Since Wineglass is in 17 weeks now, I guess it’s safe to say I’m “training,” even if that means a bunch of easy miles and some cross training for now. The leg feels great, but I’m still trying to semi-smart with mileage increases. That said, I’m also not wasting any time trying to get back into my grove.
Here’s how last week went down:
Monday – spin class + elliptical, strength (core, arms)
Tuesday – 6.4 miles easy, strength (core, legs)
Wednesday – 7.25 miles with Betsy, strength (core)
I couldn’t imagine a better partner to run Wineglass with, and am always amazed at the amount of things Betsy and I manage to chat about over a handful of miles – nutrition/dietetics, training, life things – running buddies are the best.
Thursday – 6 miles, strength (core, glutes)
Friday – spin class + elliptical, strength (core, arms)
Saturday – 9 miles easy, strength (core)
The Mini 10K was in the morning, and it was the first in five or so years I hadn’t raced. Sadz. I made up for it by running early and semi-stalking the pros – Desi Davila, Stephanie Rothstein, Neely Spence – pre-warm-up. Seeing those inspirational ladies definitely fueled the fire for my own training!
Sunday – 6.75 miles easy, strength (core, legs)
Total: 35.35 miles
Right now, cross training is still important since I can’t run every day just yet, and I actually really like the spinning classes at my gym. The music and instructors are decent and it’s a nice change in pace. That said, once the mileage creeps up spinning will have to take a backseat to the bridle path, and I am more than ok with that! I’ve also been working on strength every day, and instead of doing some random crunches and lifting like previous training cycles, I’ve been using the Nike Training Club app to focus on specific areas and alternate days. It takes a little more time, but hopefully it’ll pay off in the end!
It was pretty perfect running weather last week – rare for the (sort of) beginning of summer. I have a feeling the heat will be back sooner rather than later, and I’m definitely down for a summer full of sweaty runs.
Summer also means lots of my favorite seasonal foods and meals, like fish tacos:
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baked cod, avocado, salsa, jack cheese, sauteed kale/bell pepper/onion on corn tortillas
And froyo:
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toppings with a side of froyo
What about you – favorite seasonal meal or food? Do you cross train during marathon training?
