{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.}
A good week, a bad week, a good week, a bad week. I feel that’s the pattern I’ve been determined to break during this training cycle.
Although, in reality the biggest cycle I want to break is the cycle of injury. I’m still doing physical therapy, but I’m on my way to making it to the starting line this year. That is a HUGE plus in my books.
Looking back at last year, I can tell you that my head was in a different place. I didn’t want this as badly. I wasn’t smart about my workouts. Ultimately, I had some hang-ups I still hadn’t let go of after all these years.
The beginning of this past week training was looking bleak. I once again let work get in the way of my workouts and by Thursday I had only ran 4 miles. I re-prioritized my other workouts and made my runs a priority. I finished my highest mileage week of the year and feel proud of the work I did.
I got through it because I’ve had this on my mind:
Train hard to race easy.
I embrace challenging runs. I think that’s why it’s easier for me to run in inclement weather than it is to complete a long run at a slow pace. Today, I think I learned how to cure myself of the bad LSD (long slow distance) runs. I make them challenging.
Keeping my goals at the forefront of my mind along with my current mantra/theme of “train hard, race easy”. Is keeping me going when I reach mile 7 and want to quit.
I want this.
SIDI: 97 days to go
- 4 miles @ tempo
- 4×800
- 7 mile recovery run
- 16 mile long run
- 1 easy spin
- 2 strength training sessions
- 3 core training sessions
What’s on your mind these days when you train/workout? What workouts are you committing to for the week?
Lots of walking these days in my late pregnancy. I keep that every workout will make me stronger for labor and delivery 🙂
Committing to three runs, two strength workouts, and a yoga class. It’s my last week of work and I’m traveling this weekend so we’ll see how I do!
Can I get that on a bumper sticker? My Monday mojo – thank you as always!
Ok Peeps…I’m New To This…But I Need MOTIVATION…I Have 81 days unil my FIRST OFFICIAL 1/2 Marathon (I know…I’m a Newbie)…48 years young…grandma of 9 & I’ve never run a marathon in my LIFE…I’ve let WAY too much time pass since I last trained & I’m about to give it my ALL with a 10 week 1/2 Marathon Training Schedule, compliments of FCITC…I can run 3 miles w/o any problems so I think I’ll be ok…So…this week…I’m following week one of training schedule..5 days of running various miles ea day…(1) cardio in & 2 Core Training…
You will be more than okay!! I’m so excited for you! I have a client that’s also training for his first 1/2 marathon in honor of his 60th Birthday. How’s that for inspiration? =)
I’ve commited to running twice a week, strength training, and Bikram!
I’m recovering from injury, too. After multiple attempts that were far too hard and far too soon, I’ve committed myself to two SLOW runs a week at a 1:1 ratio until my knees stop feeling like death.