Last week began my “comeback” to running. While I’m still not sure what I’m training for, I probably won’t make any decisions until 2019. The rest of the year will be just consistently getting mileage in. I hope I’ll be able to race more, but it will be weather dependent. I’ll race in the cold, but I won’t in icy conditions (something we definitely got last winter).
| Monday: | 10ish mile walk around New York City |
| Tuesday: | 60 minute run in Central Park/Walking Around NYC |
| Wednesday: | 6 mile run easy/ART with Dr. Trish |
| Thursday: | Medford Lakes Turkey Trot (20:24) Total miles: 8ish |
| Friday: | Easy 45 minutes |
| Saturday: | Easy 60 minutes |
| Sunday: | 10 miles with 6 at 7:11 |
As mentioned, the goal for the next few weeks is consistency. I plan to do workouts and race, but I don’t have any “big goals” right now. While I enjoyed marathon training more than I have previously, I have running missed shorter distances. I want to consistently get back under 19 minutes in a 5k.
On Tuesday I got to run in Central Park. I’ve never run in Central Park outside of the marathon so it was cool to run in the park for a relaxing run. I knew it was hilly, but I didn’t realize it was that hilly!
Medford Lakes Turkey Trot: 20:24
While it’s a Turkey Trot personal worst, I had a lot of fun. After getting active release the day before, my legs were sore. I knew they weren’t going to be magically better while racing and it was what it was. Combined with walking more than I have in a long time, I just felt stiff. Immediately into the race, I knew it wasn’t my day. I ended up finishing 4th woman and in 20:24. While I know my legs can move faster, Thanksgiving wasn’t the day. It was nice to get a shorter race in though and enjoy Thanksgiving morning with friends.
Friday and Saturday were both easy.
Sunday Tempo: 10 miles with 7 averaging 7:11
The goal was to go out for a longer run and see how my legs felt. I didn’t have a specific time goal in mind for the tempo, just to get some faster miles in. The tempo itself didn’t feel like I was overexerting myself, but it did feel challenging. I’m looking forward to consistently getting more tempos in. They have been my favorite workout for a while, and I always appreciate how strong I feel afterward.
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It’s hard to remember what it was like doing these runs both longer and faster but that is the beauty of fitness. I’m just glad to get back into it.
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Questions for you:
Do you prefer shorter or longer distances?
How did you celebrate Thanksgiving?