Last week was both mentally exhausting and physically. Luckily, when it mattered the most, I was able to run fast. That being said, running is never my life priority. Yes, I have a running blog, but my life and overall wellness mean more to me.
| Monday: | Easy 60 minutes |
| Tuesday: | Easy 60 minutes |
| Wednesday: | 6X800s at 6 min pace |
| Thursday: | Rest |
| Friday: | Easy 45 minutes |
| Saturday: | Cupids Chase 5k (18:38) |
| Sunday: | 14 miles with fast finish |
Thoughts:
My legs were tired for most of the week. My husband was supposed to get home on Wednesday but a last minute change caused him not too. Which began an added stress. I didn’t handle it well. Was I crying all of the time? No, but was it an added stress? Yes. With life responsibilities, sleep took a hit. Luckily on Friday night, I fell asleep early and I got a lot of extra rest which ended up helping with the 5k.
6X800s at 6 min pace with 1/4 mile jog recovery
As I mentioned on Instagram, it poured rain during the workout. For some reason, I was drawn outside. My legs were tired, and I could feel that. I got the workout done. Was it my favorite? No, but I finished and moved on.
Cupids Chase 5k (18:38):
I’ll have a full recap this week, but I felt better than I anticipated. My splits were 5:59, 5:52, 6:02. It’s my fastest 5k since my burnout, and I was definitely not expecting to run that fast with everything I’ve been dealt with. I can’t complain. I am excited to be that far into the 18s again, and I know on a good day, I’m capable of more.
Posts of the week:
20 Podcasts to Keep You Entertained
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Mercy 3 Miler (18:20)
Questions for you:
Did anyone do any Valentines Day races?
How was your week of training?