Four weeks of training are in the barn for New York. Here’s how week 4 shook out:
Miles Run: 24
Miles Bike: 20
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 8x400m. Strength for legs
Wednesday: Bike 20 miles, Upper body strength
Thursday: Rest
Friday: 6 miles
Saturday: Swim
Sunday: 12 miles, yoga
This was a cutback week with only 3 runs. Honestly it made me a little antsy, so I threw in a bike ride. I’m working with a conservative plan from a NYRR coach, and, compared to the Run Less Run Faster plan I’m used to, feels verrry laid-back and easy. Even though I am in no shape physically or mentally for RLRF right now, and I’m not chasing an aggressive time goal, old habits die hard and it’s at times it feels weird to let the rigid pace requirements go. I find myself working to slow down more than speed up. Wait, what? I’m also nervous because there’s been no hill work yet. I need me something to get up and over all those darn bridges.
But trust the training, right? If you hadn’t noticed, I’m hanging onto that swim session. I’m still embarrassed and hope nobody notices me in the pool (crazy I know) but it’s getting done…
With school starting next week, I only have a few opportunities left for pre-dawn runs, which saddens me. Although the daylight is fading, I am looking forward to the heat and humidity easing a bit before I get to the really long runs.
Back-to-school. I went to the first of many meetings today. As I went through the arduous process of signing up (or not) for volunteer gigs, I noticed that instead of the PTO offering a monthly “dessert day” like they had in the past, they’re now having a dessert day every week. I was fine with buying Thing 2 a $3 ice cream or popsicle once a month. But once a week? No bueno. I know it’s my choice on whether or not to buy it, but it won’t help to have other kids sitting there with a weekly dessert.
How’s your training going? Have you ever changed training plans mid-stream? Would you be on board with a weekly dessert day?
Mmmm, dessert!
Looks like a good week. The cutback weeks always make me antsy too though.
NO to the weekly PTO desserts!! Is that a fund-raiser for PTO?
Kim, yes a fundraiser. But still excessive IMO.
My training’s a wreck at the moment. Some weeks I’m running only once or twice and others three. I managed decent kilometers last week but this week’s not looking great again. I just have to go with it and not beat myself up about it.You, on the other hand, are killing it!
I understand your feelings about not running enough on the plan…my plan definitely has less miles than I thought and it feels weird! But she’s got me doing so many other things…yesterday was rowing intervals, which just about did me in. All good right?
And that weekly dessert thing…just say no! I see so many overweight kids in my practice. The amount of junk thrown at kids now is out of control.
Hmm I’m thinking that’s a little excessive on the dessert! Can’t believe your kids will be in school next week – mine don’t go back until after labor day. Of course that hasn’t stopped our PTO from already trying to recruit volunteers – I’m hiding 😉
My training was derailed last week due to good ole RL. But I am starting new again this week.
I am trying to lose a few lbs, so no deserts for this girl! LOL
Looks like your training is going really well. I’m on board for a dessert day. I actually need a little bit of chocolate every day so that way I don’t crave it. It works for me!
Ahh! I wish we had dessert day every week…oh wait. High school kids eat junk every DAY (seriously, it’s disgusting).
I am so excited for you to tackle NYCM!!!! I must live vicariously through you!
Don’t be embarrassed about your swimming! Just do your thing! We’ve cut back on the amount of running days per week during marathon training (from 5 to 4). Do what you feel is best for you!
Ummmmmmmmmmmm, my weekend treat cookies! 😉
Nice training week! Good to see that swimming workout is still in the mix. That will help with endurance among other things.
I’m all for a treat per week if my kid uses their own money. 🙂
Looks like solid training to me, but I know what you mean about old habits dying hard. This training cycle will have to be easier than previous ones and it will be interesting to see how I feel about that!
As for dessert day, weekly does sound like a lot… especially because it seems like there’s often something else going on at school(birthday cupcakes, parties, etc) – it’s never really just that once.