Where did the last three weeks go? Apparently I have not recapped my training in awhile. I think maybe it’s more mental. I have been having some hip/leg/knee issues since Mount Dora, pretty sure my ITB angry IT. So I have not felt like recapping, but I am going to now!
Week 12
- Monday 12/18/17: Rest.
- Tuesday 12/19/17: Easy Run, 5 miles, avg: pace 9:13; Strength, upper body.
- Wednesday 12/20/17: Rest.
- Easy run, 2.28 miles, avg. pace 9:28. I was supposed to run 3 miles, but my right leg was not having it. Rather than push through the pain, I stopped.
- Thursday 12/21/17: Body Back.
- Friday 12/22/17: Strength, upper body and core.
- Saturday 12/23/17: Strength, upper body; Cycling, 6.33 miles.
- Sunday 12/24/17: Rest.
- Miles: 7.28 miles
- Total Training Miles:
Week 13
- Monday 12/25/17: Rowing, 15 minutes, plus core and glutes; Cycling, 6.18 miles.
- Tuesday 12/26/17: Easy Run, 3 miles, avg. pace 11:02.
- Wednesday 12/27/17: Easy run, 3 miles, avg. pace 9:05; Cycling, 6.14 miles.
- Thursday 12/28/17: Strength, upper body
- Friday 12/29/17: Rest.
- Saturday 12/30/17: Long run, 8 miles, 8:31 avg. pace.
- Sunday 12/31/17: Rest.
- Miles: 14 miles
- Total Training Miles: 181.46 miles
Week 14
- Monday 1/1/18: Rest.
- Tuesday 1/2/18: Strength, upper body.
- Wednesday 1/3/18: Easy run, 3 miles, avg. pace 8:03.
- Thursday 1/4/18: Rest.
- Friday 1/5/18: Rowing, 20 minutes, plus core and glutes.
- Saturday 1/6/18: Easy run, 1.05 mile, avg pace 8:58. I had pain in the outside of my right knee by the time I hit mile 2. I stretched and tried to continue, but it still hurt so I stopped.
- Sunday 1/7/18: Volunteered at the Springhill Marathon. This ended up being a great experience and I loved being able to cheer on my friends. I did not love the 30 degree weather, I mean this is Florida.
- Miles: 4.05 miles
- Total Training Miles: 185.51 miles
Only a five more days until I run Naples. I won’t be adding many more training miles to this training cycle this week, mostly I am just laying low. I have lowered my expectations on my goal just because training has not gone the way I would have liked. I have three goals for Naples as of right now:
- A: 1:45
- B: PR
- C: under 1:55
I really want the 1:45, but I am good with a PR. I guess we will see what Sunday brings. I am also heading into a new age group on Friday, just in time for the race. Forty here I come!!!
How do you reign in your goals when training hasn’t gone as planned?
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain in your knee and leg. I think you’re making the right decision by not logging any more miles this week before the race. I hope that the race goes well for you!
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Reigning in one’s goals is very personal, and, of course, based on the specific circumstances. If I’ve had a bad training cycle (whether it’s from injury or lack of “good” mileage), I owe it to myself to accept my reality. Grandiose goals sound fun, but ultimately if my body (or mind)is just not ready, those grandiose goals can be a total buzzkill if/when something goes awry on race day. That said, it’s important to keep an open mind, hope for the best, and not talk yourself out of giving your best effort. Injuries are so fickle….some can diminish after a good warm-up, but others can quickly become a train wreck if pushed too far. Good luck!! I hope race day goes well for you!
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I hope that knee cooperates with you for the Naples run! That would be super stressful to be worrying about leading up to a big race. Fingers crossed for you!
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I think all your goal options are great. I hope your body cooperates!
Happy early birthday! You have had a bunch of great races the last few months. Trust your training and take what the day gives you.
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I wish you the best for your run in Naples! Women like you inspire me!! Keep it up!
Sorry things haven’t gone according to plan. It can be challenging to adjust things, but during those times, I just take a deep breath, force myself to be reasonable and change my plan. It can’t hurt to have a reach goal, but be safe and be careful.
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Happy early birthday!! I bet you’ll get your A goal. You’ve been training so hard!!
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Happy birthday a few days early! How great of you to volunteer at the springhill race – that’s something I need to do more often. I’m always so appreciative of energetic volunteers when I race!
Fingers crossed that you ITB behaves! I know how hard you’ve been working for this.
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