Happy Wednesday! How are things shaping up for you so far this week?
I’m midway through Week 2 of training for the ZOOMA Run Love 10K and 3 days into the 21-Day Reset, so it’s been great to be fully focused on fitness and nutrition again.
Oh, and a quick announcement: you may have noticed that I have a new page on the blog for Race Discounts! Since I am a BibRave Pro Ambassador and a ZOOMA Ambassador, I get to share great discount codes for your use! Be sure to check it out, as the discounts are for races not only in Philly but all over the country!
I’m linking up this week for Wild Workout Wednesday with Annmarie at The Fit Foodie Mama, Angelena Marie at Angelena Marie: Happy, Healthy & Balanced, Michelle at Fruition Fitness, and Nicole at Fitful Focus! Check out their sites to find some awesome workouts!
I’m also linking up with Megan for the Weekly Workout Recap Linkup!
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Workouts for the Week:
Wednesday 1/6: I needed to take a rest day and just relax!
Thursday 1/7: I was due for a 2-3 mile fartlek run on the ZOOMA training plan. I decided to go out for 3 miles. Fartlek means “speed play”, so it’s a way to randomly work in bursts of speed during your run. I had a 1-mile warmup and then ran fartleks from 0.2 to 0.5 miles, walking in between. It was challenging but fun!
Friday 1/8: We ended up going out to happy hour and dinner after work, so I didn’t get any runs or workouts in. I did do a ton of walking though!
Saturday 1/9: Another day that ran away from me on the fitness front. No workouts.
Sunday 1/10: Finally, a run! It ended up between 4.25 and 4.5 miles…my Nike+ watch refused to sync, which really frustrated me. This was one of the WORST runs I’ve had in awhile. My knees were killing me in a way I haven’t felt in years. The weather was in the 60’s and humid so breathing was a bit challenging. Plus, I was pretty dehydrated.
Monday 1/11: Treadmill run, 4 miles. It went okay, but my feet still aren’t happy. I’m really tempted to stop running in the Mizunos, but I’m just not sure if it’s the shoes that are the problem. After my run, I did a 12-minute strength workout as part of the 21-day reset that was super tough for me! Lots of plank variations and single leg deadlifts. At the end of the day, I was exhausted!
Tuesday 1/12: Rest day.
Week 1 Report Card:
After each week of training for a race, I like to reflect and grade my performance with a weekly report card. So how does week 1 rank? I think it was a pretty decent start overall. My paces were mostly on target and the speed work was fun. It was also great to get back to cross-training, even though it’s a lot tougher than it used to be.
I don’t like the discomfort I’ve been feeling in my running shoes, but I can’t blame the shoes yet. My left hip weakness is more pronounced now, so I need to work really hard to repair that imbalance.
With all that said, I’ll give Week 1 a B.
How was your week of working out?
Great week of workouts! Mine has been good so far but taking a rest day today (I think). I always say that then end up doing a workout of sorts, haha! Thanks for linking up and sharing!
Thanks! Hey, a little rest is needed once in awhile 🙂
My week was pretty good too! Sounds like you are off to a great start with your training. I do want to do a Philly race at some point but I got into Cherry Blossom so no Love run this year.
Glad you had a great week! Yeah it stinks that the Love Run and Cherry Blossom Run are back to back this year!
A B is passing. 🙂
Maybe it’s time for a new shoe fitting?
Haha yes a B is better than failing, for sure! The shoes are new and I tried them in the store before buying online. Seems the inserts made everything a little too tight and uncomfortable so I took them out with much better results!
I’d give you an A for your week! You’re doing great!
Thanks!!
Do you have any other shoes you can try to see if they feel better? Are the Mizunos new or old? I hope you get that sorted out soon!
They are new shoes that I bought in November but started wearing in December. I think I’ve sorted out the issue by removing the inserts, thank goodness!
Keep up with your exercises for your hip. I can’t even tel you the number of problems my hip weakness has given me in running over the years.
Yes, ma’am! I definitely believe you on that too…
don’t beat yourself up, some weeks you’ve got it, some you don’t Have you considered getting refitted for shoes – as others have suggested? In any case it sounds like a good week of workouts!
So true…I was really hoping the fit wasn’t the problem since I tried them in the store before buying online. Thankfully taking the inserts out seems to have solved the problem!
I’ve been taking a few days off post Dopey, but I’m getting back at it tomorrow :). I’m sorry you’ve been experiencing discomfort during some of your runs. I hope you can get to the bottom of it!
Thanks! Really enjoyed your recaps of Dopey so far!
Sounds like a good week of workouts!! My week went well! It’s been great meeting new runners in the area!
Thanks, and that’s awesome you’re enjoying your new locale!
Sounds like despite some of that discomfort you had a great week of training! My hips have been the bane of my existence for two years now, and if I want to continue running (which I do) clam shells and single leg glute bridges are a necessary part of my life. Haha
Thanks! I do clamshells whenever I get a chance…need to do those single leg bridges though, I bet they’re a great help!
Sounds like you had a great week of workouts – I’d give you an A!!
Aw thanks, I appreciate that!
I love reading your training recaps! Thanks for linking up!
Aw, thanks Michelle!
Sounds like you are right on track with the workouts. My week has been fun so far, hope you are able to get ahead of your hip issues!
Thanks! I just gotta keep working at it!
My knees are giving me problems too! I started a new program today and now I’m sitting here with ice on my MCL 🙁 Better luck next week, right?
Ugh, knee pain is the worst. I hope you feel better soon!
My week of workouts was just ok. Congrats on the ambassador gigs!
Thank you, Jill!
Sounds like a good week! Hope you get the shoes figured out!
Looks like a good week full of balance and a little bit of everything. I’ve been hitting the gym pretty hard and added some hot yoga into my routine. We shall see how the results come out!
Ahh…hot yoga is the best! I’m starting up a yoga class offered at lunchtime at work. I’m looking forward to getting back into it!
I love that you are doing a training recap for Zooma 10k! Fellow zooma ambassador! I’m not going to push it too much this race since I’m still in slow progression recovery and just plan on getting the 5K done. 😉
Yeah ZOOMA! I’m still deciding how much I’m going to push it on the 10K. When I did a virtual race last year, I kept it easy and didn’t really run it like a race. So I’m not sure how it’ll go!
Thanks for linking up with me! Bad runs definitely do happen – and they make you love the good ones all the more! I’ll be doing the Zooma run “with” you! 🙂
Thanks, Megan! Yes, ZOOMA is gonna be fun!