Happy Memorial Day.
Today was my morning to sleep in while my husband got up with the twins. I slept until 8:30am. Actually, I woke up around 6:30am and made myself stay in bed until 8:30am. I refuse to get up early.
I had a great first training week. I know that I’m in the “honeymoon” phase of training and honestly I’m going to enjoy every minute of it. I also know that this won’t last and I will have to dig deep not to get burned out.
Monday- Off. I spent most of the afternoon decorating the Memorial Day cake.
Tuesday- Tempo 5.1 miles and 4 min Tabata Fun
This was a good run. I ran 2 warm up miles at 10:00 min/m, 1.6 tempo miles with peak at 8:34 min/m and 2 cool down miles. For me, 2 miles is too much for a cool down. The first cool down mile I ran at 10:00 min/m pace which was too slow and taking too long. The last cool down mile I sped up and progressed my pace to 8:34 min/m. I’m going to cut my cool down to one mile during my next tempo run. I’m also going to increase my tempo pace. I had too much energy left at the end of the run.
Wednesday- Off
Thursday- 16 min Tabata Fun
Friday- Hills 3 miles and 50 hanging knee raises, 50 push ups
This workout kicked my butt. I warmed up with 5 min and ran 2 min for each incline change of 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1, 5. Then I ran 1 min for each incline change of 4, 3, 2, 1 and cool down for 5 min. Not too bad. I had originally planned to run outside, but ended up running on the treadmill. I also wanted to run up to 7% incline and work my way down. Oh well.
Saturday- Off
Sunday- Long run 8 miles
I had a great long run. I wanted to run near 10:00 min/m and ended up with 9:54 min/m pace. I didn’t want to push it too much on pace so I’m happy with this run. I brought my Nathan handheld water bottle and my arm was exhausted at the end of the run. I’ve always used a fuel belt and cannot decide which I like better. I ate a Gu at 5 miles right after a small hill climb. It was my first time using a Gu; I usually eat the blocks. I definitely like the Gu better, but it is still difficult eating while running. I really felt the Gu kick in around 6 miles and was able to have a strong finish.
Week 2 marathon training will include 2 HIIT, negative split, speed work and long run.
How do you like Gu?
-I thought it tasted ok. It was definitely easier to eat than the blocks.
I just realized I forgot to tell you about my Nathan Water bottle! I like it for the most part- sometimes it can get annoying. What did you think of it? Yay for long runs! You rocked it!
ReplyDeleteI like the bottle, but you're right it was kind of annoying. It felt heavy toward the end of my run.
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