Marathon Monday- The woes of a morning runner

Week 6 Done and winter is brutal! Highs below 0, snow and nasty roads. Still dealing with some nasty sinus junk this week and needing sleep making me realize how tough it is to run after a long day at work! Heck I could barely keep my long run pace on my tempo run and flew on my long run! I just need sun and warmth again.

Monday: AM kickboxing Didn’t happen! and PM P90X Shoulders/Chest/Triceps/Abs
Tuesday: Intervals: 1 mile w/u 5x1200 at 6:35 6:45-7 pace 1 mile c/d 8 miles done
Wednesday: P90X Legs/Back/Abs and kickboxing
Thursday: Tempo Run: 1 mile easy 5 miles 7:30 pace 1 mile easy
Friday: P90X Biceps/Back/Abs and Kickboxing
Saturday: Long Run: 16.3 miles 2:13:55 8:13 pace
Sunday: 4.25 mile easy run and yoga

My workout buddy!
Week 7 of marathon training and week 8 P90X, loving it. I can honestly say that this less running is great. Never thought I’d say that but the variations in workouts is great!

Monday: AM kickboxing and PM P90X Shoulders/Chest/Triceps/Abs
Tuesday: Intervals: 1 mile w/u 7x800 at 6:30 pace 1 mile c/d 8 miles done
Wednesday: P90X Legs/Back/Abs and kickboxing
Thursday: Tempo Run: 1 mile easy 8 miles 7:45 pace 1 mile easy
Friday: P90X Biceps/Back/Abs and Kickboxing
Saturday: Yoga
Sunday: 18 mile run

What are your goals for the week? Accomplishments last week?

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Comments

  1. Runs With PugsFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Great job! This week, I plan on turning in a strong 10K performance and getting to boot camp on the regular. Last week, I nailed my bridge training. :)

    Keep it up!

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  2. Amy @ Jesus, Coffee & FitnessFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Great job on your week! This week my plan is to continue to keep up with my half marathon training plan and mix in more cross training. Abs, arms, shoulders and legs. I also want to start doing some yoga & pilates

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