Again, I loathe to call this week 2. Why? Because I got my dumb bunny butt sick last Sunday and have been recovering, so it’s week 2 out of 2 I haven’t done the proper training on the proper schedule. However, considering the half is 10 weeks away whether I do it or not, here we go.
Last week’s plan went to crap so let’s just examine what I did:
Monday – sick. Barely made it through work. Was in no condition to do anything but lay on the couch and go to sleep around 9pm.
Tuesday – still sick, but not quite as much. I needed to move around so I did about 80% intensity DDR for about 30 mins.
Wednesday- felt better, but was snotty and coughy, so I stayed out of the gym for the sake of other people. If it wasn’t freezy outside I would have run but I didn’t want to aggravate the cold. Did 30 mins full intensity DDR instead.
Thursday – felt good enough to gym. Did 4 miles, allowed myself to go as slow as I wanted even though it was supposed to be my tempo. Got bored going supah slow and ended up around 10:20 pace. Could have gone faster too, but I didn’t have a rest day between runs so I took it as easy as I would let myself without going insane.
Friday- felt good and did my 6 mile long run for the week. Came in at a 10 min/mile pace. I’m supposed to be long running at around 9:40 so considering I still had the phlegm going on, I won’t complain.
Weekend – fail. Was supposed to do a 4×800 sprint session, or at least put in the miles, but I just rested.
So, considering I came down with the funk and sounded mostly like a dying narwhal all week, I feel like I did ok. I still have some congestion going on, but feel 100% healthy, so it’s time to pick up the pace. So, I present to you, Week 3!
Monday: warmup, 3×1600 @ 8:25 pace, cooldown.
Tuesday: DDR circuits (weights, I has missed you!)
Wednesday: 5 mile tempo @ 8:55 per mile (eeep – I didn’t even race this fast)
Thursday: DDR circuits (or equivalent gym type activities)
Friday: 7 mile run @ 9:40 per mile (yipes. Just…yipes)
Weekend: rest
Yoga shall be done twice this week. Whenever I can fit it in.
To be quite honest, the paces scare the crap out of me. But I figure the next few weeks I’m going to slog through them and see how close I can get (since I have a day of not-running after each), and then later, if my body still doesn’t wanna move so fast, adjust my expectations for my half time. This is the first week that *should* go as planned so cross your fingers for me! The weather is not cooperating well with my happy fun outside time, but considering I continually feel BETTER and FASTER when I get to run outside than when I get on a treaddy, I think it’s less key this time around than when I had barely ever run outside.
Other Things of Thingeeness:
-After my diatribe on smoking, I went 7 full days without one, and didn’t feel so crave-y until the alcohol came out Saturday. I think I was fairly responsible and didn’t have too many, and haven’t had one since. The cold weather helps. I think the goal will continue to be no smokes during non party times unless I’m crazy for one, and if I am, I should examine why (is it habit, stress, trying to suppress appetite, etc). During party time, keep it to one smoke per drink, max (and not use that as an excuse to start chugging drinks).
-I haven’t touched my book. I’m feeling burnt out in general, but definitely in terms of writing. I’m giving myself a little leeway here this month but it’s definitely one of my resolutions.
-We hung our Christmas lights on Saturday! Along with our tree, and old timey holiday music going all day, my little bah humbug heart grew at least 2 sizes.
-It really hit me Friday how gosh darn broke we are this month. Two weeks forced unpaid leave for Zliten at the end of the month, 6 months of car insurance coming due the 22nd (high time we get a better deal on car insurance), other bills, some dental work, gifts, etc etc. Considering we DO have 2 weeks off together for the first time in forever, we don’t want to just sit at home. So for the next 2 weeks, it’s cook/hang out at home palooza (a positive spin on something otherwise known as eating out/drinking out = banned)! We really sat down and looked for yummy recipes we’re excited about. Some are a little heartier and higher calorie, but these are the sacrifices I make so Zliten doesn’t pout too badly. Luckily, we’ve got a work party and 2 friend parties so we’re not going to feel *too* antisocial. We have some really cool plans for our time off and don’t want to have to cancel them!
-Also in that vein, I have given up clothes shopping for the month of December. I originally said that I would give up clothes for the month (which got a “woohoo” from Zliten), but that would be cold. So unless my only pair of nude nylons gets a run or somehow I am in need of something for running I cannot live without, no fashion related purchases until 2010. I know, I’m crying a little on the inside too.
-Oh, if anyone’s curious about my weight (yeah, didn’t think so), I’m still hanging out right around that 154 range. As always, I’m making the effort to eat healthily the majority of the time, and y’all know my workouts are hardcore, but my body just doesn’t want to budge. I counted my calories last week just as practice, but it’s reinforcing what I knew I would be at – about 1400 during the week, about 1800-2000 weekends. Which I think is reasonable and think that it seems like cruel and unusual torture to drop below. I’ve been doing some thought on that but I’ll save it for another navel gazing day.
I think that just about wraps it up. Everyone have a good weekend? What’s your #1 on your holiday wishlist from Santa?
I'm a video game producer and a lover of anything game related by trade. I'm a triathlete by hobby. I live for being on or in the water as much as I can - scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, water slides... you name it. The dichotomy between my outdoor and indoor realities are interesting, but they're all mine! Longer version
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