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Apr 7, 2013
All Posts· Training Diaries

Say it, Do it! {formatting issues}

{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.}

 

The format of last week’s planned workouts just didn’t workout too well. I was flying high after a great week of workouts, but my legs just weren’t on board.

I can be stubborn about certain things, but I will always choose listening to my body over pushing myself to complete a self assigned workout for the sake of completing the workout.

That being said, I ran easy, missed my speedwork and my long run, but it’s okay!

I’ve said it before here and I’ll say it again, I always build in extra time into a training schedule because inevitably something happens and I miss a key workout or two.

What do I do when I miss key workouts like today’s long run?

I regroup and let it go.

If I hold onto the few workouts I’ve missed, I’m discrediting the ones I’ve pushed through and I’m also discrediting what my body is telling me.

Always listen to your body, it will pay off in the end even if it means missing a key workout every now and then.

And remember quality over quantity.

Workouts for the week:

  • A long run of 20 miles
  • A tempo run at marathon goal pace of 13.1 miles
  • A spin class at the Sports Bra Challenge
  • Two easy runs
  • Two strength workouts
  • At least one rest day

Do you build extra time into your training schedule? How do you feel when you miss key workouts?

Let me know in the comment section what workouts you’re committing to this week or if you’re doing your own SIDI it post this week leave me the link so I can check it out!

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  1. Jen O. says

    April 7, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Good luck with your workouts this week! Last week I sort of didn’t pay any attention to my planned workouts and just did what I felt like doing. Sometimes it feels like when I just run for the sake of running – rather than training – it’s easier for me to get out the door. I don’t put the run on a pedestal quite as much. I’m wondering if I should just stick to that mindset for awhile – since I’m not really explicitly planning on training for any runs until the NYRR Women’s Mini 10k.

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  2. Theodora says

    April 7, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Are you doing the 12pm or 1:45 sports bra challenge? I’m doing the 12!

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  3. Maggie @ FatBottomSlim says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    I can’t wait for the Sports Bra Challenge on Sunday!

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  4. Nichole says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I just took a much needed week completely off in hopes to get motivated again.

    Regrouping and letting it go is essential!

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  5. Jen says

    April 8, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I hate missing key workouts, but I try to build extra time into my schedules now so that I can accommodate sickness/aches/pains. However, I’m worried that I won’t be on schedule for NJ now!!

    http://www.jensbestlife.com/2013/04/workout-recap-and-weekly-goals-gearing.html

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I'm Jess Underhill, a certified run coach and freelance fitness writer. I experienced my first runner’s high when I was 13 and it had a profound impact on how I saw myself and this world. My mission in life is to help people chase down their personal bests and crush their goals so that they too, can change their perceptions. Read More…

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