End of Week One

I just finished my last workout of week 1 of my half marathon training program.

As I sit here wearing my compression socks (sleeves)

       

and eating my after workout snack (I love Chobani)

I am reflecting on my week…

I started out with cross training on Sunday on the spin bike for 30 minutes.  I went to boot camp 2 days this week (in place of my scheduled strength training days) and ran 3 days. My “long run” was only 4 miles.  Jenn wants me to start “slow and low” and with my history I am certainly not going to rush things.  My other two runs were 2 and 3 miles running at a 10 min/mile pace.  My “default” run is usually around 3 miles so it was strange only doing 2 miles on Thursday.  It was even harder because I finally updated my iPod with new running tunes and I felt like I could have gone forever.   My coach suggests that I do stretching and icing after all my runs so I am trying to get in the habit of doing that as well.  My training scheduled called for two rest days but I only took one because I broke down my strength training and short run into two days.  Overall, I think it was a great week.

Next week is my last week of boot camp for a while. I’m going to miss getting up at 5:45am (not really, but I will miss working out with the other women in my boot camp.) I really do look forward to getting my workouts done before the day starts. It makes me feel strong and energized for the day. My schedule calls for strength training and cross training in addition to my runs and, since I never know what we will be doing in boot camp, I need to get to the gym to do my strength training workouts.

Next Friday I leave for vacation for 6 days. Yea! Can’t wait! Aruba here we come. I’ve already got my summer clothes pulled out. I just need to iron them and put them in the suitcase. Of course I am bringing my running shoes and workout attire. I am hoping to get at least three days of workouts in while I’m away. I am scheduled to run 5 miles that week for my long run so I am hoping that I can convince my husband to join me on that run. I don’t know if I would feel comfortable running alone for that distance by myself in Aruba (makes me think about Natalie Holloway). My husband is a biker, not a runner but he’s thinking about doing a tri this year so maybe he’ll want to go. It kills me that he never runs but he can go out and run with me and kick my butt! It’s not fair : (

Anyways, lots to look forward to next week. Now it’s time to enjoy my Saturday.

Have a great weekend!  What are your plans?