Last week kick started month 2 of marathon training. The mileage is slowly increasing and the runs are getting more challenging. Not necessarily harder, but more mentally challenging. I am enjoying my training plan as it is very detailed, well thought out and easy to execute. I am learning to form mental toughness as I go through my hard workouts.
I love the quote in the image I shared below. Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it, what you put into it. If I put in the hard work during my training leading up to my marathon… I will be successful during my fall race season.
I am committing to put in the hard work… running… even if I don’t want to. All the while listening to my body. If you are interested, you can check out my training plan from last week… a pretty easy week in my honest opinion.
Training Plan from LAST week
Sunday: REST
Monday: 2 mile time trial (mid afternoon hot & muggy)
Tuesday: 2 mile hike (packed T) + 5.5 mile bike ride
Wednesday: 6 miles easy + push-ups + sit-ups
Thursday: REST
Friday: REST
Saturday: 10 miles with friends (rolling hills)
The most fun workout from the week is when I met up with a few girlfriends to tackle a fun rolling hill 10 miles. We ran nice and easy the first half and then finished strong the uphill return route. Running with friends is always a fun time!
Another busy week is planned for my family this week. I am going to have to juggle a few things around and prioritize my time in order to get some of these workouts in. The biggest challenge is tackling track workouts or outdoor runs when I have the boys with me all.the.time. Plus it is stinkin’ hot outside too.
Training Plan for THIS week
Sunday: 7 miles easy on the stationary bike + 100 walking lunges + 50 toy soldiers + 60 sit-ups
Monday: 6×400 (1.5 minute rest) + weighted squats 5×5 + hollow rocks
Tuesday: 2 mile tempo + 60 push-ups + 60 sit-ups
Wednesday: 6 mile easy long + 100 walking lunges + 20 good mornings
Thursday: 3 easy + deadlift 5×5 + 100 walking lunges + 20 back ext.
Friday: REST
Saturday: 8 tempo (or 11 easy with friends) + 100 walking lunges + 60 sit-ups
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Love that quote! Your training looks great. It’s so nice to have running buddies for long runs, isn’t it?