And the Training Begins

This week started my "hard core" get back in shape training program. I don't think I have run consistently since the end of March so I am really out of shape, my pace is all over the place and I'm mentally not ready for my marathon training program yet. Hopefully this "get back to it" training program will help. This week I did a couple mid-day runs. I am not at all a fan of hot running (let's be real, who is a fan of hot running). I when I started running I was an avid morning runner but here lately I have not been able to peel myself out of bed. Therefore, not running at all or running in the evenings. My schedule this summer has been very flexible but most of my free time has been in the afternoons, around 3 or 4. Leaving mid-day runs as my only option.

Here is a little recap if my first week of training:

Monday- 3 miles. I ran at 3 in the afternoon and had a 10:49 pace. It was unusually cool for the first day of July, but I am not at all complaining. It was really a great run! 

Tuesday- strength and core day. As I have said before, I don't work out other than running. and that is something I want and HAVE to change to be able to run this marathon. I found this core workout on Pinterest. It was hard and very challenging! 50 crunches, 40 mountain climber (I looks absolutely ridiculous doing these), 30 side crunches, 20 in and outs, 10 scissors. The work back up the "pyramid": 20 in and outs, 30 side crunches (other side), 40 mountain climber and 50 crunches to end the core pyramid from hell. I wasn't sore all day till I went to lay down to go to bed. 

Wednesday- Woke up mentally prepared for and easy 2 mile run. Checked my training one last time before heading out to run, turns out it was a 4 mile day. Didn't have enough time at that point in the day to run and shower before heading to babysit. So I procrastinated a bit and ran at 4pm, yuck. It was hotter than on Monday, made for a trickier run.  Run started strong and was feeling great. That is until the turn around point. Heat was getting to me and my poor hydration was kicking my butt. Walked more than my splits but I was disciplined enough to get out there and keep moving. I ran 4 miles with an 11:42 pace. 

So here is a funny side story and sorry if you find it utterly disgusting, but I'm a little proud and here is why. Kelsey and I run together every once in a while and she always give me a hard time that I don't sweat. I assure her every time that I do sweat she just can't see it. So after my hot 4pm 4 mile run, I am cooling off in my mom's office and telling her how sweaty I felt. I look down and noticed my sweat was visible in my arm pit, gross I know. But knowing that Kelsey doesn't believe that I ever sweat I had to take a picture and send it to her. So now I am sharing with everyone :)

Thursday- Happy 4th of July run with some wonderful ladies. Bethany and I ran 3 miles. Amanda and Holly were over achievers and ran further. It started getting warm during the run, so glad we ran in the morning. Paced out at 11:21. Super sore from Wednesday's run and Tuesday's core workout. Such a good feeling. 

 

Friday- Cross training day = roller skating day. Cross training simple means to do a cardio activity, other than running. Pretty sure my night of roller skating counts for that. AND I even logged it on my run keeper!! Skated a little over 4 miles in a little under an hour. So much fun that it didn't seem like a workout. That's my favorite kind of workout.

Saturday- End of week run. 35 minute run, distance doesn't matter. In 35 minutes I was able to run 3.29 miles. Paced out at 10:41. No splits on this run. Did, however, walk once a close to the end. Worked out great because I was able to finish strong. Ran with Evan, missed running with him. Always run faster with him. Felt the a little tight in my legs from roller skating in the first mile.

 

 

Overall it was a great first week of training. Did all my scheduled workouts and no injuries. Didn't pay a whole to attention to nutrition, hopefully, in time, that will fall into place. Next week, boxing begins (very nervous about this) and I'm sure I will have LOTS to say about this week, so there is something to look forward to.