Back at it

Last weeks training: 8/11 to 8/17

Mon: 1 mile warm-up and 4 miles with the goal of 9 minute miles. Turned into a 9 and a 9 and a 9:13 and a 9:20. Lifted weights

Tues: 7 miles of hills and trails.

When I first moved here I was not excited about the desert but running out here is actually kind of awesome.


Wed: Lifted weights, Pilates and 30 minute swim

Thurs: 4 miles on the treadmill and Pilates

Fri: 6 miles of hills and trails.

Sat: Nada

Sunday: 45 minutes of spinning, lower body: squats and lunges


I almost ran more miles last week than I ran the entire month of July. That is kind of fun to see!

My main focus has been getting fitness back for the relays coming up. At first I thought my relay legs for Hood to Coast were gonna be super hard but looking more closely I have some of the easier legs overall. Whoop! Well except for my middle leg which is a lot of climbing but I am hopeful all the hills I have been running will help with that.

 I am getting super excited to see/meet my Hood to Coast teammates this week! It is almost here!!!

Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 18, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Congrats on upping the mileage - that's a very daunting hill to climb! You're gonna kick butt on your relay legs :D

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    1. BeanAugust 20, 2014 at 6:55 AM

      Thanks so much! Getting back in shape hurts so good;).

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