It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve done a workout recap! Leading up to and after the Rock ‘N Roll DC Half Marathon, I’ve been really busy with traveling and not able to run or workout as often as I intended.
But now things are back to schedule and I’m getting ever so closer to the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run on Sunday, April 3! I’m getting close to the taper!
I’m linking up with Annmarie at The Fit Foodie Mama, Angelena Marie at Angelena Marie: Happy, Healthy & Balanced, Michelle at Fruition Fitness, and Nicole at Fitful Focus for Wild Workout Wednesday! Check any of their sites to pick up some fun workouts to try!
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Workouts for the Week:
Wednesday 3/16: No workouts.
Thursday 3/17: Traveling day, no workout.
Friday 3/18: I finally had my first run since the Rock ‘N Roll DC Half marathon – speed work for the first time in 3 weeks! 10 sets of 2-minute intervals gave me a total of 6.7 miles including warmup and cool down.
Saturday 3/19: Long run! I decided to go with 12 miles since it would be my last double digit training run before the race. I wore my new Orange Mud Hydraquiver hydration pack, which I’ll be reviewing in the next few weeks! My only failure was that I forgot to bring fuel with me…thankfully, I still did a pretty good job!
Sunday 3/20: Recovery day after that 12-miler!
Monday 3/21: Boot Camp was canceled and I forgot my clothes for yoga, so I ended up with an unintentional rest day.
Tuesday 3/22: A really nice day to run! Knocked out 4.5 easy(ish) miles with Bret.
Week 8 Report Card:
I didn’t run much this past week, and now I’m heading closer to taper town! Usually, I feel guilty about missing runs, but there were some things going on on the home front that was much more important. No regrets.
The hard part is over! I can’t believe that I’ve been training for months and the big day is almost here! I’m definitely nervous about the Cherry Blossom Run. While I paced perfectly at my last race, I don’t know if I’ll be able to get it right again! Oh, the mental challenges of running…
Since I had to miss out on some runs this past week, I’m going to give week 8 of training a B. I am extremely happy with how my 12-mile run went, but I’ll feel a lot more confident about this race with one more week of training to go!
How have your workouts been going lately? Do you have any races coming up?
My training was a bit screwy these past two weeks due to things at home too but like you, no regrets. I did what I could and rested when I had to and today I ran the easiest 6 miles I have in a while! No doubt you’ll do great at the Cherry Blossom!!! Thanks for linking up <3
You are getting so close! Glad your week went well and congrats on a solid 12 miler.
I think you are going to do great at Cherry Blossom!
I’ve heard a lot of good things about those Orange Mud hydration packs–I just don’t know if I’d like having to reach back for my water. The handheld is kind of a pain, but I have it right there, easy access. What do you think?
training for RnR really prepped you for CB! You are ready. I’ve done 2 10 milers and I am tapering this week while traveling. Getting excited!
Yay for taper time! You’re going to crush this race.
So far my training has gone according to plan. I haven’t missed any runs or strength training sessions, but this weekend I do have to shuffle things around. PB is closed Sunday so I’ll swap my class day and running day.
You’re going to do great at Cherry Blossom! Don’t psych yourself out – you got this!
I think you’re more prepared for Cherry Blossom than you think you are. Your training was really solid leading up to RnRDC and the races are only 3 weeks apart from each other. You’ll do great next weekend!
You will do great for Cherry Blossom! You have put in the work, it will all pay off at your race! Almost there !
I’m looking forward to the Bunny Palooza in Bethany Beach this weekend !
Your upcoming race will be amazing! It’s time to get super excited…taper time! And that’s right…no regrets. By the way, I love those orange mud hydration packs. I need to order one soon.
I am considering a hydration pack…..the handheld thing just annoys me WAY too much, and I can’t stand the belt for my water bottle (though I have sucked it up a few times and used it anyways). I’m excited to hear about the Cherry Blossom 10-miler!!
I think you’re doing a great job balancing rest and long runs. You’re going to be well-rested AND trained for race day!
Good luck at the cherry blossom! Youre going to do great! Dont forget to have fun, cant wait to hear about it!
I hear the cherry blossoms are absolutely phenomenal so far! I would love to see them one day.
I have the Publix Savannah Women’s Half coming up in 8 days. I’m excited for the experience, even though I know it’s not going to be the race I would love to have.
Keep it up!
Great job on your wk of training. Especially with that 12 miles. I have that same orangemud pack and I used to wear it all the time until I got another hydration backpack.