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The fifth week of training for the Energy City Half Marathon has come to an end. Check out the lessons learned and how I’m moving forward.
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And just like that, it’s February! It’s safe to say 2018 is already flying by. Part of me is ok with that and part of me wants it to sloooow down some! I know they say we’re in for six more weeks of winter, but at the rate this year is going, it’ll be spring in the blink of an eye!
Anyway, I’m recapping the week, day by day, so follow along and tell me what you were up to this week!
Sunday, 1/28/18:
Sunday calls for yoga around here, so I got in a couple of quick flows with emphasis on the hips! I spent the rest of the day so desperately trying to prepare for the week. I washed/dried/folded/hung every piece of laundry we had, went grocery shopping and did a bit of meal prep, and went to bed feeling accomplished. It was the first time in a long time that’s happened!
Monday, 1/29/18:
AM: I squeezed in a lower body workout that featured one of my least favorite exercises — single leg bridges. I’m really bad at those. I know I should focus more on unilateral exercises.
PM: I had a 4-mile run on plan and I decided to see what I could do. Again, I’m really enjoying my Garmin! With the virtual pacer I shot for a 10:00 flat pace and ended up with 10:01 (so I totally made it, right?). I got tired during mile 3 and finished it in 10:18, but miles 1, 2, and 4 were all under 10:00.
Tuesday, 1/30/18:
I took it a bit easier with some core focused work and a resistance band workout. I’m really loving my mini-resistance bands lately!
Related: Energy City Half Marathon Training: Weeks 5-8
Wednesday, 1/31/18:
AM: I didn’t want to get up Wednesday morning, but I did. My tummy was growling a little, but I decided to power through it as I knew breakfast would be on the other side. A few minutes into my workout I realized I should’ve eaten something. I got a good sweat, but my strength suffered because I needed some fuel!
PM: 7x400m done on the treadmill after school. Pippa doesn’t really like it when I run on the treadmill — almost as much as she doesn’t like it when I leave her behind to run outside. She paces around the house and comes to check on me every few minutes like, “Ok, are you done yet?!”
Thursday, 2/1/18:
Rest day.
Friday, 2/2/18:
Friday I fit in some upper body. I woke up not really in the mood for what I had on my schedule, so I threw in a bunch of random stuff and called it good. It left my back fairly sore on my long run the next day.
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Saturday, 2/3/18:
The long run for the week was 8 miles, but for some of the obstacles I faced, it went really well. The wind decided to pick up about halfway in and I felt like I was running into it no matter which way I turned. Shortly after, the sun was beating down on me to the tune of 60+ degrees. So much for six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil! Anyway, next week is a bit of a cutback week, which I’m looking forward to, but I was glad to round out my week with an overall winner! I’m still starting out a little too fast I think, but I’m working on it. 🙂
Week 5 Miles: 14.75 Miles
Total Miles: 61.3 Miles
On the blog this wee, I shared some fun things: Novel Studies for Upper Elementary, Fitness FOMO: The Right Workout Routine for You, and Energy City Half Marathon Training: Weeks 5-8. Check them out if you’d like to get caught up!
Question: Are you thankful for six more weeks of winter, or are you hoping for an early spring?
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Single leg bridges are really hard! It takes a lot of hip strength–glutes too–to keep everything even and strong! Great week of training.
I like to do yoga on Sundays too. It really sets the stage for a great week for me.
Nice week of training! One of my dogs used to attempt to jump on the treadmill with me. But, I gave my treadmill away a few years ago — problem solved. 😉 I agree the single leg bridges aren’t easy but I do them anyway. I struggle with the elevated ones too! Thanks for linking.