weekly work out Oct 22

Well it has been cold where I am but I am proud to say i got out there and ran today. Felt like my chest was going to explode but I lasted an hour. Still have no voice been over a week but I do not need to be able to talk to work out

Monday strength training

Tue hoping for a 2 hour run but they are calling for rain or snow so i might not get it in

Wed Dance class and master swim

Thursday if i do not get the run in on tue will do this day

Friday barre class

saturday 2 hour run

sunday rest

Start of a smallish taper.

Monday-rest and some stretching

Tuesday-8 mile run

Wednesday-6 mile run

Thursday-7 mile run (7x5 minute intervals)

Friday-4 mile run and yoga

Saturday-14 mile run

Sunday-6 mile run

This week has been chilly but ideal for running outside.

Monday-planned rest day

Tuesday-Running 10 miles (1:38:02, 9:46 pace)

Wednesday-Swim I only got 500 yards in..however, worked on my kicking with my swim coach. When I turn to breathe, I just pause my kick for some reason. Also, trying to work on 4 strokes and breathe vs just 2.

Thursday-Running 10 miles (1:39:02, 9:52 pace)

Friday-Swim 1 mile

Saturday-planned rest day

Sunday-Running 20 miles (will officially be my longest run to date) (3:27:34, 10:17 pace)

This Sunday I am going to be doing some experimenting with GU and other nutrition, salt tabs, as well as water intake. Last week, albeit I only ran 13 miles, I did drink a lot more water than I normally do. My calves were not nearly as sore as they were the week before.

Our group starts at 6 am typically but Im probably going to start at 4 am. Headlamp, headphones and desire, makes a good run for me. I love our group and the fellowship is awesome but there is something about running by yourself, in the dark, with only your thoughts (or music). Many people think running is purely physical but they have no idea the mental challenge you experience as well. Im not sure how anyone else feels about that?

I've yet to meet any runners who think running is purely physical. That seems to be a thing that only non-runners think!

You are right Gwen. I guess I was directing that at Non-Runners..lol

We saw snow flurries in Syracuse NY this weekend. It's chilly in Philly, but you get no complaints from the fencer when the temp goes down and I'm not soaking through 3 shirts a night because the AC can't keep up with the humidity!

Monday - fencing lesson and bouting - 2.5 hours

Tuesday - Cross fit 1 hour

Wednesday - fencing 2.5 hours

Thursday - Need to sneak in a daytime work out - can't make cross fit class - rehearsing for the Faure Requiem

Friday - Pilates then Drive to Pittsburgh for family weekend with older child

Saturday - lots of walking

Sunday - lots of driving

Not loving all these weekends on the road that don't involve fencing tournaments, but family first!

Have a great week.

Ear infection still going strong...

Monday- Walked 6 miles, 7 miles bike ride

Tuesday- Walked 6.5 miles, weight training for 30 minutes

Wednesday- Walked 4.9 miles... (ran out of gas after getting off work late.

Thursday- Walked 6 miles, weight training for 40 minutes

Friday- Walked 7.25 miles

Saturday- Walked 5.25 rode 6.5 miles

Sunday- walked 9 miles , rode 6.5 miles

*Edited for exercise completed.

sorry about the ear infection hope it clears up soon for you

Thanks! Going to the PCP on Friday if it?s not better...

Saturday's race was lovely. I first did the Baltimore 5k in 2014, the year of my surgery. On Saturday I was TEN entire minutes faster than that first time, so I feel super proud of myself for that!

M - intermediate pilates class
Tu - running, yoga stretching
W - pilates class
Th - running, yoga stretching
F - MFR class
Sa - yoga
Su - 10k race!