Marathon Training: Week 2
Week two of marathon training was good, and fun! Of all the runs, Monday's 5 miler was a real slog because of my sore quads and hello, Monday.
I've realized that it's a good thing that I'm a) a morning person and b) self motivated, because if I didn't get out at 6:30 a.m. for a run, I likely wouldn't get one in most days unless I resorted to a stroller run, which is doable, but not nearly as therapeutic and requires a lot more hassle.
Also, sleep. Sleep is a good thing. The last few weeks, it was not something I got much of. Henry has been waking up regularly at 4 or 5 a.m. and often not going back to sleep, so... (yawn). Now let's get to the workouts.
Monday - 5 miles easy pace (9:53 avg) on tired legs (from Sunday's trail run)
Tuesday - 5 miles @ team workout, warm up, 2 mile time trial (14:15), cool down. I've never done a 2 mile anything, or a one mile all out for that matter either, so I wasn't totally sure how it would go. But, I've ran 5Ks, so I focused on sticking near my 5K PR pace and that felt hard, but manageable.
Wednesday - 4.25 mile stroller run + strength work
Thursday - 6 miles @ 8:57 avg
Friday - rest/cross train day, 1.5 mile walk, 15 min strength work and 15 min hamstring/hip flexor yoga @ home
Saturday - Long run, 10 miles @ 9:03 avg. I tried to slow down to keep my pace closer to the 9:30s, but there were miles where that was really difficult to do. Pete and I both wanted to get long runs in this day, so I started around 7:15 a.m. and had a clear, peaceful morning out there.
Sunday - REST, 2 mile walk
Thoughts so far:
I'll admit that already, I can see that one of the most challenging aspects for me about following a training plan is really taking the proper rest days and not just adding a few easy miles for kicks. Before, I would often throw a 3 miler into a rest day because I just felt like running, so it's taking some restraint to mostly REST on these rest days.
More isn't always better. I repeat, more isn't always better.
Long runs are coming. I mean, really long runs. Sundays 10 miler was just the tip of the iceberg and while it mostly felt good, I know as we get near those 15 mile runs it will really start to take its toll.
In non-running related news...
The manfriend and I are making our way through Friday Night Lights on Netflix from the very beginning. I watched it way back when, but he never did. It's so good. But also reminds me how awful/hard being a high schooler can be. What's your favorite show currently?
Okay, I'm off to bed! I hope your Valentine's Day was a good one, whether you celebrated or not. All day, I wanted to get a donut or something equally delicious, but didn't have the time. Maybe tomorrow.
I've realized that it's a good thing that I'm a) a morning person and b) self motivated, because if I didn't get out at 6:30 a.m. for a run, I likely wouldn't get one in most days unless I resorted to a stroller run, which is doable, but not nearly as therapeutic and requires a lot more hassle.
Also, sleep. Sleep is a good thing. The last few weeks, it was not something I got much of. Henry has been waking up regularly at 4 or 5 a.m. and often not going back to sleep, so... (yawn). Now let's get to the workouts.
Monday - 5 miles easy pace (9:53 avg) on tired legs (from Sunday's trail run)
Tuesday - 5 miles @ team workout, warm up, 2 mile time trial (14:15), cool down. I've never done a 2 mile anything, or a one mile all out for that matter either, so I wasn't totally sure how it would go. But, I've ran 5Ks, so I focused on sticking near my 5K PR pace and that felt hard, but manageable.
Wednesday - 4.25 mile stroller run + strength work
Thursday - 6 miles @ 8:57 avg
Friday - rest/cross train day, 1.5 mile walk, 15 min strength work and 15 min hamstring/hip flexor yoga @ home
Saturday - Long run, 10 miles @ 9:03 avg. I tried to slow down to keep my pace closer to the 9:30s, but there were miles where that was really difficult to do. Pete and I both wanted to get long runs in this day, so I started around 7:15 a.m. and had a clear, peaceful morning out there.
Love these arched branches along Pre's Trail
Hi, this is my awkward running selfie.
Thoughts so far:
I'll admit that already, I can see that one of the most challenging aspects for me about following a training plan is really taking the proper rest days and not just adding a few easy miles for kicks. Before, I would often throw a 3 miler into a rest day because I just felt like running, so it's taking some restraint to mostly REST on these rest days.
More isn't always better. I repeat, more isn't always better.
Long runs are coming. I mean, really long runs. Sundays 10 miler was just the tip of the iceberg and while it mostly felt good, I know as we get near those 15 mile runs it will really start to take its toll.
In non-running related news...
The manfriend and I are making our way through Friday Night Lights on Netflix from the very beginning. I watched it way back when, but he never did. It's so good. But also reminds me how awful/hard being a high schooler can be. What's your favorite show currently?
Okay, I'm off to bed! I hope your Valentine's Day was a good one, whether you celebrated or not. All day, I wanted to get a donut or something equally delicious, but didn't have the time. Maybe tomorrow.
Comments
The pre trail is so beautiful! What a gorgeous area to log some miles!!