My third week of Dopey Challenge training wrapped up yesterday. Luckily, it has been "so far, so good." I'll take it!
Monday: 3.6 miles. I always run on Monday mornings because for me, it's a great start to the week. Plus, my Mondays usually feature shorter runs, so it's a great way to ease into the week!
Tuesday: 6.5 miles. I was supposed to run 6 miles, but I'm notoriously bad a misjudging distances. Next thing I know, I'm either a little bit short of the planned distance or I've traveled out a little too far. Luckily, in this case, it didn't matter, because I don't mind tacking on an extra half mile.
Wednesday: 10 miles. I was surprised at how good this run felt. My running route is quite hilly, but I was able to move at a pleasant speed.
Thursday: 12 miles (long run) -Sometimes after Wednesday's standing date with a ten miler my legs are shot going into the long run. This is actually the goal, because I'm trying to train myself to run on very tired legs so I can be successful at Dopey. I felt fine up until mile 8. Miles 8 and 9 were a bit of a struggle but I got through it and was able to run reverse splits and finish strong, even running up a very large hill!
Friday: 2.5 miles -This was a recovery run. My legs were tired but I wanted to get the muscles moving.
Saturday: REST DAY -This was an ideal day for a rest day as my legs were tired and I had family in town looking at wedding venues with Nicole and I.
Sunday: 7 miles -I went with Nicole for her long run. She's currently training for her first half marathon at Wine & Dine and her mileage is really starting to ramp up. I have been trying to do her long runs with her when I can.
How was your running week? What races or events are you training for?
Monday: 3.6 miles. I always run on Monday mornings because for me, it's a great start to the week. Plus, my Mondays usually feature shorter runs, so it's a great way to ease into the week!
Tuesday: 6.5 miles. I was supposed to run 6 miles, but I'm notoriously bad a misjudging distances. Next thing I know, I'm either a little bit short of the planned distance or I've traveled out a little too far. Luckily, in this case, it didn't matter, because I don't mind tacking on an extra half mile.
Wednesday: 10 miles. I was surprised at how good this run felt. My running route is quite hilly, but I was able to move at a pleasant speed.
Thursday: 12 miles (long run) -Sometimes after Wednesday's standing date with a ten miler my legs are shot going into the long run. This is actually the goal, because I'm trying to train myself to run on very tired legs so I can be successful at Dopey. I felt fine up until mile 8. Miles 8 and 9 were a bit of a struggle but I got through it and was able to run reverse splits and finish strong, even running up a very large hill!
Friday: 2.5 miles -This was a recovery run. My legs were tired but I wanted to get the muscles moving.
Saturday: REST DAY -This was an ideal day for a rest day as my legs were tired and I had family in town looking at wedding venues with Nicole and I.
Sunday: 7 miles -I went with Nicole for her long run. She's currently training for her first half marathon at Wine & Dine and her mileage is really starting to ramp up. I have been trying to do her long runs with her when I can.
How was your running week? What races or events are you training for?
Great job this week! Youre a rock star with those miles!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen!
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