New York City Marathon Training: Week 11

 

There really isn’t much to say about last week’s training other than that while I didn’t log every mile I hoped, I still finished the week feeling strong and proud.

  • I ran every day I was in Los Angeles: 12 miles, 3 miles, and 4 miles!
  • I packed my stick and used it religiously each night!

This morning, even though my body thought it was 3am, I woke up bright and early to log a quick run this morning! Between yawns the miles passed quickly and smoothly even though I was on a treadmill. Throughout the day, the jet lag and lack of proper eating over the past few days caught up with me. Mid-day I found myself mindlessly snacking with my co-workers and I drank more soda than water today! What can I say? I’m human!

IMG_4594 IMG_4565Week 11 Actual: September 19th-September 25th

Monday: 3.5 basic run with striders

Tuesday: personal training

Wednesday: 4.5 mile speed workout including 6 sets of pickups+ personal training session

Thursday: 12 mile long run in Beverly Hills

Friday: 3 mile recovery run+10 minutes yoga/stretching

Saturday: 3.75 mile tempo run in Beverly Hills

Sunday: rest day

Total mileage: 27 miles

My goals for this week’s training include mileage and health goals alike.

  • Log every mile on my training plan.
  • Forego sweets until Saturday after my long run.
  • Focus on drinking water versus soda this week, especially since I received a pack of Crystal Light Pure to sample!

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  • Bring plenty of fuel for my long run down in Charleston.

Week 12 Plan: September 26th-October 2nd

Monday: 3.25 mile basic run

Tuesday: personal training session+ 2 miles basic run

Wednesday: 7 mile speed workout including 6 sets of 800 meter sprints (8:20 pace)

Thursday: personal training session+ possible yoga

Friday: rest day/travel day

Saturday: 17-20 miles with friends in Charleston

Sunday: 3-4 mile recovery run in Charleston

Total mileage: 31-32 miles

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5 Comments

  1. ellen September 27, 2011 / 12:20 am

    you are quite the jet-setter, lady! nice job getting the miles in while traveling. hope you have a great time in charleston and enjoy your long run with friends!!

  2. Michelle @ Crazy*Running*Legs September 27, 2011 / 2:34 am

    Awesome job traveling and running! I traveled for work last week and just couldn’t get out of bed to workout. Thankfully, it was a recovery/taper week – but I felt like SUCH a slacker. It’s not always easy!

    Good luck with your long run (and other workouts) this week!

  3. Ashley @ Freckles & Spice September 27, 2011 / 11:22 am

    I love Charleston! It is one of my favorite cities. I lived there for a year when I was younger. Have a great time!

  4. Carolina @ Peas in a Blog September 27, 2011 / 7:58 pm

    I’m training for the NYC Marathon too, it’s my first! I have an 18 miler planned this weekend, lets see how it goes 🙂

  5. Carina September 27, 2011 / 10:20 pm

    I admire your ability to train while traveling! I went to Florida with my boyfriend back in July, and I nixed an entire week of running. I managed to get back on my feet after the return home, at least!

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