Marathon Weekly: Too Close for Comfort

Coffee & macarons
This week I was starting to think that I have 11 weeks until race day and need to rethink my goals as training is not coming together. Not what I wanted since I had hoped for this to be a great race. I know I still have time but with speedwork lacking still and 13.1 being my longest run this training I am wondering what will happen. I love being outside in summer so I can’t stand the idea of staying inside to cross train on the elliptical or bike and being home with a 3 year biking outside is tough plus I hate to throw her in childcare at the gym every day so we run together. I am listening and okay with not running if I hurt and pushing if I can, happy to say I can make it about 2 miles or speedy running without pain, then time to go easy.

Week 4 was much different than I have done lately: low mileage, relaxing, family fun time and even a race with a unexpected finish (more tomorrow) and guess what? I swam this week!
Monday: Short stress relief run with Morgan and core before taking my boards J
Tuesday: I slept in, it rained so no walking to gymnastics. Got in strength and core.
Wednesday: Walked 4 miles at zoo then ran 2.5 miles each way to/from dentist (yes I am that girl, don’t worry I brought a dry shirt to put on)
Thursday: Strength with trainer (increased my front squat weight) and easy run to/from gym (3 miles total)
Friday: Berry picking and no spin, ran 2 miles each way to/from store
Saturday: 3.7 mile race with mom’s run group and then kid’s race with O. Busy day including her first fireworks at night! Strength in afternoon
Sunday: 3.1 mile run with Morgan, 5.5 mile run/walk with Matt and O. I swam 20 min! J
Pre-Race with MRTT

Week 5 is continuing to be an easy week. I have been cleared for 1 long run and keeping the others short and easy. I have another appointment with my sports doc on Tuesday and hope to run a 5K on Wednesday. This week the crazy heat is on the way, talk of 100F in the near future, ugh! I love summer and heat but not that much.
Monday: Not sure, a walk and core. Considering zumba or another swim
Tuesday: Morning spin (I will go this week), strength with trainer. Evening run coaching
Wednesday: 5K race
Thursday: Strength and evening run with MRTT
Friday: Spin class run to/from gym
Saturday: Long run and strength

Sunday: Bike and swim

How was your week? Any training issues or are things going great?





Comments

  1. EBJuly 15, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Finding the time for all workouts is really tough during marathon training. Keep positive. Would looking for a training plan that fits your schedule better be helpful?

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    1. Coach JenJuly 15, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      Yes, this can be tough but I actually write my own plans and make things flexible. My problem right now is rehabbing an injury while trying to train and needing to limit my running.

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  2. jillconyersJuly 15, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Cleared for a long run? That's great! My training is actually going great. I haven't been able to say that in way too long.

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    1. Coach JenJuly 15, 2013 at 8:40 AM

      That is great Jill! :) Yep, 1 long easy run and everything else short and easy it's a start :)

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  3. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I'm glad that you have been cleared for a long EASY run - I hope that you are able to do it pain-free!!!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Training issues for me are just finding time. I work 30 hours a week and commute an hour each way. Right now, I'm fitting it in, but every week I bump the mileage up between 1-3 miles and will eventually start grad school in September. Running 35+ miles a week is going to be crazy!!!

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    1. Coach JenJuly 15, 2013 at 1:38 PM

      The key for me when I was working and in grad school was scheduling workouts (and getting up early). You can do it!

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  5. Mommy Run FastJuly 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    That is a light week for you! Glad you're enjoying some cut backs, and I look forward to reading about your race!

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  6. Mindy BobeJuly 15, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Great week Jen! I'm sure your body is appreciating the cut back! Can't wait to hear about your race!

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  7. Life After HeelsJuly 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Great job. Glad you were able to enjoy it

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  8. MarissaJuly 15, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Glad you were cleared!!! Yea finding time is the hard part, but I'm over the humidity & heat messing up my training...Oct will be here soon and I hope I'm ready :-) eek!!!

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  9. Run DMTJuly 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I didn't realize you were injured and ran your 5K (and placed!) with an injury! Way to go! Hope the weather and everything else cooperates for you to get those runs in!

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    1. Coach JenJuly 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      Thanks, long time hamstring injury has been holding me back for months :(

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  10. Ron @RunningfromdebtJuly 16, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    For me finding time during the week is the hardest. I am busy juggling a crazy work schedule along with my two toddlers. my plan this week is to run a 12 mile long run on Saturday and hopefully 8 miles during the week in divided days.

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    1. Coach JenJuly 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM

      Work and kids do make for tough training, good luck this week.

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