, but wasn’t sure it was going to happen with how tired I was. I did my first few miles fast (for me) and felt pretty good, and decided to try to get 7-8 in. I was running a little late, but still decided to keep my goal of 8 and got it in! I didn’t have time for core work or stretching, but did get in a walk with GM to buy some bread before my day. Later in the day, we went out to dinner in Little Italy with the family, which we haven’t done in months. It was nice to get a dinner out to celebrate an early Mother’s Day (I’m traveling for work Sunday) and enjoy some of my favorite Italian ice.
Saturday: 8.07 easy miles. I decided to get in a longer-ish run before a day full of activities (baseball, soccer, piano, birthday party), but my legs were tired from the past few days. I enjoyed my daylight run, as I got to run in areas I don’t run during the week. Right as I was finishing my run (about .5 miles from home) it started to rain. Luckily I made it home before the rain really came down – it was such a downpour for the next few hours that baseball and soccer cancelled!
Total miles: 38.55 miles running
Questions for you:
- Are you doing anything in honor of Mother’s Day today? I’m traveling for work!
- Do you do anything to get ready for a half marathon when it’s a week or less away?
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Happy Mother’s Day! Are you looking forward to time away from your routine?
I also have a half-ish marathon next weekend–it’s a trail race so the distance is always subject to interpretation, lol. I’m just doing my usual runs this week–no taper or anything. If it was a road race, I would be cutting back on intensity for sure.
Glad you are back up and running and ready for your half. I definitely cut back on mileage and intensity before a half and get extra sleep. Good luck and have fun!
I’m always in awe of how many mikes you run each week. I have a half next Saturday and definitely not ready but I’ll get it done. Good luck with yours. You will do great. Make sure to have fun too. I’m relaxing today. We celebrated yesterday.
I stay active, regardless, but always cut-back on the running miles the week of a big race (like a half marathon). I’m too paranoid about injuries!
Happy Mother’s Day! It doesn’t seem right that you’re traveling for work today- I hope the work trip is enjoyable.
It’s been so long since I’ve run a half… I would probably keep my runs on the shorter side this week, and cut way back on lower body strength. On the other hand, I have no illusions about running a “fast” race at this point, so it probably wouldn’t matter much what I did the week before!
Safe travels! You’re right, its probably a good time to travel during the taper so you don’t have to stress about squeezing in more miles! Best of luck at the race!
I totally get it. I was so happy yesterday that my bike race day was finally here and now I’m happy that it’s behind me.
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you have a great trip – bummer that you have to fly out tonight, though.
Happy Mother’s day to you! Convenient for you that your work trip was during your taper week. I hope you’ll have a good race next week!
Good luck with your work trip — I hope it doesn’t wear you out too much before race weekend.
We had crazy rain last night and this morning. Luckily Scooby let us sleep in until the storm passed because that would have been a ridiculously wet walk.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Such a busy week for you! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day, even if you were traveling.
We just met my parents for a late brunch. We were so busy on Saturday that I didn’t have the energy to entertain.