Week 3 of Half Marathon Training has come and gone. Check out my accomplishments and lessons learned from this week!
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Week 3 of my Wine & Dine Half Marathon journey was one of trial and error. After coming off a week of amazing runs and workouts last week, this one kind of kicked me in the pants. But I guess that’s part of the process, right?
Sunday, 7/16/17:
Sunday morning I got in a total body workout and some abs. Working total body is my favorite! For me, I find that compound movements with cardio/plyo bursts mixed in are most effective. They hit my muscles in all the right ways, help me work on my power, and contribute to my overall endurance.
Related: Last Week’s Workouts + Wine & Dine Week 2 Recap
Monday, 7/17/17:
First run of the week! Unfortunately, it had to be done on the treadmill so that I could be available in the event the cable man showed up. You see, someone was moving a storage building out of our alley the other day, and when they couldn’t get out and/or became tangled in our television/internet cables, they decided to just snip-snip and keep on a-moving. Such a nice guy, I tell ya. Our cable provider came out to fix us all up so we could get caught on Game of Thrones, duh!
Anyway, I preceded my run with some upper body, and though I was a little off-balance, it was great. The run was a good one too, though I was missing the change of scenery road running provides.
Tuesday, 7/18/17:
Leg day!! I’ll be honest–leg day is not my favorite. I really don’t have the booty building desire that a lot of people do, and my quads are naturally pretty strong. BUT…I need to increase power in my glutes and hamstrings for the sake of running, so I incorporate lower body regularly. I always see the benefits of it–I’m just miserable while I’m doing it. Anyone else?
Wednesday, 7/19/17:
After Tuesday, my legs were pretty tired, so I wasn’t sure how the day’s workout was going to go, but I busted it out anyway. I did a short total body workout and then ran intervals of 9 minutes walking/3 minutes running and it felt SO HARD. I wanted to quit, but of course I’m glad I decided not to.
Thursday, 7/20/17:
Rest day. It was 100% necessary.
Related: Jillian Michaels Shred Inspired Total Body Workout
Friday, 7/21/17:
Friday was another tough run. I did 5 miles and I was a bit nervous about it before I even headed out. I started switching up my nutrition and instead of using grains to fuel, I was relying on potatoes and plantains throughout the week. I don’t think that’s the right choice for me. My ego took a hit by the time the run was done because my stomach just wasn’t cooperating. My legs and my lungs both felt great, but my gut felt like it was holding a bowling ball through the entire duration of the run. Not a good feeling.
I had the same breakfast Wednesday and Friday, as well as the same carbohydrate with dinner the night before. Sooooo… I think all signs point to this girl needing bread. I love you, my paleo friends, but I just can’t do it. Anyway…
Saturday, 7/22/17:
Saturday morning I was a little lazy and didn’t get moving until after 10:00. I did Yoga Fix Extreme from 21 Day Fix Extreme using Beachbody On Demand and then did a short ab circuit using the Jillian Michaels App. We are so spoiled these days to have all of these cool little fitness gadgets at our finger tips! I use my phone for so much more than just music during a workout these days.
That’s my weekly wrap and recap in the form of workouts! In the tough moments — and tough patches — I have to remind myself that every bicep curl, every burpee, and every mile ran gets me closer to my goals. When I look back, I’ll be proud of myself for never throwing in the towel and never quitting.
Week 3 Miles: 12.5 Miles
Total Miles: 34.5 Miles
If you missed anything on the blog last week, you can get caught up now! I shared the BEST cheap Texas Wines, a Jillian Michaels Shred Inspired Workout, and a Heat Free Beach Waves Hairstyle! Keeping with my Texas drinks theme, tomorrow my list of best Texas beers will be coming atcha! Later in the week, I’m sharing my Wine & Dine Month 2 training plan, as well as an easy, yummy lunch recipe! Follow along on Bloglovin so you don’t miss a beat!
Question: How do you choose to fuel the night before/morning of a race or run?
I’m linking up with HoHo Runs and Mississippi Piddlin for Weekly Wrap!
I actually love doing leg day! Is that weird? I like the way you mix up your workouts. Beach body on demand has some great short yoga workouts too. have a good one!
Yes! Gotta love Beachbody on Demand!
I don’t do leg day. At all. So you are doing much better than me! There are so many factors at play that make a run good (or bad). Could the heat and humidity have affected your 5 mile run? I know it makes me feel a little sick to my stomach sometimes. It takes a while to figure out what works best for fueling. I’m sure you’ll figure out as you continue training for your race!
Yes, ma’am! Things are already going better. 🙂
I think I’ve finally got my fuel figured out…and am sidelined LOL I’ve gone through gels, waffles, sport beans, went back to gels, tried Tailwind, etc. Finally, I think the Honey Stinger gels are my go-to. Alas…I should write all of this down so when I’m able to run again, I’ll remember the details.
I’m going to need to try some of those things you mentioned!
Oh gosh, how I despise leg day. I love to work back, triceps, shoulders and core. Hate chest, bi’s and legs. Weird, I know. And at the ripe old age of 50, I know my butt could use some toning! 🙂
Hey, I’m only 28 and my butt could use it too! Butts are the first to go, haha!
Aw you go girl, this is so inspiring! I wish I could do what you do 😀 love your blog! xx
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Thank you so much!! 🙂
You totally inspire me to to get moving and I love it!! Your attitude is contagious!! I’m with you on leg day! It’s such a mind game. I wish I had your motivation lol 🙂
I love hearing that I inspire someone! You can do it!! 🙂
I m so impressed when I read about runners and their strength training. I am such as slacker in this dept.
I truly need my carbs. I don’t think I could run without them.
Thanks for linking up.
I figured out very quickly that I cannot. They’re so important!
I m so impressed when I read about runners and their strength training. I am such as slacker in this dept.
I truly need my carbs. I don’t think I could run without them.
Thanks for linking up.
I am with you on leg day. I have enough booty without building it…but my hamstrings need some help! I mainly stick to full body strength workouts because I don’t like doing just legs.
I am with you on leg day! I mostly stick with full body strength workouts since I really dislike doing just legs.
Me too! Full body workouts are my favorite!