Workout Recap - Week 17

Sunday, April 19th – 3.11 mile run with the hubby

Monday, April 20th – Rest day

Tuesday, April 21st – 5.1 mile progression run

Wednesday, April 22nd – 5 mile run

Thursday, April 23rd – Rest day

Friday, April 24th – 7 mile run + 8 mile bike ride with the hubby

Saturday, April 25th – 10.10 mile run 

I decided this would be a cutback week for me (dial back the mileage a bit and let my body recover). Instead of a longer run on Sunday I joined the hubby for a morning 5K. Also, on Wednesday, I didn't feel like running in the dark yet again, so I pushed my run till after work. Friday's run was a bit off because my stomach was feeling a little wonky. All-in-all, none of the runs felt great, but I got them done and checked off another 30.30 miles. Here's to everything starting to click soon. 

How were your workouts this past week?

Walt Wednesday

Some people do a "Wordless Wednesday" post, where they simply share a photo or image, but I thought I'd make a little series out of my Wednesdays. And since I love alliteration so much, why not go with Walt Wednesdays (obviously everyone can use a little break from the seriousness, scariness and sassiness of life - and what better way to help put a smile on your face than with a cute wiener dog picture, am I right?!)... So, without further ado...

WALT WEDNESDAY!

When life gets overwhelming, how do you de-stress? 

Workout Recap - Week 16

Sunday, April 12th – 10 mile solo run, 2 mile run with the hubby

Monday, April 13th – Rest day

Tuesday, April 14th – 5.05 mile run

Wednesday, April 15th – 5.2 miles of hill repeats

Thursday, April 16th – 6 mile run

Friday, April 17th – Rest day

Saturday, April 18th – 7 mile run 

Sunday's run was one of the strongest runs I've had in quite some time. The overcast skies and light rain definitely helped. I felt like I could run forever, but called it after 10 miles because I didn't want to over-exert myself. When I was pulling up at the house, though, the hubby was heading out for two miles, so I decided to join him for a little shakeout jog which felt great too. And then the hubby left Thursday morning for a photoshoot for a couple days so I decided to run after work on Thursday that way I didn't have to wake up at 4:15am. All of the runs felt strong this week. I think next week I'll do a bit of a cutback week and dial back the mileage a smidge before I try to increase it slowly again (35.25 miles this week, baby!)! 

How were your workouts this past week?

Walt Wednesday

Some people do a "Wordless Wednesday" post, where they simply share a photo or image, but I thought I'd make a little series out of my Wednesdays. And since I love alliteration so much, why not go with Walt Wednesdays (obviously everyone can use a little break from the seriousness, scariness and sassiness of life - and what better way to help put a smile on your face than with a cute wiener dog picture, am I right?!)... So, without further ado...

WALT WEDNESDAY!

When life gets overwhelming, how do you de-stress? 

Workout Recap - Week 15

Sunday, April 5th – 3.66 mile trail run with the hubby

Monday, April 6th – Rest day

Tuesday, April 7th – 8 mile run

Wednesday, April 8th – 5 mile run

Thursday, April 9th – 7.65 mile solo run, 3 mile run with the hubby

Friday, April 10th – Rest day

Saturday, April 11th – 7 mile run (the first 4 miles solo, the last 3 with the hubby)

This week was a little different because my work schedule was different. There are two dentists at the dental office I work at, but this week one of them was off since his kids were on Spring Break. Since we were seeing about half as many patients, we only needed half as many front desk staff. I only had to work Monday and Friday, which meant I used those as my two rest days and got to run whenever my heart wanted on the other days. The hubby is also trying to get more consistent with his running, so he joined me THREE times this week - WHOOO HOOO! I don't mind running his pace if he's willing to pound the pavement (or trounce the trails) with me. Almost 35 miles for the week - AWESOMESAUCE!

How were your workouts this past week?

Walt Wednesday

Some people do a "Wordless Wednesday" post, where they simply share a photo or image, but I thought I'd make a little series out of my Wednesdays. And since I love alliteration so much, why not go with Walt Wednesdays (obviously everyone can use a little break from the seriousness, scariness and sassiness of life - and what better way to help put a smile on your face than with a cute wiener dog picture, am I right?!)... So, without further ado...

WALT WEDNESDAY!

When life gets overwhelming, how do you de-stress? 

Workout Recap - Week 14

Sunday, March 29th – 10 mile run

Monday, March 30th – Rest day

Tuesday, March 31st – 5.2 miles of hill repeats

Wednesday, April 1st – 3.1 mile run

Thursday, April 2nd – Rest day

Friday, April 3rd – 7 mile run 

Saturday, April 4th – 7 mile run, 8 mile bike ride with the hubby

Wednesday my body wasn't having it. Maybe it was fatigue, maybe it was the hills the day before, maybe it was a bad night of 'sleep', but I could tell I was off from the start of the run, so decided to pull the plug once I hit the 5K distance. My other runs were fine, but I could tell by Saturday that the right hip was feeling a bit tight (once I warmed up, it was better, but the first half mile or so felt a little clunky). Gotta get in some extra stretching I think... especially if I am going to start slowly increasing my (weekend) mileage. But a week of almost 33 miles all while not feeling my best? I'll take it!

How were your workouts this past week?