- It’s funny sometimes where and how you can connect with another runner — yesterday I was having my refrigerator fixed again (that’s a whole other story!) and after the repairman had explained to me what the problem was, he then paused and said “So how’d you do?” I, of course, had no idea what he was talking about then he pointed to our whiteboard calendar hanging on the wall and said “The Rock n Roll – how was it?” Turns out he’s a runner and had wanted to run that race but had a conflict! We proceeded to spend the rest of the time while he was fixing the fridge talking about running and local races. He was a great guy with funny running stories – and best of all the parts were under warranty so it didn’t cost me anything!
- After some tweaking, I think I have my training plan for Philly figured out. I used Smart Coach for my last two races, but when I looked at the plan it gave me this time it just felt like too much of the same. So after poking around and some Twitter conversations, I’ve modified the plan using some elements of Hal Higdon’s Advanced Half Training plan. My revised plan includes more speedwork throughout the entire training cycle and also incorporates more hill work in the first few weeks — both are areas I really want to improve on.
- My core work challenge continues. To be honest, I’ve missed a day here and there but overall I’m much more mindful about trying to get some core work in (at least planks) – I think it will pay off for me over time.
- This has been a l-o-n-g week! For no particular reason, it just seems like for the first time all summer it has taken forever to get to Friday — anyone else feel like that?
- Don’t forget my Gotein Giveaway ends Sunday!
Have a great weekend!
awesome! love when you randomly come across another runner
That’s awesome about the repair man. Most of the ones that come to our house don’t say much (and don’t necessarily fix the problem either!)
Hip willing, I’m going to see you in Philly!?!
You’re becoming quite the half marathon technician…I love it!
Long week here too!
I love running into runners in random places! I just recently changed my training plan to include more speedwork too!
Isn’t it funny how runners always find each other? : )
So I decided to do that core work challenge with you, and it is tough to remember some days!! I have been trying to get in at least some crunches or planks…the day of my race last Sunday, I just called my sprint to the finish my core work 🙂 I mean my abs were sore the next day!