"Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one." - 1st Training Journal (comments welcome!)

[Livelovedance]

What's next?

- Dopey Training (I failed at making my own schedule, so I'm thankful for the summer races I did because at least they kept me running. Definitely not at the volume I wanted, but still something. I can't wait to get back on a running schedule again!)

- Springtime Surprise Registration (I'm hoping to get into the Challenge again. I know it's unlikely but I'm holding out hope that a perfect status will happen for this weekend. This is probably the last time I'll be doing three race weekends in a row, so I want to really train for all of them and be able to enjoy every moment. I was pretty burnt out by the last one this year!)

- Back to my September busy schedule! I worked on organization this past month, so I feel like I'm going into September more prepared this year.

Upcoming races:
- WDW Marathon Weekend Dopey Challenge (5K, 10K, Half and Full)
- Princess Half Marathon Weekend (5K with Kellsie's Krew; Fairy Tale Challenge = 10K and Half)
- Springtime Surprise Weekend Challenge (pending registration - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler)

 

[Livelovedance]

August 21, 2022
I'm going to try to update here weekly, so I'm going to post today's run now since tomorrow starts a new week.

Today was a treadmill day. I wanted to do a longer run and try to figure out my pacing a little better, so I stacked the following:

5 min pre-run warm up
30 min run
30 min run
10 min cool down walk
5 min post-run stretch

I used both NRC (I had to reconnect the Peloton watch app a couple times to get them both running at the same time) and my Garmin for my interval alerts. I used the 3-4 min warmup in the first run to decide on my pacing, and then adjusted as the run went on. I ended up settling on 3.5 for my walks, and 4.5 for my runs. I used my intervals throughout the entirety of both runs (ignoring the instructor prompts), and skipped the stretch of the first one in order to go straight into the next one.

Peloton (1st class) = 30 min; 2.03 mi; 14:46 pace
Peloton (2nd class) = 30 min; 2.09 mi; 14:21 pace
NRC = 1:00:21; 4.33 mi; 13:55 pace
Garmin = 1:00:12; 4.43 mi; 13:35 pace

I felt really great about today's run. I felt like I chose speeds that allowed me to stay on target, and I felt like I could've run forever. I wasn't tired at any point. I did feel a brief and slight tightness in my left quad, but it went away quickly and didn't impact my pacing. I think a part of it is I need to dedicate another pair of shoes for my treadmill runs. I've been using my old outdoor running shoes, but I think I might need something new (I have new shoes I've been using outdoors, but I'd rather not use the same ones for the treadmill).

I've been really good with making sure I'm closing my rings, which means I've been doing at minimum 30 min of some sort of exercise each day. After catching up on the MW thread, I was motivated by last week's SAFD about cross training. I do a variety of classes throughout the week, but I usually choose something based on how I feel that day. This week I'm going to try to set a specific schedule based on the running days @DopeyBadger initially proposed. I'm going to try to schedule some strength classes with purpose for the off days. Once I have a set schedule I know I'll be able to see it through, I just need something written down to keep me on track!

 

[Livelovedance]

Two weeks in one post since I missed last week...

I've stopped trying to use NRC and the Peloton app on my watch when using the treadmill because one always cuts off the other. Now I just add the stats from my Garmin into the NRC app. I've also started stacking classes to get some variety in the classes but still get the length of the run in.

Tuesday 8/23/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (2.09 mi; 14:19 pace) + 15 min run (1.05 mi; 14:17 pace)
Garmin - 45:09 (3.47 mi; 13:01 pace)

Wednesday 8/24/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (3 mi; 15:00 pace)
Garmin - 45:06 (3.31 mi; 13:37 pace)

Friday 8/26/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (2.94 mi; 15:16 pace)
Garmin - 45:03 (3.03 mi; 14:52 pace)

Saturday 8/27/22
Treadmill - 60 min run (4.02 mi; 14:55 pace)
Garmin - 1:00:05 (4.27 mi; 14:03 pace)

Sunday 8/28/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (1.84 mi; 16:18 pace) + 30 min run (1.85 mi; 16:13 pace)
Garmin - 1:00:03 (4.07 mi; 14:45 pace)

Tuesday 8/30/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (2.97 mi; 15:04 pace)
Garmin - 45:06 (3.25 mi; 13:53 pace)

Wednesday 8/31/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (2 mi; 15:02 pace)
Garmin - 30:01 (2.13 mi; 14:04 pace)

Friday 9/2/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (2.04 mi; 14:42 pace) + 15 min run (1.05 mi; 14:21 pace)
Garmin - 45:07 (3.31 mi; 13:37 pace)

Saturday 9/3/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (3.05 mi; 14:44 pace)
Garmin - 45:07 (3.16 mi; 14:16 pace)

Sunday 9/4/22
Outdoor Run - 60 min run
T + D = 70 + 66 = 136
NRC - 4.28 mi; 1:00:23; 14:06 pace
Garmin - 4.37 mi; 1:00:02; 13:44 pace

Outdoor runs are so much more pleasant, but I'm thankful for the treadmill for my busy days. There have been many days where I got a run in at 11:00pm, which I would never do outdoors. I have a feeling that the majority of my weekday runs will be treadmill runs, and my weekends will be outdoors (unless I have free afternoons to fit them in otherwise).

