Um, where did the year go? It felt like just a few days ago I was starting my race training. But no, one week from today, I will be running my half marathon! I’m doing the 5K & Half Marathon Challenge Series for Cleveland this year, and race weekend is coming up!
This week I spent trying to keep up my mileage, stay injury free, and stay sane. Easy goals, huh? I should have added “get more sleep” to my goals because my sleep this week was awful — 4-5 hours/night. And I am pooped! I leave for a work trip today, and that includes late nights and early mornings, so my sleep won’t be much better. Not the best before race day, but I’ll try my best.
Sunday: 8.03 mile outdoor run, chest and tri workout – I had plans to meet some friends for coffee/brunch at 9:30 a.m., so I set my alarm and got out for 8 miles and a weight workout before having to meet them. It was nice to have a later-than-typical start, and after Friday’s 12-miler, I was feeling surprisingly good. It drizzled on and off during the run but for the most part, I stayed dry.
Monday: Shoulder and leg workout, short core workout, workout, 3.23 outdoor miles and 1.65 treadmill miles – I was unable to get out of bed, and thus didn’t have time for much more than 3 miles. I focused on getting my weight training in, and then got out for about 30ish minutes of slow miles. My legs were tired after my weekend! I was able to get in some treadmill walking while working later in the day as well.
Tuesday: Back and bicep workout; started leg day and short core workout, plus 4 mile walk/run – I decided to take it somewhat easy and focus on my weight training vs. running for the day. I even upped the weight for some of my bicep and back workout- going from 15 to 20 on my hammer and arm curls for a few of the sets! I started my leg workout too, getting in all but my kettlebell squats. I then had time to walk/run on the treadmill. It was nice out, but I wanted to take it easy on the legs so I just
Wednesday: 6.37 outdoor miles, finished leg workout (kettlebell squats) 1.5 mile treadmill walk while working, 1 miles walking outside. My legs were feeling a little tired still, and my body was tired! But I still decided to get outside for a run after about an hour of delaying. Yes, you read that right – I woke up at 4:15 and made it outside at 5:15. Yikes! . It warmed up to the 50s later and I was able to get in a short lunch walk.
That night, B and I got out to celebrate our 14 year anniversary! We had dinner and then went to see Evgeny Kissen perform where the Cleveland Orchestra plays! B always likes to follow the traditional wedding gifts and 14 years is “ivory” – so we naturally saw a pianist. It was a nice night, but I went to bed very late! He did 4 encores!
Thursday: 4.3 miles on the treadmill in the a.m. and 1.38 mile walk outside- I was tired after our late date night, and am also trying to take it somewhat easy with the half marathon being a week away. I had a few work things to do in the morning, so after I did those, I had time for 3 sprints then some walking and jogging. I also got out for a short walk outside in the middle of the day. But I was pooped – no wonder why, here was my sleep overnight!
Friday: 4.5 miles run/walk on the treadmill, ab workout, 2.25 miles walking – I need more sleep! I crawled out of bed and the prospect of getting outside in the dark and cold made me want to stay in bed longer … ultimately I got up and got on the treadmill for some easy miles. Later that day, I got in a 2.25 mile walk with LM and FW to pick up dinner.
Saturday: 8.57 miles run, 2 mile walk, chest and tri workout – With race weekend being 7 days away, I wanted to get in a long-ish run before the race, but not too long. I set my alarm a little early, so I could get in a run before our day.
After my run, we walked to brunch with the family! Since I have a work trip for Mother’s Day, we decided to get breakfast on Saturday morning.
Total: 39* miles running plus weight training and some walks
*No idea how I hit exactly 39 miles – I usually end with . something but not this week! Wild!
- Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! Doing anything fun? I’ll be flying out for work and in a day of rehearsals, etc. for our annual meeting next week.
- Do you do 2-day race events? I love the Cleveland Marathon Challenge Series! Running the 5K and half marathon are my favorite.
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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