Week 16: Thisclose

I had another solid week of training. Now that I am training a bit less I am in that awkward phase of trying to keep myself occupied. I have used this spare time spending far too much time on social media, BUT I have also been productive. Tia and Maisy have been getting extra long walks every night and I got back on the reading wagon and have been reading more books to occupy my marathon brain. I am currently on my 2nd book since May 1st.

Monday:

2 x {20 min E pace + 20 min T pace}

Covered a good distance of 10.67 miles. Followed up with 15 minutes of core and stretching + foam rolling.

Just when I thought I could call it a day, I got drug to the gym. I used the opportunity for some excellent people watching while I rode the stationery bike for 5.45 miles. Seriously, have you ever taken the opportunity to people watch at the gym???? WOW. That is all I have to say.

Tuesday:

I didn’t run before FGF because I really wanted to give my legs a break, however, running was involved in our workout. Nothing like having the warm up include 8 x 200 meter sprints!  I didn’t run them all out. They are on a sidewalk that is full of holes that makes sprinting a bit dicey. My last one was the fastest at 53 seconds. Still about 15-20 seconds faster than everyone else.

166 reps for the first 4 rounds

39 pull ups for max effort

Wednesday:

1 mile E pace {3 x 800 I pace + 800 recovery} 1 mile E pace

E pace- 8:00- 8:15

I pace- 6:00- 6:15

8:05

2:52

800 recovery

2:51

800 recovery

2:50

800 recovery

7:54

I was pleased at how easy the 800 repeats felt. I never ran the 800 in college, but I think my 800 PR in high school was in the 2:40 range.  

After seeing my splits from this workout, of course I was curious to see what my previous 800 repeat times were. Matt said that I wasn’t allowed to compare times until 2 weeks out from race day, but I figured 18 days out was close enough.  I didn’t list the recovery time because I didn’t have it noted for each workout. However, my recovery jog was faster on Wednesday then it was in my previous 800 repeat workouts.

9/28/2011	12/23/2011	3/30/2012	4/13/2012	5/1/2013
3:06	2:57	2:47	2:58	2:52
3:05	2:54	3:06	2:58	2:51
3:01	2:56	3:01	2:52	2:50
2:59	2:52	2:58
2:59

Followed up with 15 minutes of core and an extra time with my foam roller.

Thursday:

My shoulders felt really sore from Tuesday’s Farmgirlfit workout so I wasn’t sure what I would be able to handle. This class was a benchmark class so it was important to do as best as we possibly could (that really is the object for every class, but a benchmark class is super important to gauge your progress).

1000 meter row for time:

3:57

7x1 clean + jerk to max:

85#s

Clean + jerk is a lift a really struggle with. After I tried 90#s four times and was thisclose to getting it I finally threw in the towel. Afterwards, Jenni, came and helped me and gave me some tips/tricks for next time. My problem was I wasn’t getting under the bar enough and was trying to jerk AND lift the bar over my head. What I should be doing is really getting under the bar so you aren’t really lifting it much.

I still had 7 miles to run after class. I left my stupid garmin at home, but wanted to get in a few easy miles right after class. I ended up running down towards Gonzaga with a friend from class. Afterwards I went home and ran another 5.5 miles to get in my 7. It was really hard running after FGF. I don’t recommend it. I really struggled!

Friday:

OFF. I contemplated busting out my 15 mile LR before work, but my legs felt really heavy the night before so I just decided to take it easy. I didn’t have to be at work until 8 am (instead of 7:30) so I slept in until 6:30 and snuggled with my two favorite girls.  

Saturday:

15 mile LR. Started later than I wanted because my body requested more sleep. Slept in until 10 am! It was wonderful. Was supposed to run at MP, but I started out too slow and missed the mark. Each mile was faster and my last mile was a 7:22. I will say that it was a fairly solid run.

Sunday:

Active recovery day! I decided to take an extra day of rest and not really do anything active. I went and cheered on all of the Bloomies running Bloomsday, went for a drive with Mr. Healthy Diva, read my book, napped, and snuggled my girls. It was the perfect day!

How was your week?

--Tasha