Total mileage this week was 16.1. Here's how the week went.
(I'm going to try to take what-I-wore shots again. I mostly remembered this week.)
Monday
45 minutes plyometrics strength training
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| Lululemon Cool Racerback (old color--Concord Grape?) Victoria's Secret Black Marl Knockout Crop |
Tuesday
Speedwork: 3.75 miles with 4 5K-pace intervals (9:31, 9:28, 9:34, 9:46)
This was my first session of speedwork in a while, since I replaced speedwork with pace runs the last few weeks before the half marathon. It was 70 degrees out but I didn't mind since I knew it might be the last time I'd be wearing a tank top in quite some time. It felt good to be working on speed again, but unfortunately this short session inflamed my right heel a bit. It isn't bad and is very minor, but it took so much time to eliminate my heel pain completely, so I'm bummed that it's back (even though, like I said, it's not too bad).
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| Lorna Jane Nectarine Dash Excel Tank Lululemon Creamsicle Pop Energy Bra Athleta Asphalt Be Free Knicker |
Wednesday
30 minutes plyometric cardio routine on the Bosu
This routine from one of my old fitness magazines is so old that it's no longer available online. But I have done this routine off and on over the years, and it's a good one. It's a 30-minute routine that alternates a minute or two of plyometric moves--jumping jacks, squat jumps, and over-the-top shuffles on a Bosu ball--with cardio (butt kicks, stepping on or running on the Bosu, etc.) I'm dripping with sweat when I'm done. Ever since I read how good plyometrics are for runners, I've been wanting to do more. This routine will be a good cross-training routine to add to my weekly workouts during my off-season.
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| Lululemon Purple Fog Energy Bra, White 105F Singlet, Forest Green In the Flow Crops |
Thursday
Morning: Easy run, 4.01 miles, 47:01 minutes
It was only 39 degrees in the morning, so I bundled up. Funny that I wore a tank top two days before and gloves two days after.
Not pictured: Oiselle New Lesley Tights, Lululemon Power Purple Rulu Longsleeve Top
Evening:
15 minutes strength training
I waited too long to start my workout and since it was so late, I didn't want to do it at all. But I forced myself to do 15 minutes. Better something than nothing!
Friday
Essential Yoga video from Runner's World
Saturday
ZooZilla 5K! Watch for my recap tomorrow!
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| Lululemon Triplet Stripe Race Your Pace Longsleeve, Bangbuster Deep Zinfandel Speed Tights Athleta White Extra Long Chi Tank |
Sunday
Easy run: 5.25 miles in 1:01
It was very cold--just 34 degrees--but I overdressed. I ended up unzipping my half-zip and taking off my gloves, and I was still hot. I think I need to re-learn how to dress for cold-weather runs.
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| Athleta Half-Zip & Parkour Beanie Lululemon White Swiftly Longsleeve & Heathered Slate Speed Tights |
Yesterday and today we took Django on walks to and through West Park in the Central Northside instead of driving somewhere to go on a hike. Django's favorite thing in the world (besides any type of food) is a big leaf pile. He has to sniff every inch of the leaves, pee in them, and then kick them everywhere. I feel bad that he makes a mess, but he enjoys it so much it's hard to stop him.
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| Django refusing to look at the camera. He's good like that. Wearing tons of layers on top that made me too hot & Yogasmoga Violet Twilight Tippy Toe Leggings on bottom. |
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| Caught in the middle of doing some commands. This was in between sits. |
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| Django and his beloved leaf pile |
Happy running and working out this week!