Training Weekly 17



Week 16 meant Marathon! And an actual taper filled with all the normal taper craziness, but add to that grad school graduation and some answers on O’s health issues, 1 year and maybe an answer finally but just more stress. Guess what there was even snow again this week, really it is mid May can I stop saying this soon?! L With the foot issues I actually had an easy week with lots of rolling and icing…


Monday: Pilates/core
Tuesday: 4.5 mile run to/from O’s gymnastics in morning 3.5 miles easy with group in evening
Wednesday: 3.5 miles easy with friends
Thursday:  Core
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 26.2 miles at this little thing called a marathon, it was a crazy day with everything against me. No goals met but I loved the race (full report tomorrow)
Sunday: 3 mile walk/core

So is this Week 17? Who knows but it is recovery week and evaluate my training plans.
Goal: Like I said figure out my plans (half marathon in 3 weeks and 5K in 5 weeks). Evaluate nutrition plan and write 5K training plan to combine with half training for a few weeks.

Monday: Yoga, ? easy elliptical/spin to loosen legs
Tuesday: Morning weights with trainer & Easy evening Run (coaching)
Wednesday: Morning Run (? Miles see how things feel) or bike during preschool, yoga
Thursday: Morning Spin & Weights, ?Run
Friday:  Spin and Core
Saturday: 6-8 Mile run with group & weights
Sunday: 10 Miles run if things are good, ? bike

How was your week? Hope all the moms had a great Mother’s Day!





Comments

  1. EmmaMay 13, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Can't wait to hear how it went! Rest all this week ;)
    emma @ amomrunsthistown.com

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  2. fancy nancyMay 13, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    So excited to hear how it went!! Rest up chickie!

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    1. Coach JenMay 13, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      I'm trying to rest this week, no too great at it!

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    you are such a tease! I am anticipating your post tomorrow. CONGRATS!!

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  4. Rachelle QMay 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Way to go Jen!!

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  5. Mommy Run FastMay 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Can't wait to hear all the details!

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  6. SarahMay 13, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Loving the race is a good thing! Looking forward to hearing your full race report.

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    1. Coach JenMay 13, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      I think this may be the first time I said this (besides Boston). :)

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  7. Mindy BobeMay 13, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Congrats on the marathon Jen! I can't wait to read the recap! And seriously? More snow? Wow!

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  8. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Hope you find out about O soon. Great plan this week!

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  9. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    More snow?!? Seriously? Wow! Well, I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day! Looks like you had a good week! Your post just made me realize that I need to look at my nutrition more often. I think I'll start keeping a food journal again.

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    1. Coach JenMay 15, 2013 at 6:49 AM

      Thanks :)
      Nutrition is huge and I often overlook it, ugh!

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