Training Week of 8/14/17

8/14 - 30 Minute Cross-Train

My wife had a few meetings at church which left me watching the kids.  She got home late and I just opted to not do anything today.

8/15 - 3 Mile Quality Run

Went with interval training (half mile slow, then half mile faster) and ended up finishing with a 10:37 average which was my fastest 3 mile pace since like, February.  Since I know I was going pretty slow on the slow stretches, I guess I was doing pretty well on the up-tempo portions.  Was able to finish all three miles this time around, too.

8/16 - 30 Minute Core Workout

It was my birthday.  Instead of working out, I had ice cream cake.  I figure a birthday is a good reason to have a cheat day of sorts.

8/17 - 3 Mile Easy Run
Did this on Saturday instead of Thursday.  Wife had another meeting on Thursday and we had dinner with friends on Friday, which bumped my run.  Some 'easy' run, I was running sub 11:00 miles when I was done.  Maybe that's why I felt gassed, although at the time I was quick to blame the humidity.  Ended up doing this run first thing Saturday morning to give me as much time to rest up before the 7 miler on Sunday night.

8/18 - Rest

8/19 - 7 Mile Easy Run

8/20 - Rest

Training Week of 8/7/17

8/7 - 30 Minute Cross-Train

I just wasn't up to do any working out this particular day.  Told myself I'll make it up later in the week.

8/8 - 3 Mile Quality Run

Went with a more intense form of interval training, alternating every half mile between my normal easy pace and a faster pace.  Probably could have qualified as a tempo run.  Got burned out after 2 miles and walked the last mile.  I could have toughed it out and ran the last mile, but I'm very focused on avoiding overuse.

8/9 - 30 Minute Core Workout

Didn't work my core this week.  That's two in a row.  I'll make sure it gets done next week.

8/10 - 3 Mile Easy Run

I told myself that I'd get it on Friday or Saturday, but with the bad weather (ton of rain this week), it just didn't work out. 

8/11 - Rest

8/12 - Rest

8/13 - 6 Mile Easy Run
Due to weather and other commitments, I saved the long run again for Sunday.  I was a little nervous as to whether I'd be able to go the distance.  Did a loop where I could take some gel and drink some water after Mile 4.  Was able to do the six miles, although the last half-mile was pushing me.  Nevertheless, mission accomplished!  At least I'm on track with the long runs.

Training Week of 7/31/17

7/31 - 30 Minute Cross-Train

It wasn't really cross-training as much as I took the time to go walking with my kids.  It'll do for now.

8/1 - 3 Mile Quality Run

Went with interval training, alternating every half mile between my normal easy pace and a faster pace.  Fortunately the second half mile isn't too taxing from a hills perspective.

8/2 - 30 Minute Core Workout

Didn't work my core this week.

8/3 - 3 Mile Easy Run

It's getting easier to achieve the 3 mile distance now that I've done it a few times.  

8/4 - Rest

8/5 - Rest

8/6 - 5 Mile Easy Run
I had a lot going on Saturday, so I put off the long run for Sunday.  I incorporated a few extra hills into the run.  Didn't stop for water.  I was able to finish the five miles, but my body was pretty achy when I was done.