Week 17!
Weekly Miles:
Running: 54.58 miles, 7:55:39 hours
Cycling: 0 miles, 0 hours
Yoga/stairs: 00:31:00
Total Miles for this cycle:
Running: 890.60 miles, 125:53 hours
Cycling: 186.63 miles, 14:42 hours
Yoga/stairs: 05:16 hours
Summary
I’m ready for Boston. I’m ready to run this race and move onto the next things- Copenhagen marathon for funsies and IM Louisville. 18 weeks is a long time to focus on one event, and I’m reaching the end point of my mental endurance for this training cycle. I need more sleep which I’ll get this week during my 10 day taper (which started Thursday after my last hard workout.)
Everything went well this week minus when I slipped on ice. I’m down 6.5lbs since I started this cycle (a constant roller coaster of up/down) but down now due to eating well and no beer - except the handful I’ve had in the past 6 weeks.
Ze and CB have asked to have a photo session once every 4 months so they can just reuse those stale pictures instead of creating new content for their social media channels. I said that’s lame. People will notice and not take them seriously.
Lowlight
I had to document where I fell. It was .25 into my 2nd interval.
Slipping on the ice during 10 miles worth of intervals at goal pace and almost going for a swim in the lake Thursday. I got too close to the ice-I should have known better. By the time my foot hit the ice I knew I was toast. Luckily I only ended up with a bruised elbow and some soreness in my neck and side for a few days. I’m ok now. And I’m sure people are sick of me talking about it- but it was the most *exciting* thing in my life this week. Lol
Highlights
Running 6x1 mile repeats outside. I also chatted with another runner out on the path during one of my recoveries which pumped me up.
The 10 miles of intervals at goal pace on Thursday despite the fall. I felt good and In control and my splits were right on target.
Running 8 outside on Sunday. I stayed away from the ice.
Running with my run club on Saturday. They are amazing!
Another massage!
Getting a new camera with the money I won from getting 1st in the March madness bracket at work! I know 0 about basketball.
Thoughts
I still feel there’s no way I’ll be able to maintain 7:15’s for 26.2 miles. (I said that about the half marathon too and I slayed that goal). The weather is looking pretty much ideal minus some rain, so luckily it won’t be a factor this year. I feel like the 3:10 is a stretch probably because I’m tired and my legs need to fully recover- which what taper is for. It’s also because I haven’t been able to fully adjust my mindset from being a 3:30 marathoner with all the paces (easy/hard whatever) associated with that to a 3:10 marathoner wannabe even though I know my paces are much faster than all my previous cycles- despite feeling great.
Looking Forward
I need to make sure I get more sleep this week. My weight is at a good place and I’m sure I’ll lose another pound or 2 during the week from eating well. I just need to continue to take care of myself- can anyone recommend self care tips? (JK, I’m good!) Hot baths have been helping with recovery too. I’m so blessed I can sneak away from my dog mother runner responsibilities so I can soak in salt and essential oils.
The countdown is on for Ze to start running with me- after Boston when he is one year old. (Fun fact, his birthday is 4.16, the date of the Boston Marathon this year- he was born on Easter last year, the day before Boston) I ordered Ze a running leash which connects to me at the waist vs handheld so that I will have more control- I spoke with 2 dog parents at MRC who recommended this leash so I hope it will be good and I won’t get knocked on my ass and break something due to Ze Pequeno. I also ordered Ze a no pull harness because he’s crazy and won’t listen outside. It’s my fault for not being more consistent- taking time in the winter to work on walking properly was not a priority- getting him to go to the bathroom outside was bigger.
For this next week I’ll be doing more yoga, going over my race day plan, and making sure I eat appropriate amounts of food - my problem is that I eat way too much. Closer to Wednesday I’ll check the weather and decide what to pack- but I’m set on race day kit regardless. I’m really excited for this race!
I’m enjoying cooking new to me recipes and am currently at 25/52 for 2018. A continually updated list is
{HERE}Days to go: 7!! One week from today! 🙀🦄
Yassssssssssss the home stretch! Your splits are on fire, even with that dumb arse fall. Ha, that reenactment pic though, I die! Man, I felt like we HARDLY talked about it. Did we even talk last week?!??!!
ReplyDeleteI am stoked for your race. At this time next week you will be DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!!! Woot! And trust in your training and go for it. You'll be upset with yourself if you don't leave it all out there.
That is cool you can run with Ze soon!!!!!