Two weeks until I attempt to run another 26.2 and check my 26th state off my 50-state quest!
Here’s how things went this week in training:
Monday: 9.16 miles before work, 9:05 min/mile average, my friend Isabelle joined for a bit.
45 minute full body strength with Adrian on the Peloton app after work; I liked this one!
Tuesday: Intentional recovery run- 9:35 min/mile, before work and before voting! Minneapolis had some big questions on the ballot this year.
It felt good to vote in person again!
Wednesday: Workout Wednesday! 3 miles easy, 6 x (4 min at 7:45, 2 min jog), cool down to 8.4 miles total, 8:50 min/mile average.
It was in the 20’s in the morning, so unfortunately I had to switch to pants. Sad day in Minnesota! (But it got warmer later in the week and I still got shorts again November- just one day of pants!)
Strength after work: 20 min upper body with Rebecca on Peloton (this was a good one!) + 15 min core for runners + 15 min strength for runners with Becs on Peloton.
Thursday: I had to drop Matilda off at the vet early for a teeth cleaning. I get worried every time she has to go under anesthesia with her advanced age, but all went well.
Quick lunch run with Ruth, 4 miles, 8:40 min/mile average. Lovely sunny fall day; a perk of the wfh days! (I am in the office 2-3 days a week now.)
Strength after work: 30 min strength for runners with Andy, 20 min strength for runners with Rebecca, and 10 min core strength with Callie; still working my way through all the old strength for runners classes! I generally modify for any burpees or cardio moves, as I feel like I don’t need any more impact/cardio other than running; I prefer to have my strength work be just strength, if that makes sense.
Friday: I met up with two coworkers for 6 easy miles, 9:35 min/mile average.
After work, I really wanted to just work my core and maybe even get that “hurts to laugh” feeling; I did two 20 min core classes on Peloton, one with Olivia and one with Rad. They were both fine, but I wasn’t sore the next day. It’s so hard to work your core that much! I know that soreness isn’t the only sign of a good workout, but for some reason I really was craving it…fellow Peloton people, let me know your favorite core classes!
Saturday: Long run day!
I’ve mentioned a friend from Texas here before; she’s in her 60’s and a very inspiring athlete. She only started running when she turned 50 and has now qualified and run Boston 10 times in a row. (I think she’s 62). With a marathon PR of 3:35 and a half of 1:37, she’s such an inspiration to me on how running keeps you young. She’s also great company for a long run. My normal run crew was out of town running the Indianapolis half, so I would have otherwise been on my own, so it worked well that she was in town for a wedding.
We met at 7 am- still dark!
I had a little bit of a workout in my long run- 30 min easy, 30 min moderate, 10 min easy, 30 minutes moderate, cool-down to 15 miles total, 8:50 min/mile average. My friend kept up for the first moderate set, we split a bit for the second one, but met back up again to end the run.
Thanks for the company, Carrie!
We had unseasonably warm weather for November, with highs in the mid-60’s both Saturday and Sunday. Amazing.
Sunday: Though the run on Saturday was still great, I started having some new shin pain during it and by the end, it was bugging me quite a bit. I spent the afternoon icing, normatec’ing, and resting with hopes that it would fade as quickly as it came on. My coach had actually put two long runs on my plan, 15 Saturday and another 12-13 Sunday, instead of a 20-22 miler for Tulsa. But we texted a bit and agreed it would be best just to take a rest day today to ensure the shin pain didn’t get worse. It’s so hard to skip a scheduled run, but I have to be a smart runner. So hard to do sometimes!
Right now, I’m enjoying a cup of coffee watching the NYC marathon (which I ran as my 6th World Major back in 2017!)
I plan to do some Peloton classes and I’m sure there will be a nice dog walk in there, but no running today.
Summary: 49 miles of running, lots of strength on the Peloton app.
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Again I say that is a lot of miles but that makes you ready to run a great race in two weeks.
I didn’t realize that NYC was your last world major. Wasn’t it the best ever Well I have no comparison but that’s what I have heard.
Very excited to see how everyone does. Perfect weather for it.
