I’m two months into training for the Philadelphia Marathon and the Dopey Challenge, so I figured it was time to give you all a training update. You can also download my training plan here.
I purposefully made this an extra long training cycle. I wanted to ease into long runs to help prevent injury, and so far, I’m very happy with my choice. I’m also very happy with the decision to only run 3 days a week. My legs continue to feel refreshed and ready for each run, and I haven’t hit any boredom walls.
Let’s take a look at the stats, shall we?
Miles Logged: 123.5 (57.75 in July + 65.75 in August) – as you can see, slowly but steadily increasing the miles
# of Cross Training Days (mostly strength training): 18
Runs Missed: 2
Cross Training Days Missed: 6
Longest Training Run to Date: 11 miles
What I’m Loving: Only running 3 days a week means fresh legs and more time for strength training. I also love that the plan I created rotates long run weeks with short run weeks. My long run last week was 11 miles. This week my “long run” is only 3 miles. Next week I bump it up to 13. This helps me stay focused and look forward to long run weeks. It means an adventure and a chance to explore new running routes!
What I’m Not Loving: The heat! I’m ready for Fall temps so that I don’t have to wake up before dawn to squeeze in a run before the heat becomes unbearable.
What I’ve Been Listening To: When I run on the treadmill, I tune into the Today Show. When I run outside, I’ve been loving podcasts like Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me and a new one called Mystery Show.
Favorite Route: Last week I ran over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan and made my way around Battery Park. It was so beautiful and perfect for a long run.
So pretty much, so far so good! I need to get better about not skipping my cross training days. I’ve missed almost one a week. Sometimes its because I feel like my body needs an extra rest day, but others it’s just because I’m lazy and like my pillow.
Training for a big race? See how one runner’s Dopey Challenge training is going. #runchat
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Ok, have a great Tuesday!
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This post is linked up with Tuesdays on the Run.
