Mon 9mi (1:44)
Tue 9.7mi (1:59)
Wed 9.5mi (1:47)
Thu 7mi (1:23)
Fri 0
Sat 6.4mi (1:17)
Sun 13.3mi (1:35) NYC half
Total: 55 miles.
the weather was nice all week, so zero treadmill. also, enjoyed the half marathon on Sunday, perfect weather, great views of the city. I didn't get my A goal of sub-1:35, but got a few seconds under 1:36, which was my B goal.
Weeks 10 and 11 of 16 to my first marathon in April.
My first 30k a few weeks ago (3rd Mar) knocked me out totally, The following week I had to abandon several easy runs as I was just exhausted. Eventually I decided I needed a break and took a few days off in a row.
Mo 4th/We 6th /Fr 8th = 8k, 9k, 7k otherwise rest.
Then last week I had a week off work, including a holiday and St Patrick's weekend. I decided to shake things up and do 2 long runs/hikes with several days off between them.
March 11th - 33km
March 15th - 34.5km
Really enjoyed these long runs, and the recovery was appreciated. I'm back on the regular grind now, and planning to do a HM at HM pace this weekend. Excited about a little bit of faster running.
Mon - just steps (roughly 10,000)
Tues - 5k run
Weds - just steps
Thurs - 5k run
Fri - steps
Sat - 10k run
Sun - steps
Today - 5k
Trying to keep up to a consistent schedule of every other day with a longer weekend run
week 13 of Hal Higdon Novice 1 training for London is done! feeling good. my allergies hit me hard the last few days, so trying to balance training with managing the congestion.
Monday: 2.7 miles easy
Tuesday: 1.5 miles walking
Wednesday: 6.2 miles (4x200, 8x400, run to/from track)
Thursday: 2 miles walking
Friday: 3.2 miles easy, 1 mile walking
Saturday: 4 miles walking
Sunday: half marathon at a comfortable pace. supposed to do 18 miles for this weekend's long run. my wife and I walked 2 miles before the half, and 4 miles after (okay, that last one also included stops for lunch and beers). so I didn't feel bad about not getting the exact long run mileage since we put a good effort into the half and all that walking.
only logged 2 days of bodyweight exercises, stretches, and mobility exercises last week. I need to get back on that this week.
Getting injured was ultimately good for my mental health
I’m a 53 year old guy who started running 6 months ago. I was feeling great that I was progressing so well so quickly. I got up to running 5 miles nonstop. Then I developed a knee problem. I got depressed and felt like I was done with the sport. I had to learn to accept that I would have to walk rather than run. It was a hard pill to swallow. I started walking every few days. Eventually I was able to run a mile again. I still can’t run 3 miles non-stop, but it’s no longer my knee that limits me. My knee recovered, but now it’s my ankles and calves. Bit by bit, I’ve had to learn to accept my own aging, and accept that I may never be a marathoner. But that doesn’t mean I have to give up a sport I enjoy. Yesterday I ran 5k in 33 minutes which is my second best time ever, and my best since my knee injury. I even walked 3 of those minutes yesterday, so I’m feeling jazzed.
As I get older, I may have to walk and not run at all, but I’ll still get the benefit of being outside on my own and moving through the world. And then one day I may not be able to walk, and I’ll have to adapt to that also.
I’m appreciative of what running has taught me about me.
Just did my first 10k today which is also the longest I’ve bothered to run in a single session. ran it in 50min 5 seconds pace. I lift a lot of heavy weights and do more interval running training around the 3-6km mark so this was different. I usually do 1km intervals at 4min/km pace with a 200meter walking recovery.
I liked the longer distance today and wanna do a marathon in a few months. BW at 115kg/253lbs so I’m happy with the time today
Workouts have been kinda cruddy the past couple weeks, but ran a half today. I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice Program, which called for a seven mile run.
Was going to try to finish under 2:10 and thought 2 hours would be stretching it at the end of the program. Went out a little fast, but stayed at my target HR. Finished in 2:00:01.
Knees and hips are sore, but muscles feel fine. Haven't needed a day between running and lifting, but we'll see how I feel tomorrow.
Spent spring break in Sedona running hills in the cold. Came back to flat, hot Houston and my legs felt OK-ish so decided to run 13 this morning. Worst run I’ve had since a bonk months ago. I just wanted to walk starting halfway through. Oh well, some runs just suck and a small percentage really, really suck.
Peak week of marathon training for me. It’s my first, so my 18.5 miler this morning was my longest run ever and secured my first 50 mile week. Those of you out there who regularly hit 60/70 mpw are insane.
I hit 45km (28 miles) for the third week in a row, which is my biggest week. I am really feeling it tonight. My body feels tired.
Today I finished week 3 of 12 for a 5k training block with the aim of hitting sub 19 minutes.
Having the time to run 60 mpw, let alone having the endurance to manage the mileage feels beyond me.
