This week was crazy! I had stuff going on all week, so it was hard to get some of my workouts in–work, edits for a cookbook I’m coauthor for (more on that soon), etc. How was your week?
Workouts in Review
Here’s the rundown for the week:
Monday: ~30-minute yoga practice with Yoga with Adriene’s 30-Day Challenge (day 2)
Tuesday: 10 minutes StairClimber; 1-hour Pilates; 25-minute treadmill run (intervals); ~25 minute yoga practice with Adriene again (day 3)
Wednesday: 1-hour restorative yoga class, 30-minute treadmill run
Thursday: 1-hour pump class
Friday: Rest (a ton of walking around, running errands, though!)
Saturday: 7.07 miles (Week five of Jeff Galloway’s half marathon training plan. Did an awesome point-to-point route on our local river trail. The plan called for 6.5 miles, so I ran that and then walked the extra half mile home.)
Sunday: Rest
Highlight
Saturday’s long run was pretty great. I got a little tired, but my fueling and hydrating were on target. (AND that’s the farthest I’ve run in over a year. Sad but true.)
Things to Work On
My long run took place around 1:00 p.m. because I had to work in the morning, which doesn’t normally happen. So, I need to make sure not to overschedule my workload and get out there earlier. Running in the afternoon is not my favorite.
Thought for the Week Ahead
Be stronger than your excuses.
Let’s be strong and not make excuses this week!
Don’t forget to visit Jesica’s blog and check out her weekly update post and other linked-up posts. I’m also linking up with Tara from Running ‘n’ Reading for her Weekend Update link-up.
How was your long run?
What’s your favorite post-workout snack?
My long run was only 8 miles this week, whoo hoo! It’s hard to run at a time you don’t usually. That happened to me a few times this week. I prefer sticking to the routine!
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Way to run! Feels good to get a long run in. 🙂 I love sticking to routine too, but sometimes life’s just crazy. Sigh.
Looks like a good week of workouts! My long run was on Sunday and it was also in the afternoon. I’m not a fan of afternoon runs either as I was struggling on my run. I’m just glad I got it done! Hopefully my next long run will be in the morning, it just depends on schedules (Hubby’s/kiddos).
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Way to get your long run done! Hope your next long run works out to be in the morning. Have a great week!
Well, I had to do my long run (12 miles) late in the day on Saturday, as well, thanks to some nasty weather; I don’t like running that late, but I was determined to get it done. My favorite post-workout snack is a Picky Bar! I love them! Sounds like you had a very nice training week; keep up the great work! Thanks so much for linking up with the blog and I hope your week is off to a great start.
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Way to go getting that done. I hate it when the weather throws everything off. I have to try Picky Bars. I’ve heard good things but haven’t had one yet. Thanks for hosting! 🙂
Great job with your long run! And I love that your garmin alerts you to your longest run!!
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It’s a nice perk that my Garmin sort of cheers me on. Gives me a little more motivation. 🙂
I struggle if I have to run in the afternoons. I prefer early mornings which means my favorite post run snack is breakfast – oatmeal with blueberries. It’s great you got that first long run of the year done. I’m sure there will be many, many more.
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It’s so hard to run in the afternoons! I normally run in the mornings too, so it was so hard to go out later… That sounds like a great breakfast. I’m a fan of eggs and toast. 🙂
Great job last week. I love how much yoga you did. I’ve really been focusing on integrating more restorative yoga into my training regimen. And how exciting about the cookbook! Can’t wait to hear more. Thanks for linking up!!! Have a great week this week. xo
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Restorative yoga is the best. I try to go twice a week, and it has really helped out my training. I’ll reveal more about my cookbook soon. 🙂 Thanks for hosting! Have a great week too!
“Be stronger than your excuses.” I have always loved that quote! Good job with your long run and getting in your distance. Plus, having your fueling and hydration on point is always a bonus!