YES! I made it through another week. This week was basically a repeat of the first week except for the Wednesday speed work. Instead of intervals it was a tempo run. Now I have researched what exactly a tempo run is and I’m still not sure I actually achieved it but we’ll call it that anyway! Saturday’s 3 miler was listed as “fast” on the training plan but I didn’t exactly follow that. I ran into Kim at the rec. center and we ran the distance on the track while gabbing. It was substantially lower than my previous times but that’s ok. I was so glad to have someone to talk to because as I was unpacking my bag I realized I left my headphones at home! Running 30 laps on the indoor track with no music was almost enough to make me run back home to get them. Thankfully Kim and I kept each other distracted for the 3 miles. On my rest days I did still go to the rec and work out on the equipment. I still want to get in at least 30 minutes a day of exercise even if it is not running. I did make sure to leave my Nike+ sportband at home so I wouldn’t be tempted to knock out a few laps. I know the cross training will benefit me so I’m making a true effort to do it on these rest days.
I turned in my registration for the Melt the Ice on March 20th. Should be fun and I’m kind of anxious to see how my 5 weeks of training up to that day will reflect on the race. I have no high expectations but I would like to see that my endurance level has improved.
Total mileage for Week 2- 16.66 miles.
Until next week!
T.
Good job. You want to maintain a slow build up of miles to help prevent injury.
I get flack from some of the high mile guys for running such few miles for my marathon May 2, but I rather play conservative and not run as fast than to push the training and risk not being able to run it at all.