This week included 4 runs, 3 were 25 minutes and the final run of the week was a 1 hour and 50 minute run. It also included the two required bikini body guide workouts (I excluded the optional workout this week and added an additional recovery day).
All three 25 minute runs were done inside on the treadmill. I cannot understand why these three short workouts felt like an eternity but the 1 hour and 50 minute run felt quick. I need to make peace with the treadmill because with all the projected snow, I will not be getting in as many outside runs as I would like. For my long run, I accidentally left my Nike+ app on inside mode so it kept saying my average pace with in the 9’s. I was pretty bummed out when I finished and looked at Gipis and noticed it was actually 10:13. Still faster than the 10:26 that Gipis has recommended. I was very sore from BBG legs so I included lots of foam rolling. After my long run my left knee has been irritating me. I’ve foam rolled, stretched and taken extra rest days without any impact. It still doesn’t feel right. I will definitely be using rock tap on it for my 2 hour and 20 minute run this week. This week’s lunches includes roasted red potatoes and cubed chicken covered in a spicy tomato sauce. The threat of snow seems to be inevitable. We are predicted to get 2-3 feet. Not sure how I am going to get three 40 minute runs and a 2 hour and 20 minute run in. I’ve decided to start incorporating Insanity workouts into the routine. Substitute a total body BBG workout for Insanity. I want to keep things new and exciting (and keep my body guessing). So here are the totals: 18.5 miles for the week 68.7 miles for the month 931.3 miles left (approximately 7% there!)
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Week 2 does not technically end until Saturday but weather dependent I will not be running again until Sunday.
This week’s workouts were: Monday: Rest Tuesday: AM- Bikini Body Guide abs and arms, PM- 1hour 5 minute Gipis (running app) run Wednesday: AM- Bikini Body Guide legs and cardio, PM- 1hour 5 minute Gipis run Thursday: 1 hour 5 minute Gipis run Friday: AM- Bikini Body Guide full body Saturday: Rest *weather permitting – if it is supposed to rain all day Sunday, I will be running on Saturday* ***UPDATE: Weather did not work on my side, so I had to run on Saturday. This caused some differences in running totals.*** This week is the longest run time wise per day of my training program. Four runs of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It doesn't sound like it is that much, but I am also doing the Bikini Body Guide and didn't want to neglect those goals because of running. Monday was a much needed rest day after running Friday, Saturday and Sunday the week before. Tuesday was a great day, I felt great during both workouts. I am surprised how great I felt, had negative splits and completed the run with an average pace 34 seconds per mile less than the program called for. Wednesday = death! Felt great after the morning workout but when it came time to bundle up and run after work that day I was just exhausted. I learned a valuable lesson from it. Love the process. The first 3 miles of the run I fought with myself, “I don’t wanna do this”, “I wanna go home”, “UGH”… once I realized fighting with myself wasn't accomplishing anything, I gave in and decided to embrace the process. Part of the realization came from knowing that at my current pace I wasn't going to complete the run in the recommended time. To me, what was the point of even running if I wasn't going to meet the goal for the day, so I gave in and began to enjoy it. After embracing the process I was able to finish with an average pace 2 seconds per mile faster than the plan. I was so drained after the run though. I decided to take the morning off the next day and focus on finishing the run after work. It ended up being the right choice. Thursday’s run 16 seconds under the program goal. Although I almost didn’t go, (thank you hubby for encouraging me to run) I really enjoyed getting out and just running. I feel fortunate that I’m able to go out and run. I’m really trying to remember that every time I go out. Friday completed week two of the bikini body guide with a full body workout and the end to a long week. To sum it up: Week total: 33.4 miles Total 2015 miles: 50.13 Only 949.87 left! I'd love to hear from you: What races are you registered for in 2015? I haven’t registered for any yet but know I want to do several 5ks, maybe a 10k and a ½ marathon. 2016 will be the year of my first full marathon! 1,000 miles in 2015 has officially begun and here is a quick a recap of my first week at it… I’m still sick. This stubborn head cold / sinus infection won’t seem to let up but I had to push through and run anyway! As a note – I’m not just running to reach my miles; I’m following the Gipis marathon training program to prevent over use and increase speed and endurance. The week called for three 55 minute runs and a 1 hour and 5 minute run. I ran Monday (see previous blog post), tried to run on the dread-mill Tuesday and failed miserably. I didn’t even reach the mile mark before I called it quits, more running Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a total of 22.9 miles. In addition, I re-started the bikini body guide and did the 2 required circuits Tuesday and Saturday. The hardest run by far was Monday, I was very sick and breathing was hard but I pushed through and managed to get the run done.
This week is going to be a very difficult week. I’m actually exhausted just planning the workouts. The week plan includes three 1 hour and 5 minute runs, a 1 hour and 20 minute run, and 3 bikini body guide workouts. The plan is to rest today. My body is exhausted after the weekend. Morning workout of the bikini body guide circuits: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and after work runs: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. This will allow a rest day on Friday so I can complete the 1 hour and 20 minute run on Saturday or Sunday. The following week will be much easier. The runs decrease to three 25 minutes and an hour and 55 minute run. Looking forward to that break! So, to sum it up: 22.9 miles completed 10:32 average pace 977.1 miles left or 2.29% complete My journey to 1,000 miles in 2015 began last night with a 5.27 mile run. My mileage was right on target if I complete 4 runs per week. Running in 25 degree weather on a dark windy night is not an easy task. But running on a night like last night while sick made it even harder. Breathing was very difficult, my goal wasn't to concentrate on pace but just to complete the run. I ended up being the exact pace my training plan called for though. The difficulty of the run was a wake-up call about how hard this journey will be. There are going to be days that i'm sick or tired and don't feel like running. But I need to keep pushing if I want to reach 1,000 miles in 2015. |
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