This Happened During A Long Run...
When I was running my 12 miler I paused to stretch during a walk interval. That is when I noticed that my car key and fob were missing from my running belt. F%&K! I finished the mile I was in then turned around to back track - keeping an eye out for my keys. I never saw them. Thankfully, my car was still in its spot - I had a fear that I dropped the key by the car and someone kidnapped it. I called my mom since she had my backup set, and the parental units headed out to meet me. The last three miles of that run were a mess since I was talking to my mom then my Hubby about the situation. I wasn't in a panic (like my family was worried about), but I was definitely distracted and it completely threw off my pace averages.When my parents arrived, my dad wanted to walk the path to see if we could find them, which was something I was not interested in doing that since I already ran 12 miles (even though I felt like I could run longer - probably due to my adrenaline of trying to find my keys). Plus, it was my Hub's one and only day off with me. So, after a half mile my mom and I turned back (leaving Dad seeking to achieve his ambitious idea of walking 3 or so miles in search of the keys). I left Mom with directions on how to find dad at the next parking lot, and headed home. My mom found my dad, who gave up the search. Now I'm down to one pair of car keys until I can get a replacement, and I'm guarding them like the Holy Grail.
Trust Your Training
On my last 6 mile mid-week run I felt so good. I feel like my training is going well, and I felt confident. The felt easy to me, and it made me think that my training is actually working.
Marathon Pace and Hill Repeats
I've been working on the making one of my mid-week runs at marathon pace (currently 12:30/mile) and the other with hill repeats. So far I'm not doing too badly, but I'm hoping to make it routine in hopes that it'll make a difference on marathon day. Fingers crossed!
Yoga
I also really started to get into yoga, and I'm loving it. I feel so good about myself that I'm (1) sticking with it, for once, (2) I found good yoga videos that don't hurt, and (3) That I feel like I'm learning and making bodily improvements. I've been following Yoga with Adriene videos on YouTube, and I think they're great.
For those starting out with yoga, take a look at her beginner videos. But what I've been doing on my XT days I've been doing just a video or a combo of yoga and some strength training moves added on.
One video that was posted earlier this month that I really like is the Strength and Stamina - Roller Derby video. I totally break a sweat with this one!
WORKOUT RECAP #36: SEPTEMBER 2 - 8
Day 245: Plan: 11 mile Run | Actual: 11.03 miles ran
Day 246: Plan: XT | Actual: 40 min yoga
Day 247: Plan: 6 mile Run | Actual: 6.14 miles ran
Day 248: Plan: XT | Actual: 15 Strength
Day 249: Plan: 6 miles Run | Actual: 6.14 miles ran
Day 250: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest
Day 251: Plan: Rest | Actual: Rest
Total Running Miles this week: 23.32 miles
Total Time Cross-training this week: 45 minutes
Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles
WORKOUT RECAP #37: SEPTEMBER 9 - 15
Day 252: Plan: 12 mile Run | Actual: 12.10 miles ran
Day 253: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest
Day 254: Plan: 6 mile Run | Actual: 6.02 miles ran
Day 255: Plan: XT | Actual: 40 min yoga
Day 256: Plan: 6 miles Run | Actual: 6.03 miles ran
Day 257: Plan: XT | Actual: 40 mins yoga
Day 258: Plan: Rest | Actual: Rest
Total Running Miles this week: 24.15 Miles
Total Time Cross-training this week: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles
WORKOUT RECAP #38: SEPTEMBER 16 - 22
Day 259: Plan: 9 mile Run | Actual: 9.05 miles ran
Day 260: Plan: XT | Actual: 20 mins yoga
Day 261: Plan: 7.50 mile Run | Actual: 7.54 miles ran
Day 262: Plan: XT | Actual: 40 min yoga
Day 263: Plan: 7.50 miles Run | Actual: 8.03 miles ran
Day 264: Plan: XT | Actual: 20 mins yoga
Day 265: Plan: Rest | Actual: Rest
Total Running Miles this week: 24.63 Miles
Total Time Cross-training this week: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles
WORKOUT RECAP #39: SEPTEMBER 23 - 29
Day 266: Plan: 14 mile Run | Actual: 14.02 miles ran
Day 267: Plan: XT | Actual: 40 minutes yoga
Day 268: Plan: 7.50 mile Run | Actual: 7.71 miles ran
Day 269: Plan: XT | Actual: 40 minutes yoga
Day 270: Plan: 7.50 miles Run | Actual: 7.82 miles ran
Day 271: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest
Day 272: Plan: Rest | Actual: Rest
Total Running Miles this week: 29.55 Miles
Total Time Cross-training this week: 1 hour, 20 Minutes
Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles
Total Running Miles to Date: 498.77 Miles
Total Time & Miles Cross-Training to Date: 13:05:00 | 0 Miles
Hope you all have a great week!