@DopeyBadger, I'm still interested in a plan for Dopey training if you have the time to work on one. My last plan was #541, and the days/times that you proposed in a previous post for a Dopey training plan will work for my schedule. Please let me know if there's anything else you need from me.

 

[DopeyBadger]

M- OFF
T- 60 min max
W- 90 min max
R- OFF
F- 60 min max
Sa- 90 min max
Su - 180 min max (run/walk intervals)

Total - 8 hours

-Known conflicts?
-Current fitness?
-Training in the last three weeks?
-Other races?
-Goals for race day?

 

[Livelovedance]

M- OFF
T- 60 min max
W- 90 min max
R- OFF
F- 60 min max
Sa- 90 min max
Su - 180 min max (run/walk intervals)

Total - 8 hours

-Known conflicts?
-Current fitness?
-Training in the last three weeks?
-Other races?
-Goals for race day?

Known conflicts
None as of yet

Current fitness/Training in the last 3 weeks
8/15 - 8/21 = 3.25 hours
8/22 - 8/28 = 4.25 hours
8/29 - 9/4 = 3.75 hours
(all using 1:15 run/30 walk intervals)
I feel like I'm at a good place in terms of fitness for regular running. No issues that have prevented me from starting or completing a run.

Other races
No other races scheduled

Goals for race day
1. To complete my first Dopey challenge using my current 1:15/30 intervals, stopping for photos and having a great time
2. To be able to walk at work the following day

 

[avondale]

Two weeks in one post since I missed last week...

I've stopped trying to use NRC and the Peloton app on my watch when using the treadmill because one always cuts off the other. Now I just add the stats from my Garmin into the NRC app. I've also started stacking classes to get some variety in the classes but still get the length of the run in.

Tuesday 8/23/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (2.09 mi; 14:19 pace) + 15 min run (1.05 mi; 14:17 pace)
Garmin - 45:09 (3.47 mi; 13:01 pace)

Wednesday 8/24/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (3 mi; 15:00 pace)
Garmin - 45:06 (3.31 mi; 13:37 pace)

Friday 8/26/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (2.94 mi; 15:16 pace)
Garmin - 45:03 (3.03 mi; 14:52 pace)

Saturday 8/27/22
Treadmill - 60 min run (4.02 mi; 14:55 pace)
Garmin - 1:00:05 (4.27 mi; 14:03 pace)

Sunday 8/28/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (1.84 mi; 16:18 pace) + 30 min run (1.85 mi; 16:13 pace)
Garmin - 1:00:03 (4.07 mi; 14:45 pace)

Tuesday 8/30/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (2.97 mi; 15:04 pace)
Garmin - 45:06 (3.25 mi; 13:53 pace)

Wednesday 8/31/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (2 mi; 15:02 pace)
Garmin - 30:01 (2.13 mi; 14:04 pace)

Friday 9/2/22
Treadmill - 30 min run (2.04 mi; 14:42 pace) + 15 min run (1.05 mi; 14:21 pace)
Garmin - 45:07 (3.31 mi; 13:37 pace)

Saturday 9/3/22
Treadmill - 45 min run (3.05 mi; 14:44 pace)
Garmin - 45:07 (3.16 mi; 14:16 pace)

Sunday 9/4/22
Outdoor Run - 60 min run
T + D = 70 + 66 = 136
NRC - 4.28 mi; 1:00:23; 14:06 pace
Garmin - 4.37 mi; 1:00:02; 13:44 pace

Outdoor runs are so much more pleasant, but I'm thankful for the treadmill for my busy days. There have been many days where I got a run in at 11:00pm, which I would never do outdoors. I have a feeling that the majority of my weekday runs will be treadmill runs, and my weekends will be outdoors (unless I have free afternoons to fit them in otherwise).

@DopeyBadger, I'm still interested in a plan for Dopey training if you have the time to work on one. My last plan was #541, and the days/times that you proposed in a previous post for a Dopey training plan will work for my schedule. Please let me know if there's anything else you need from me.

You are a rock star doing runs at 11:00pm!

 

[GollyGadget]

2. To be able to walk at work the following day

This is one of the best and underrated goals. I hope you achieve it!

 

[DopeyBadger]

Known conflicts
None as of yet

Current fitness/Training in the last 3 weeks
8/15 - 8/21 = 3.25 hours
8/22 - 8/28 = 4.25 hours
8/29 - 9/4 = 3.75 hours
(all using 1:15 run/30 walk intervals)
I feel like I'm at a good place in terms of fitness for regular running. No issues that have prevented me from starting or completing a run.

Other races
No other races scheduled

Goals for race day
1. To complete my first Dopey challenge using my current 1:15/30 intervals, stopping for photos and having a great time
2. To be able to walk at work the following day

Sounds good. I'll add you to the queue.

