Tuesday, September 17, 2013

OBX Marathon Training: Week 11

I'm so happy with how training went this week. I really tried to stay on track, like last week and have good quality training days.

Monday: 1 hour of yoga using the Yoga Studio app.
Just found this app thanks to Starbuck's pick of the week. It's awesome. Quite a few preset workouts, and you can even make your own! Really enjoyed this as a good stretch.

Tuesday: Speed day -- 5 x 1000m with 400m rest on treadmill for total of 5.5 miles.
The last time I tried this workout, my calf cramped before I could finish. I was due for redemption on this workout! I started conservatively, and ramped up the speed each interval. Ended feeling really good!


Wednesday: The usual -- P90x legs workout. Gotta get in the strength training!

Thursday: 4.4 miles steady state run

Friday: rest day

Saturday: 18 mile long run
This run went really well. I felt stronger and kept almost the same pace as my last long run two weeks ago. My shoes felt pretty good too. I was just so happy to be out there, feeling strong and enjoying the day.

At mile 10.5 I stepped on a big rock and rolled my ankle, but it didn't really hurt badly and did not seem to affect my pace. Later in the day it felt a little stiff, but ok for the 5k on Sunday. I didn't really think too much of this until Sunday afternoon.

Sunday: Lets ROC 5k.
You can see my full recap here. I hadn't run a 5k in almost 2 years, so I was due for a good hard run and a new 5k PR. I'm excited by my time since I ran an 18 mile long run the day before!


Sunday afternoon I spent a lot of time lounging. My ankle felt a little stiff again, so I rested for the day after the race, watching football. Starting out this week, I have been keeping things easy, because I think this rolled ankle actually pulled a little muscle on the side of my leg, so I won't do a track workout this week. (The 5k should count for that, right?!?) It is already starting to feel a little better, so I think in a few more days I'll be back to normal. Gotta watch out for rocks now!

PS. I know this mileage is nothing to some people, but this was my highest weekly mileage ever!! Exciting!

7 comments:

  1. Congrats on your highest mileage week! Sounds like you are feeling pretty good right about now :)

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  2. Don't sell yourself short - a new mileage high for you is something worth celebrating. Everyone runs and trains differently - embrace and celebrate your milestones. Especially when pursuit of said milestone included a solid 18 mile run AND a 5K PR. :)

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    1. Yes, thanks for the reminder about not falling into the comparison trap! I am definitely excited by my new all-time high mileage. I expect to get in a little more in the coming weeks too. :)

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  3. Nice work! Congrats on highest mileage EVER!!! You are definitely getting stronger and you are totally going to rock the marathon!!! I got the free app too..I just need to download it and use it!!! :)

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  4. What a great week, Kristen!! And glad the ankle is feeling better already! I'd like to try that Yoga Studio app, especially since the only yoga video I have is the P90x one. Thanks for sharing!

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