Thank you Darlene!
Yep, NYC was my magical last major!
I hear you on strength being strength. SJ used to throw in some conditioning in my sessions with her, but I told her the same thing–I don’t need all cross-training I do when I work with her. So now we just do strength.
I hope that shin pain calms down. Sometimes it’s hard to be a smart runner, isn’t it? 😛
We’re on the same page then!
I’m hopeful a bonus day off of running will stop this shin pain in its tracks!
I’ve had so many injuries where I look back and say “I wonder what would have happened if I had just taken a couple days off when I first felt this?” I know it’s hard to skip a run, but it won’t make a difference in your overall fitness. Much better to nip this shin pain in the bud. You’re really making full use of your Peloton app! I’ve actually been mildly sore (ab-wise) after a couple of the power yoga classes but offhand I couldn’t tell you which ones. But not hurts-to-laugh sore- I do know what you mean… Read more »
Exactly what I was struggling with…I wanted to still do my scheduled run, but I’m sure there was more to gain skipping it, vs. pushing through and potentially making the shin pain worse.
I still haven’t tried the power yoga, but am inspired by you to do so!
You’re doing so well with the Peleton app. I was just getting into it when I had my fall and my kneecap and hand hurting have made it kind of hard to do stretch and yoga. Nearly better now, and I have been running this week – out four times, three times with friends, and 16.2 miles, which I’m happy with.
Great to hear Liz! Happy you are on the mend.
I love when my core is sore but I feel like it rarely happens! Once I find an exercise or workout that makes it sore when I do it again it doesn’t seem as hard. I hope your shin feels better!
Exactly! It might happen with a new move but then that’s it 🙂 I love it though, ha!
Ouch! Shin pain really hurts! I haven’t had it much, but I remember it being something awful. That’s great your friend was there to run with you …she does sound very inspiring!
She is a very cool lady! I love how running gives you friendships with people 20 years old and it just doesn’t matter!
I hope your shin pain abates quickly! I think it was smart to skip your run yesterday. You’re so strong that it’s better to skip than risk turning a little pain into a full blown injury.
Yep! Wise words Debbie 🙂
Sometimes I get sore from core classes and other times I do t feel anything! It’s funny how that happens. You are ready to rock your race. Take care of your shin
Thanks Deb! Taking Sunday off helped.
I’m glad you’re finding good classes on the Peloton app. I totally agree with you on wanting my strength classes to be cardio-free, and especially burpee-free. 😉
I hope those shin splints don’t stick around. With only 2 weeks to go, focusing on recovery seems to be the right decision.
Thanks Coco! I was a Peloton resister, but I’ve converted 🙂 Just so many options!
Oh I hope that shin pain resolves itself with nothing serious. How fun you and D finished your 6 WMM together!
Thanks Marcia! There was definitely some planning (and the help of marathon tours!) to be able to finish our 6th together. But now it sounds like we need to run Cape Cod, they are adding a 7th! Will you do it?
Glad the dental went well! It IS hard, no matter what they’re age.
I don’t run anywhere near as many miles as you, but when I do cardio + ST it’s not intense cardio so it’s all good IMHO.
I didn’t start running til my late 40s. But no BQs for me! Of course I’d actually have to run a marathon first . . . go Carrie!
I can’t believe you’re only 2 weeks out!
You are an inspiration too Judy! I love stories of people- particularly women- finding the joy of running later in life.
Great week! Glad you’re enjoying the Peloton app. I’ve been trying to revisit all of the Strength for Runners classes too. I haven’t done too many of the 20 min core classes, but I’ll try to remember to send you some of my fave 10/15 min classes.
I am really enjoying it Michelle! I actually realize I like the 10 min core better, it seems to get right to the point, ha!
I also like to have my strength day as only strength – mostly because I hate jumping around. haha! I swear I was sore for almost a week from starting back at my core exercises. The shape of my stomach definitely shows that I haven’t done it in a long time. oof! I’m committed to getting back at it though. Very inspirational friend you have there!
Me too! Not a big jumper, ha!