I’m wrapping up another week with Holly, Tricia, and this week’s guest host Teresa from Finding Fabulous at Fifty. Please be sure to stop by and show all these ladies some love!
Workouts for me this week were kinda meh. My work schedule continued to be hectic this week as I was finalizing the program launch I’ve been working on. So work, combined with kids being home (no camps this week) = jamming in workouts when I could. There was a lot of PT ankle work, daily planking, and yes, some running. I even squeezed in some speedwork on the mill at the end of a very long Wednesday, but my weekly yoga and cross-training took a backseat.
With today’s 7 mile run I kicked off my training for the Harborside Half! Back in July, I had runfessed that I was looking for a November goal race, in part so I could avoid heavy training in the heat. I also knew that given what was coming up on the family calendar for the fall, November would be quieter. There are a couple of local races I’ve been wanting to check out and have heard some great things about the Harborside Half, so I’m in!
While I have a decent base, the RC Coaches are going to have me start this training cycle with just 3 days of running, a couple of days of cross-training, plus yoga and a rest day. Once we’re sure my ankle’s totally onboard, I’ll probably move up to 4 days of running. I’m not 100% sure what my goals are for this race yet, but I do know that I really want to push myself during this training cycle and see what I can do!
It’s such a hectic time for everyone this time of year …especially you all with school aged children. I think we’re all longing for ROUTINE again! Good luck with the Harborside Half …sounds like a great race to focus on. I’ve signed up for a half in December and contemplating a full in January! We shall see!
Thanks for linking up and the shout out Michelle!
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A full in January? Exciting! I’m looking forward to hearing more about your plans.
Kudos to you for still getting in some workouts this week even though it was very hectic. I feel like the end of August is a whirlwind for most people, especially parents!
Kimberly recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Recap – Week 14
It really is Kim and this year I’m feeling so unprepared!
We had a rough start this morning to the first day of school. Hope things calm down for all of us. Always fun to start a new training program!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Greek Panzanella Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Hope things got easier after the rocky start!
Yay for a new cycle of race training! I look forward to following along. I’m glad your ankle is doing better!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Rock ‘N Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Week 5
Thanks Janelle 🙂
Sounds like you have been busy! Way to get in things when you can. I’ve been getting up way too early lately to fit in my workouts and trying to run 3 times a week. I hope your ankle continues to improve. Looking forward to training recaps.
Thanks Ivanna – I’m hoping I can squeeze all of my workouts in early but will have to see how the school schedule plays out.
That seems to make sense with starting with 3 days of training to make sure you’re back to 100% before going for 4 days. Good luck with the training!
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Yes I think my ankle would rebel at 4 runs for sure!
Wot!!!! A November half!! I have a November half, as well, that I hope I can do without any hiccups…still not running, so I have ZERO lofty goals of finisih times 😉
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I hope you are able to run your half! You’ve been doing such a great job with your recovery.
Good for you! I think 3 days of running along with your other workouts is plenty!
Thanks Elle – my legs are generally happier with just 3 runs/week.
3 runs of focussed running with XT is plenty for a training cycle – like the run less run faster method!
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That’s true! I have that book around here somewhere 🙂
Your week sounds much better than meh! I’ve been slacking lately, and with just 6 weeks to go before the Chicago Marathon, I need to get my butt in gear!
With the wedding, you’ve had a lot going on. Good luck with the next 6 weeks!
That sounds like a good plan. I’ve done fine training for races with running only 3x/ week – much better than risking injury!
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That’s what I’m thinking. Given how I feel as the training goes on I may not go beyond the 3 runs.
Sounds like my week two weeks ago. Last week was finally decent. But I swear, when the kids are home all hell breaks loose!!
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Seriously – I love my boys but I need school to start! LOL!
School started last week for us so I am getting used to the routine now and it’s going well! Yay for signing up for the Harborside Half in November and sound like you have a good plan!
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Glad you had a good start to the school year!
Best of luck with your new training cycle! Here’s to a strong round of training and the confidence that you’ll be able to set some ambitious goals for Harborside.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Log – Week 12
Thanks so much Kathryn 🙂