Despite feeing way T-I-R-E-D this week, my runs felt pretty good and I’m starting to feel like I’m finally finding my running legs again!
Here’s how the week went down….
Run to Remember Training Week 5
Monday — Rest Day
Tuesday — Strength training – upper body
Wednesday — 3-mile run
Sunshine & 60+ degrees for the win!
Thursday — A quick yoga session
Friday — 5-mile run
Caught a break between downpours!
Saturday — Rest – This was supposed to be a cross-training day, but we had a long list of house project items and it just didn’t happen.
Sunday — 7-mile run – my longest run in many months!
Thankfully no coyotes were spotted, but I definitely picked up the pace!
15 miles for the week and best of all these miles felt good! In fact, since last Friday’s 5-miler, I have to say I’ve kind of surprised myself – despite continuing to struggle with getting a solid night’s sleep (damn insomnia!), once I hit the road, my legs are just going. Now let’s hope I haven’t just jinxed myself!
It’s crazy to think the Run to Remember is just 4 weeks away – the weeks are just flying by. Coach Marc seems to think I’m on track so far, and I’m hoping to get at least one double-digit run in before hitting the starting line.
Can you believe we’re almost done with April? Tell me something about your week.
I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
I am so glad to read that your runs are feeling better as well! It’s a great feeling to have. Hope you have another great week ahead. Thanks for linking up
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Thanks Deborah – hope your week’s a good one too!
Congrats on a solid week. I have similar feelings, but waiting for other shoe to drop as last time I felt this good training, the Achilles went berserk
My week wasn’t too exciting, unless you’re an art nerd like me. Gallery * museum hopping
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I know what you mean about waiting for the other shoe. Here’s hoping things continue going well for both of us!
Yay!!! High-5 for a great week!! My week has left me feeling a bit achy…my hamstrings, and my lower back. I have nothing major happening for several weeks, so I’m fine with a few creaks to work out and plenty of rest/recovery time on tap 😉 Thanks for linking with us, Michelle 😉
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Thanks Kim 🙂 Enjoy your recovery time – you’ve definitely earned it!
Congrats on a great week and I love that all of your runs felt good! I need to make sure I get in some more weekend long runs before race day in a month.
Kim G recently posted…Weekly Run Down: Goodbye April!
It’s been a while since I’ve done any long runs – it will be nice to see double digits again!
My oldest told me he saw 2 big coyotes in our street when he was coming home last weekend. Yikes! The ones I’ve seen on my runs never seem too interested in me.
Glad to hear all your runs went well this week!
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Yikes is right! That’s a little too close for comfort!
I’m so glad you are feeling strong on your runs! You have had your share of rough patches. This must be a busy time of year for you — I hope you get some good sleep!
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Thanks Coco 🙂
This post made me smile! So happy that you’ve found your running legs again – there really is no better feeling than that!
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There really isn’t 😉
Hooray for miles feeling good. Also, so glad you did not encounter any coyotes! April has flown by in a flash. NH needs to get it together and warm up a bit!
Sandra D Laflamme recently posted…Organic Runner Mom’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
I know what you mean – apart from a couple of days April was pretty cold!
Gah! Coyotes! That would freak me out a little!
It was a good but long week. New workouts, lots of celebrating, and all that jazz.
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the sign is as close to those coyotes as I get 😉
Great to hear you’re feeling good with your running – well done! And once again I’m glad I live in the UK, no coyote signs here!!!
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Thanks Liz – hoping this little streak continues.
it does really sound like you are on track! and even if you are struggling with sleep, so far (knocks wood) it seems it’s not affecting your runs! YAY!!
lots of biking and walking last week, good weather, etc. just getting sick of not really having a plan and being too uninspired to create one for myself.
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Thanks Renee. You are doing great with your recovery! Hoping these weeks pass quickly for you.
Coyotes! I just saw one on my way home from work yesterday! I live in a rural area of Ohio too! The poor guy looked a little scared or lost and was standing in the middle of an open area when I drove past. I have seen one before in our area too. He ran right in front of me on a bike trail. He seemed more afraid of me than I was of him so I didn’t bother him. Crazy stuff!!
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I haven’t actually seen one on a run in years, but that sign definitely got my attention!