It was a pretty good running week last week 🙂
On Monday, I was on the treadmill with 6 on the schedule. I was rolling but saw that I was pushing for time (I was meeting my husband for lunch) so I cut it back a mile and stopped at 5.
I was really happy with the run and felt like I pushed myself a little. I wanted to, considering all the cake that was consumed the previous weekend and little man’s birthday party 🙂
Tuesday I was back out in the heat with my run club. I pulled off a nice 4 miler and treated myself to some horchata after. Have you had horchata ? It’s rice milk and bomb diggity.
When I posted the pic on Insta and Facebook many commented having had it with rum. I haven’t tried it that way lol!
On Wednesday, I met with the eye of the tiger at track. We had an AWESOME date run.
Even though it was sweltering, I somehow managed to pull those times off. Our assignment was 6x800s and I nailed each one at my goal time 🙂
Thursday was supposed to be a cross training day but I rested. I did do an ab videoo though.
Friday was a full and complete rest day.
Saturday I planned to do an 8 miler but my son had other plans. He was up all night and while he’s always been a champion sleeper, this recent sick spell has thrown him off 😦 I was awake when my run alarm went off but only because I hadn’t slept. I ended up skipping the run.
Sunday I was on a mission to get my long run in. Even though I hadn’t slept well the past few days, I didn’t want to miss Sunday. A few of my run club buddies were heading to a trail I’ve been wanting to try for quite a while. I knew I wouldn’t get many more opportunities to head out there, so sleep deprived be damned, I was up at 3:30 to meet up at 4:30.
The trail is a loop of a little over 15 miles. It starts off with rolling hills and then finishes with a nice mostly downhill.
I could feel the fatigue and the heat and the humidity, but I didn’t worry too much about my pace. I never do out on the trail. It’s so much more peaceful.
I did a lot of walk running and 3 hours and 4 minutes later I was done!
I was so glad I was able to finally run that trail. Now I know why so many rave about it. It’s not crazy with hills, not very technical, and it’s really just an overall great place for a run.
Total mileage for the week: 27.25
How was your running week?
Did you long run this weekend? or race?
That’s quite a week! Good for you for listening to your body and knowing when to scale back. It’s so tough to keep the ego in check when we know our bodies just aren’t up to the challenge. My running week was fantastic. I was on vacation at the beach so I had plenty of time to run and ended up putting in a 21 mile week! It’s not a ton compared to other runner’s but for this gal it was a lot. Now it’s back to reality!
Running on the beach=awesomeness! 🙂
Wow, that trail doesn’t look like it has much shade. That’s one secret reason I like trails – all the tree shade! Nice job on your long run! Glad you were able to get it in. Ha, I want to run on that tiger eye track! Do you know the song ‘Horchata’ by Vampire Weekend?
There def want a whole lotta shade–especially at the end 😦
Ive never heard that song-now I have to you tube it lol
Nice running week! I did a 15 miler too but all on road – long trail runs are no joke!
Yeah, trail running is something else but 15 miles is 15 miles–Yay you for getting them done! 🙂
Those are some awesome paces! Congrats! Great long run too, I managed to do 8 on the track but yours looks prettier. 🙂
8 on the track is tough! Yeah, I really like this high school’s track 🙂 I have quite a few convos with that tiger lol!
Your 5 mile pace was amazing and so we’re your splits for your track workout! Great job! See, you just inspire me!
Aww, you’re too sweet! ♡ hope to run with you soon!
Great job! And YES to Horchata, especially with rum. But even better? Use Coffee-flavored liqueur. TRUST.
Will def have to try that out!!
I’m always amazed at how parents can adapt on very little sleep. Last week’s training was all over the place for me but I got it done 🙂
Great job! I’ve never had Horchata before.
It’s crazy and insane that I still function lol!
Great week! I’m impressed that you still got your long run in. I missed my long run this past weekend, so I’m looking to get it done this weekend.
We have those weeks sometimes but ultimately, as long as we get done at some point we’re alright 🙂 Good luck this weekend!
You had an awesome week of training, you were killing it with your paces! I hope B is feeling better! You are going to be so strong for your marathon if you train on trails, trail running (at least to me) is WAY harder! I’ve never had horchata but it sounds pretty tasty, I wonder if I can find it around me?
Thanks Sara! I hope so! 🙂
Go to your nearest Mexican food place! lol!
Mmmm horchata!!
YUM!
Great week of training! I’ve never heard of that trail before. I’m definitely going to be checking that one out! Horchata sounds like it would be really yummy 🙂
You should def check it out! It’s far from where I’m at but it might be closer for you..And you HAVE to try an horchata–hit up Los Favs 🙂
Way to fit that long run in there! I’m glad I’m not the only one walk/running in this heat!
Oh, def a lot of run/walking going on over here! 🙂
WOW that’s definitely a nice little elevation gain there. Even with a bit of walking you finished in awesome time. I pushed myself at a choo-choo train pace up my little bridge during my 16-miler and finished much slower than you. I’d die with any real hills 😀
You’re awesome with your choo-choo train pace ❤ 🙂
Wait, humidity in AZ??? I did 16 miles this weekend and it S-U-C-K-E-D!!! Looking forward to my bump back week this weekend, only 10 miles! Sorry the little guy has been sick, it’s so hard to watch the babies suffer 😦 Hope he feels better!
Jajaja!!! I know, I know. Our humidity is nothing compared to what you guys experience lol!
Wow! That looks like a great trail to run…but for me, maybe when it is cooler! Sorry your little one was sick. Now my kids keep me up at night because I am waiting for them to go to bed–I must be getting old!
14 miles on the road this weekend–in much cooler temps!
Good work!
I’m definitley looking forward to cooler temps! It’s winters in AZ that remind me why I love it here 🙂
I don’t know how you do it in that heat, but your 800 splits are awesome! You’re going to kill it in your marathon!!!
Thank you! I hope so! 🙂
Looks like a great trail! I wish I had the opportunity to do more off-road running, but living in NYC it’s tough.
Oh but you def have some plusses though living in NYC 🙂
That trail looks awesome! I really need to do more trail running here, I’m just so afraid of the bears and have no one to run with me!
I’d be a little afraid too lol! But you have pretty amazing scenery!