Is anyone else amazed by the fact that we are halfway through the year? Yep, 6 months down and 6 months to go. It feels like the perfect time to reflect on how I’m progressing with my fitness goals – and to adjust as necessary.
But first, a quick review of the week that was.
Chicago Marathon Training – Week 3
Monday – The training plan said 5 miles but coming off my 10K the day before, my legs voted that idea down in a hurry! So rest day it was.
Tuesday – The combination of humidity & tired legs made this 5-miler a fight from start to finish.
Wednesday – Yoga
Thursday – 5 miles of intervals with Coach Marc. Challenging but this run felt great and it was nice to see paces I haven’t seen in quite a while!
Friday – Rest
Saturday – Strength workout in the form of gardening. A few hours of weeding and transplanting in ridiculous humidity provided a good total body workout.
Sunday – 8-mile run. My husband J and I decided to meet up with my brother for a run. We decided to check out the course for our upcoming 10K and I added on a couple of extra miles on the end.
Total miles for the week – 18
Overall it was a good week and I’m especially happy with the way my first speedwork played out. I finished June with 74 miles.
Mid-Year Check-in
At the beginning of the year, I highlighted 4 goals:
- Run a marathon
- Stay off injured-reserve
- Make sleep a priority
- Mind what I’m eating
So far I feel like I’m on track. I’ve managed to avoid injury and I think I’m doing a pretty good job of being mindful of what I’m consuming. And…of course, marathon training is underway!
Sleep has been the biggest challenge for most of the year, but I’m starting to feel like I’m slowly turning a corner. I’ve made more of a commitment to skip late-night TV (sorry Daily Show!) and we recently retired our old mattress set for a glorious new one. Baby steps…but every little bit helps.
As I dive into the second half of the year and push for the marathon, the focus on staying injury-free via strength training, making good nutrition choices, and chasing those all-important ZZZs will continue to be important goals for me.
How did the first half of 2019 treat you? Are you on track with your goals?
I linking up Deborah and Kim for Weekly Run Down link-up.
And, with Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics.
Your training is going really well! I am glad to see you have figured out what works for you. Great month of mileage for you. Thanks for linking up
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Cool off with these Healthy & Easy All Fruit Summer Popsicles 2 ways
Thanks Deborah – it feels nice to finally find some sort of groove!
Nice job on your training this week!
I’m also in shock that we’re halfway through the year and you just reminded me that I need to finish up my mid-year check in blog post for tomorrow, lol.
Kim G recently posted…Weekly Run Down: Kickin’ It In Nashville
Ha! Too funny! 😉
How fun that you were able to meet up with your brother for a run and preview the course for an upcoming race 🙂 And great job on that speed work!
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly review
I usually run solo so it was nice to have some company!
I have had sleep as a goal too and have been feeling so much better lately because I am not staying up too late. Cheers to the second half of the year and staying injury free!
Sandra D Laflamme recently posted…5 types of Meditation for a more positive you.
Isn’t it amazing the difference going to bed just a little earlier can make?! I need to stop fighting it!
Your running has been great! It’s nice to see you hitting your goals. Now sleep? That is a huge problem for me. I need to try that supplement Marcia shared on her post.
Wendy recently posted…The Heat is On!
Thanks Wendy! I was thinking the same thing about that supplement.
Excellent job, with everything! I hear ya on the sleep…I’m getting better, but still way under the amount I probably need. Great week for you, and a great month!
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Thanks so much Kim 🙂
Ow. 6 months gone.
You’ve done great so far.
I struggle with sleep as well. I have a hard time turning it off at night…esp work stuff.
My marathon training starts today – gulp!
I hear you – getting my brain to shut down can definitely be a challenge!
Good luck with your training!!
Great week!
I’m working on my mid-year review right now and I feel like I am being good abou tmy goals. Not perfect, but consistently improving. So that’s something!
Jenn recently posted…riots #22: overcoming the slump + moving forward
Being consistent is something I’m working on too!
A very good week of training. You were very wise to listen to your body and taking a day off: this is the right way to stay injury free.
Black Knight recently posted…June and the Black Knight Army
I’m trying to be better about this and not always just try to power through.
Great job on your training! I am a true believer in listening to your body. When it wants a rest day, then I will take a rest day.
I have also struggled with sleep and started taking a supplement that Marcia suggested. It has helped. I am sleeping better at night but now what I need to do is go to bed earlier. 🙂
Zenaida Arroyo recently posted…Tuesday Topics: 2019 Missoula Half Marathon Race Recap
I have been meaning to check out that supplement – glad it’s helping you!