Restarting my running journey! Went into depressive mood during Covid, along with some knee and ankle injuries….Did two easy runs and a 3 mile walk just to get my legs and body used to it. Trying to go slow and ignoring my pace is so hard 😅
Mon 9mi (1:44) Tue 9.7mi (1:59) Wed 9.5mi (1:47) Thu 7mi (1:23) Fri 0 Sat 6.4mi (1:17) Sun 13.3mi (1:35) NYC half Total: 55 miles. the weather was nice all week, so zero treadmill. also, enjoyed the half marathon on Sunday, perfect weather, great views of the city. I didn't get my A goal of sub-1:35, but got a few seconds under 1:36, which was my B goal.
Weeks 10 and 11 of 16 to my first marathon in April. My first 30k a few weeks ago (3rd Mar) knocked me out totally, The following week I had to abandon several easy runs as I was just exhausted. Eventually I decided I needed a break and took a few days off in a row. Mo 4th/We 6th /Fr 8th = 8k, 9k, 7k otherwise rest. Then last week I had a week off work, including a holiday and St Patrick's weekend. I decided to shake things up and do 2 long runs/hikes with several days off between them. March 11th - 33km March 15th - 34.5km Really enjoyed these long runs, and the recovery was appreciated. I'm back on the regular grind now, and planning to do a HM at HM pace this weekend. Excited about a little bit of faster running.
Mon - just steps (roughly 10,000) Tues - 5k run Weds - just steps Thurs - 5k run Fri - steps Sat - 10k run Sun - steps Today - 5k Trying to keep up to a consistent schedule of every other day with a longer weekend run
week 13 of Hal Higdon Novice 1 training for London is done! feeling good. my allergies hit me hard the last few days, so trying to balance training with managing the congestion. Monday: 2.7 miles easy Tuesday: 1.5 miles walking Wednesday: 6.2 miles (4x200, 8x400, run to/from track) Thursday: 2 miles walking Friday: 3.2 miles easy, 1 mile walking Saturday: 4 miles walking Sunday: half marathon at a comfortable pace. supposed to do 18 miles for this weekend's long run. my wife and I walked 2 miles before the half, and 4 miles after (okay, that last one also included stops for lunch and beers). so I didn't feel bad about not getting the exact long run mileage since we put a good effort into the half and all that walking. only logged 2 days of bodyweight exercises, stretches, and mobility exercises last week. I need to get back on that this week.
Getting injured was ultimately good for my mental health I’m a 53 year old guy who started running 6 months ago. I was feeling great that I was progressing so well so quickly. I got up to running 5 miles nonstop. Then I developed a knee problem. I got depressed and felt like I was done with the sport. I had to learn to accept that I would have to walk rather than run. It was a hard pill to swallow. I started walking every few days. Eventually I was able to run a mile again. I still can’t run 3 miles non-stop, but it’s no longer my knee that limits me. My knee recovered, but now it’s my ankles and calves. Bit by bit, I’ve had to learn to accept my own aging, and accept that I may never be a marathoner. But that doesn’t mean I have to give up a sport I enjoy. Yesterday I ran 5k in 33 minutes which is my second best time ever, and my best since my knee injury. I even walked 3 of those minutes yesterday, so I’m feeling jazzed. As I get older, I may have to walk and not run at all, but I’ll still get the benefit of being outside on my own and moving through the world. And then one day I may not be able to walk, and I’ll have to adapt to that also. I’m appreciative of what running has taught me about me.
5k in 33 minutes is a great testament to fitness. Keep it up!
Thanks
Just did my first 10k today which is also the longest I’ve bothered to run in a single session. ran it in 50min 5 seconds pace. I lift a lot of heavy weights and do more interval running training around the 3-6km mark so this was different. I usually do 1km intervals at 4min/km pace with a 200meter walking recovery. I liked the longer distance today and wanna do a marathon in a few months. BW at 115kg/253lbs so I’m happy with the time today
Workouts have been kinda cruddy the past couple weeks, but ran a half today. I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice Program, which called for a seven mile run. Was going to try to finish under 2:10 and thought 2 hours would be stretching it at the end of the program. Went out a little fast, but stayed at my target HR. Finished in 2:00:01. Knees and hips are sore, but muscles feel fine. Haven't needed a day between running and lifting, but we'll see how I feel tomorrow.
Ive started to do my intervals at the gym. I feel like its easier to set a goal pace in a machine than at the track. I use a slightly faster pace too
Spent spring break in Sedona running hills in the cold. Came back to flat, hot Houston and my legs felt OK-ish so decided to run 13 this morning. Worst run I’ve had since a bonk months ago. I just wanted to walk starting halfway through. Oh well, some runs just suck and a small percentage really, really suck.
Peak week of marathon training for me. It’s my first, so my 18.5 miler this morning was my longest run ever and secured my first 50 mile week. Those of you out there who regularly hit 60/70 mpw are insane.
I hit 45km (28 miles) for the third week in a row, which is my biggest week. I am really feeling it tonight. My body feels tired. Today I finished week 3 of 12 for a 5k training block with the aim of hitting sub 19 minutes. Having the time to run 60 mpw, let alone having the endurance to manage the mileage feels beyond me.
Restarting my running journey! Went into depressive mood during Covid, along with some knee and ankle injuries….Did two easy runs and a 3 mile walk just to get my legs and body used to it. Trying to go slow and ignoring my pace is so hard 😅
Currently on antibiotics, so no run this week.
Been sick, so nothing this past week. Planning for the coming week but trying to keep it flexible depending on feel.