Well I finally have a fall race on the calendar so it’s time to start thinking about training again. But before I get ahead of myself, I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down. Here’s how this week in fitness played out…
Week 32 — Time to Think About Training
The view from Friday’s miles
Monday — Peloton Strength Split & Stretch. After loving last week’s Strength Split with Robin, I decided to try another program, this time with Callie. Day 1 was 45 mins of Back, Biceps & Legs.
Tuesday — Rest day. I had a jam-packed workday so there was some much-needed stretching and not much else happening.
Wednesday — 3.1 miles & Stretch. After 6-days the heatwave finally broke! This run in light rain and upper 60s felt like heaven.
Thursday — Split training Day 2 – Chest, Shoulders & Triceps.
Friday — 3 miles, Core & Stretch.
Saturday — Split training Day 3 – Legs & Core
Sunday — 4 miles & Stretch.
Running this week felt really good – no doubt the break in the humidity and cooler mornings ushered in after Wednesday’s rain certainly helped!
In my cool weather giddiness, I signed up for the Western Mass 10. I love the 10-mile distance and there are so few around here so I jumped at the chance to register for this new race. I’ve got 12 weeks to prep, which is more than enough time, but this will help to add some extra motivation to my runs. If training goes well I may register for the Philly Half later in November or the Frosty Half Marathon in early December.
How was your week? What’s on your fall race calendar?
I’m really hoping I get your run in the rain tomorrow (doubtful though I will even go in the afternoon if I get to RUN) or Tuesday (more likely). We’re in a heatwave here we’ve had all week, it’s almost 8.30pm and it’s still 79 degrees and I’m OVER it. 10 miles is a lovely distance, hope you enjoy having that to aim for!
Our heatwave made running so tough! I hope you get some relief soon!
The cooler weather was such a gift! I also really like a 10 mile race. It is fun to have something on the calendar to motivate yourself
It’s nice to have a race on the calendar again 🙂
Fun photos! Nice to have a fall race on the agency. 10 miles are a blast!
10-milers to me are the perfect distance – just wish we had more of them.
Oooh! A 10 mile race would be perfect! Yes, I’m starting to up my miles for my October half.
I love 10 milers – couldn’t let this one go by!
Don’t you love it when a run feels so good – the body cooperates and the weather feels amazing for the season. 🙂
Hopefully, you have some gorgeous fall leaves to enjoy gazing at while running your 10-mile race! It’s got to feel good having a race to focus on.
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Western MA should be in full color so it will hopefully make for a pretty race course.
Oh, you know I love 10 milers! LOL that the (temporary) cool weather had you signing up!
Nice work on Callie’s split. You’ve got me interested in them now.
I’m always jelly of your 10 milers – I think I’m going to have to head to DC for a couple next year 🙂
I’ll be interested to hear what you think if you give the Splits a try. I preferred Robin’s programming to Callie’s, but both offer a good workout.
A ten mile race sounds great! Yes, it’ll give you some nice motivation. Glad the weather cooperated. I’m very intrigued about these “strength split” programs! Maybe I’ll try one.
The Split program is worth checking out. I’d like to try Matty’s program next but I’m not sure how I feel about 5 days/week of strength work.
Currently, I have nothing on my calendar until mid-October (a 13.1), but there’s a 10-miler a few weeks prior I am considering. Heck, it would be a great race to usher in the “taper,” right? I need to check out the strength split classes…I finally finished Tunde’s arm series, so I’m eager to find something else.
A 10M would be a nice prep for your half. Congrats on finishing Tunde’s classes – I still need to take a look at that program.
Ten miles is perfect. We have one nearby and I jump on it too.
Good luck with your training.
Wasn’t this weekend perfect?
It was perfection! 🙂
Obviously I was delighted with the break in the heat and humidity last week – no surprise there, lol. I haven’t tried the Strength Split programs but they sound great. I like that it gives more structure around incorporating strength training weekly.
So cool that you signed up for a Fall race! I hope that your training goes well.
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Thanks Kim – I’m looking forward to having a race on the calendar again.
Why are there so few 10 mile races? I love that distance. Glad you got a break from the heat. Here too and it’s SO nice!
I ask that same question too – it’s such a great distance to run!
Oh, thank you for mentioning the Western Mass 10 miler! I’m doing the Happy Valley Half on October 16 so I’m not sure I’ll be recovered in time, but you’ve got me percolating!
I’ve heard good things about the Happy Valley Half – good luck with it! I’m also keeping an eye out for when they announce a date for the Black Birch Vineyard 10M.
10 miles is such a perfect distance for me. I’ll look for that one as well. Thanks again for the inspiration!
thinking about training yes. Actually doing the training? not so much. I love 10 milers. Alas that’s mom’s bday weekend so can’t crash your race. Bummer
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We really do have to find a time to meet up!