Training last week was anything but exciting. I ran the Shamrock half last Sunday, and I can’t say I’m fully recovered from the race. I had thought about jumping into the Love Run Half in Philadelphia yesterday, but I didn’t feel like racing hard when I didn’t feel 100%.
Most of my runs throughout the week were easy, and there was too crazy. I ran a couple of times with my husband before he left on Tuesday. On Saturday, I ran into one of coworkers during her first run back after an injury that involved surgery.
I did have two workouts to ease me back into running hard:
Thursday:
8X2 min hard (average 6:21 pace)
4X45 seconds hard (average 6:00 pace)
4X 30 seconds hard (average 6:00 pace…goal was 5:27)
I didn’t feel awful during my workout on Thursday, but my calves felt sore. After my workout, I went and got ART on my calves from Dr. Kemonosh and staff, which immediately loosened them up. Why I didn’t go earlier in the week is a mystery to me. They are still tight, but significantly looser than beforehand.
Sunday:
As I mentioned, I contemplated jumping into the Love Run, but my body was not ready. Could I have finished? Yes but I know I wouldn’t have been happy or thrilled with the result.
3X1 mile (6:20 average per mile)
3×1000 (6:19 average per mile)
3X600 (6:01 average per mile)
While this workout was slower than anticipated, I was proud of myself for getting out the door and getting it done.
Next Week:
Next week I’m racing the Phillies 5k (In the last 12 months, it is my fastest 5k). I’m looking forward to it. I have talked with my coach recently, and I believe I run my best as well as being mentally happier when I race frequently. We will be adding several 5ks in my calendar and racing more frequently.
Posts from the week:
Why 5ks are the Best
Shamrock Half Marathon (1:26.49)
3 Years or Reviewing NJ Diners
Questions fo you:
Do you find yourself running better when you race more or less?
What was your best workout of the week?