Happy Monday! I hope you are looking forward to the start of a new week!
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Day, a nationwide day of service. I love participating each year and while you are reading this, I may be in West Philly helping to paint and clean up an elementary school!
But like any other Monday, I’m joining Courtney of Eat Pray Run DC for her Winter Training Recap linkup and HoHo and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap! These are great ways to keep accountable and share your workouts with fellow fit-minded individuals!
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Workouts for the Week
Last week was my first of a 2-week training trial with Coach Laura from This Runner’s Recipes. I was really excited to get going with her and back on track since I’ve been in such a drought lately. In her plan, not only was I given running workouts to do but specific warm-ups, nutrition guidance, and foam rolling reminders! I’m happy to say that training went really well and I finally started to feel like myself again!
Monday 1/9: I went for 3 miles on the treadmill right after work. It was mentally tough since I had no music and the TV audio wasn’t working, but I made it through!
Tuesday 1/10: My favorite yoga class! It was so needed.
Wednesday 1/11: I went for my 3-mile run right after work. I had another meeting to get to by 7 pm so I was in a rush, but I’m so glad I didn’t skip the run. It turned out to be the best run I’d had all year and felt effortless! I was so full of joy!
Thursday 1/12: Rest day! I had a happy hour with coworkers so I didn’t get to do my strength workouts that evening.
Friday 1/13: I used Friday to do my strength exercises – 2 sets of 10 pushups, 15 glute bridges, 15 leg lifts on each side, 30-second side planks, 15 squats, and 10 lateral lunges.
Saturday 1/14: I had a 7-mile run, my longest run of 2017! I was a little nervous but really excited to get back on my favorite running trail, Forbidden Drive! The weather turned out to be perfect and I had a great run with consistent splits. I think I finally got out of my funk! I also enjoyed listening to Santigold the entire way!
Sunday 1/15: Barre class! The routine was similar to the previous week, but still quite a challenge. Class went by so quickly, I guess time flies when I’m having fun!
Week 2 Report Card
I’m so happy with how this week of half marathon training turned out! I completed all of my workouts and felt really good on my runs…what a relief! Yoga class My only complaint was that I did miss one day of foam rolling. It’s so important that I stick to foam rolling to keep potential injuries at bay, so I’ll do better moving forward. All things considered, I’m giving myself an A- for week 2!
How was your weekend? Do you participate in the Day of Service?
How exciting that you are working with Laura! I have been skimping on foam rolling lately. I will need to get some in later today- no excuses since I am off today!
Nice variety this week! I’m glad to have gotten back to yoga a few times this year already!
Great job on your workouts. I would have threw in the towel if I wasn’t able to listen to music or watch tv on the treadmill. That is what gets me through on that.
No music sends me into a funk. I can’t focus, and the workout is usually crap because I’m not feeling it. Great job with all the workouts 🙂
Hooray for a great week of training. I love Laura’s blog posts and am really happy you are giving her a try. It looks like you have a really beautiful trail to run for long runs too, as well as nice weather there. Good luck with getting out of the running funk and into half training!
Sounds like a really solid week – love that you had some great runs and a good barre class!!
Thanks, Courtney! Everything felt pretty good! I’m so glad I can take barre class on a weekly basis!
Just recently found your blog! I’m from the Lehigh Valley, so not too far away from you! I’ve done some of the same races you listed in your recaps! I’ve never done the Love Run tho. Great job with your training!
Thanks a lot Jory, and thanks for dropping by! I will have to check out you blog too! 🙂
That is good you are getting your groove back 🙂 Sound like you should get A for service cross training!
Thanks, Karen!
Woohoo! A run full of joy and a long run where you felt back on your game is an awesome week! 🎯
Thanks, I’m so grateful for it…I was really starting to worry!
I have to admit I skipped my foam rolling last night. I was super tired. It doesn’t happen often!
Effortless runs are the best!
Foam rolling is always so easy to skip, but so important! LOL, yes, I’m grateful my legs have been feeling good lately!
Way to start off strong! I like how you run right after work; I’m typically too drained to do so, but that’s really the best time for me (especially on treadmills). Keep up the great work!
I think you had a great week of training! It sounds like everything is going well with your coach too. Unfortunately, I had to work on the MLK holiday so I didn’t participate in the Day of Service. I’m in rest mode after a recent marathon and will be so glad to get back to a regular routine. Thanks for linking, Janelle!
Another great week of training!
Just used your coupon code to sign up for the Love Run. Thanks, and happy training! 🙂
Oh that’s great, I’m glad you could use it, Katie 🙂 . Hope your marathon training is going well!