{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.}
I have an addictive personality and my current addiction is turning me into a couch potato.
I just can’t get enough of the Olympic Games.
Today I headed out for my worst training run of the season. I had sixteen miles on tap for today and I suffered through 9.5 miles. When I first started out I had trouble catching my breath and the negative long run thoughts immediately flooded my brain. I tried to take control over my thoughts and by mile three I was in a nice groove and ready to rock the remaining 13 miles.
By 5.5 miles my twenty ounce water bottle was empty and I was beginning to swim in my own sweat. I refilled my water bottle and added half of a nuun tablet and headed north. I played the light pole game (just run to the next light pole) and then started counting (I count to 100 over & over again). Each time I reached 100 and was still running felt like an accomplishment.
After a walk break around 7 miles I was totally toast. My nuun infused water was gone and every step felt heavy and labored. I decided I’d run back to the east side via Central Park and conclude today’s run.
Am I disappointed?
A little. It was 85 degrees with 90% humidity. I know my body and I know when I’m done. I was done and I didn’t push through just to push through. I had a 10-miler on the schedule for next weekend, so I’ll just run this 16-miler then.
Is my confidence level down?
Of course it is. I didn’t finish the run I had set out to do.
Does this change my marathon game plan?
Absolutely not! Every training cycle includes a bad long run so I’m checking it off my list for this cycle and I’m moving on with high hopes and hard work.
Workout commitments for the week:
- 16 mile run
- 1 Tempo
- mile repeats
- spin class
- 3 strength/core workouts
- pt stretches every single day!
What challenges did you face with your workouts this past week? What workouts are you committing to for the week?
I’m a long time reader, but this is my first SIDI commitment! I’m entering in to my busiest season at work, so I know I’ll be tempted to skip some workouts. Here’s the plan for the week:
-5mile run
-circuit training, of some sort
-long walk
-6 mile run
-circuit training
-10 mile run
-short shake out run or long walk
Thanks for the extra motivation for the week now that I’ve put my plan out there!
I’m so glad your joining me this week! Great workout schedule!
I can understand how your confidence can be affected but we will all have bad runs. You will make it up next week. It’s still early in the training period.
Here’s my SIDI:
Mon: Off
Tue: Physique 57
Wed: 6 mile run
Thurs: Physique 57
Fri: 3 mile run
Sat: 9 mile run
Sun: Off
I was in the same boat today! I just couldn’t power through, no matter how I tried. I really like your counting to 100 trick. I’ll be trying that. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of it… I love counting. haha.
So sorry you had a sucky run! You are one tough gal and will bounce back. I have confidence in you, Jess!!
I had a good mental power through experience this Sat. I did a sprint tri and less than 1 min into the swim I had a panic attack because the water was super cloudy and I couldn’t feel my feet b/c I was not prepared for cold weather on the beach (even though the water was warm). I considered hoping in a kayak, but decided to push through doing breast stroke most of the time so I could see. I finished the swim 13th in my age group which was very disappointing as I consider myself a strong swimmer and expected to be one of the first finishers in my wave. And then my bike helmet clip broke in the transition area…. Luckily I had three hairbands on me and I was able to ‘secure’ the helmet. Shaken, behind, and upset, I headed off on the bike and run. I managed to harness something inside me and killed it. I finished 4th in my age group, which was a huge surprise. Sometimes it is good to quit if you are injured. But wardrobe malfunctions and nerves are no reason not to finish strong.
This week is mini rest and recovery. No double workouts. Yay!
Monday-Swim 45 mins + core
Tuesday-Usually 7.5 mi speed workout, but I’m going to jog easy for 55 mins or so.
Wednesday-Swim 60 mins
Thursday-Run 3-4 mi + core
Friday-Rest
Saturday-11 mile bike
Sunday-Rest
Yes, runs can stink. Yes, runs can be the best thing ever. Will either impact your training schedule – no! Love that you are fully aware of the ups and downs schedules show us.
And you have every excuse to tune into the Olympics. I was running on the dreadmill watching track and field and it honestly pushed me faster!