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| Busse Woods Trail - GORGEOUS! |
Last week was spent trying to both recover from the Oshkosh half but also figuring out how to transition into half marathon training for the 13.1 Chicago half marathon. I definitely noticed that my legs were tired when running. I had to stop much more frequently to rest (even for a few seconds) than I think I should but I suppose it's to be expected. I am hoping that this week will be much better and my legs will be feeling back to normal.
I didn't really follow a training plan last week as I was trying to listen to my body but here's what I did do:
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| Steve & Naomi stretching |
Monday: Fat Bike Ride, 3.10 mi
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Run, 3.20 mi @ 9:41/mi (had some watch problems... grr...)
Thursday: Fat Bike Ride, 9.01 mi
Friday: Run, 4 mi @ 9:49/mi
Saturday: Group Run, 6 mi @ 10:12/mi
Sunday: Bike Ride, 8.07 mi
Having missed the last two Team Challenge training sessions I had a lot of fun hanging out with my team mates. It also helped that it was a gorgeous sunny day and we actually WANTED to be outside after the run. The group had 8 miles on the plan but I wasn't definitely not feeling up to that distance so I put in 6 miles. I am hoping to be back on the plan, as prescribed, for next weekend.
Who else was running/racing this week?
Love reading about the progression you've made! Good job!
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I did a recovery run on saturday morning, and my long run Sunday! Both nice, but wish it wasn't so much cooler on the lake! need a little tan work.
Was your group run at Busse early on Saturday? I passed a few groups out there on my long run (they were going the other way; I am not fast enough to pass anyone!) I may have seen you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great week for you; well done! My second half of the year is this Sunday, and I must admit I have mixed emotions. It's the first race I've ever done by myself (I usually have a lot of people at mixed paces in races; we run our own race but gather at the end) so it might suck ... but I am all about making it special, just for me!
Yep - we started running around 7:15-7:30 and we were there until after 9 I think. I train with Team Challenge and we were either wearing blue shirts or black shirts (mine was black). What a small world!
DeleteI think you'll still have a great race and I wish you the best - where are you running?
Our half was at LeRoy Oaks forest preserve in St. Charles; it was BEAUTIFUL! And the best part was, I finished in the upright position, smiling.
ReplyDeleteI am sure I saw your group on that Saturday run! I sure do love the small world runners share. Busse is a great place to run; sometimes I feel so lucky to have so many trails in our area to choose from.
Have a great week!