 

[DopeyBadger]

How about this?

 

[Livelovedance]

How about this?

Looks good! Slightly intimidating that it's really real, but I think it's a manageable plan and I can keep myself motivated to get it done. Thank you for putting in the time so quickly!

 

[Livelovedance]

Dopey Training Week 1
This week was my first official week of Dopey training! This will be my second marathon, and although Dopey brings an entire new level to what I'm striving for in the next 4 months, I'm actually a lot less nervous this time than I was this time last year. I think I'm feeling more confident because I've completed one full marathon so I know it's not impossible, I have another @DopeyBadger training plan and last year's went so well that I know I'll be prepared if I'm able to follow it through, and I have a treadmill this time which makes getting a run in so much easier.

Every run this week felt good. The first half mile/mile is always a bit of a chore until I got into the rhythm of it, but nothing out of the ordinary. I did all of this week's runs on the tread.

Tuesday 9/6/22
This week I decided to try to get my Tuesday and Wednesday runs done in the morning before work. I tried out the "just run" feature for the first time today, and it worked out well. It seemed like my mileage is a little more in sync with the Garmin when I use this option vs taking a class.
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
Treadmill - 37 min Just Run (2.5 mi, 15:18 pace)
Garmin - 0:37:17 (2.51 mi; 14:51 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 9/7/22
Second morning run. I should've woken up a little earlier today but I didn't. It wasn't a huge deal, but it would've been nice to have had a little more time to get ready for work.
Planned: 3.5 mi Easy/LR (0:51:07)
5 min pre-run warm up and 5 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 50 min Just Run (3.51 mi, 14:27 pace)
Garmin - 0:50:27 (3.63 mi, 13:54 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post run stretch

So much for the mileage matching... I guess I'm running faster than I realize even though I'm keeping the treadmill speeds the same for each interval.

Thursday 9/8/22
Not a run day, so I planned to do strength classes. I've been trying out the standing core classes (mainly because I hate planks and almost every core class incorporates them...) but they're not the greatest.
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
10 min Standing Core Strength
20 min Strength for Runners

I wasn't a fan of either of these classes, but I got 30 min of strength in and that's what counts.

Friday 9/9/22
I didn't want to get up early today, and I knew I had time after work so I did today's run in the evening. I originally planned to do another Just Run session, but my head was filled with so much tension over recent events. I felt like I needed to listen to something different so I stacked the Ashton Kutcher Our Future Selves sessions (30 min with Kim Kardashian and the 10 min cool down run that I just used as a continuation of my run until I was finished and then used the rest as a cool down walk). I really don't know much about Ashton or Kim, but it actually kept my interest and I was glad to have watched it.
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up and 5 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 30 min run (2.1 mi, 14:19 pace) + 10 min run (0.6 mi, 16:48 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:33 (2.68 mi, 13:37 pace)
5 min post-run stretch


Saturday 9/10/22
Today's run was also an evening run. Pretty uneventful but got it done.
Planned: 4 mi Easy/LR (0:58:25)
5 min pre-run warm up and 5 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 60 min run (4.16 mi, 14:25 pace)
Garmin - 0:59:02 (4.31 mi, 13:43 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 9/11/22
Last run for the week, no complaints, and it went quickly!
Planned: 5.5 mi Easy/LR (1:20:19)
5 min pre-run warm up and 5 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 80 min Just Run (5.59 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 1:20:21 (5.81 mi, 13:50 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch


This week was a successful run week. I've valued running more since I started taking it seriously, but after this week I'm even more grateful for the opportunity to run. Reading about Eliza and the tragedy that occurred has been hard (I won't watch the videos) and knowing that she was a part of our runDisney community makes it even that more difficult. I had her in my thoughts throughout my weekend miles, reminding myself of how difficult it was for me to complete marathon training while finding places and times that I could feel semi-safe running outside (and I mean semi-safe quite literally, there were many evening runs that made me uncomfortable). I'm grateful for the ability to do treadmill miles, but I hate that it has to be that way at the same time. I hope to never take for granted the opportunities we all have as runners, and I'm looking forward to all of our future miles and accomplishments.

 

[Livelovedance]

Epic fails at my weekly updates here, but I have completed every run! Sadly I haven't run outdoors at all (still slightly disturbed by Eliza's story, and admittedly valuing more sleep on the weekends), but running on the treadmill hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. I still enjoy outdoor running more, but it's been really nice to be able to get work and overall life things accomplished while still prioritizing running on off hours that I'd never be able to take advantage of outdoors.

Stats only posts because I'll never remember the specifics:

Dopey Training Week 2
Monday 9/12/22
Planned: 20 min Strength workout
10 min Standing Core Strength
10 min Arms & Shoulders Strength

Tuesday 9/13/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 2 classes: 30 min (2.08 mi, 14:25 pace) + 10 min (0.62 mi, 16:05 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:33 (2.57 mi; 14:12 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 9/14/22
Planned: 3.5 mi Easy/LR (0:51:07)
5 min pre-run warm up and 5 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 51 min Just Run (3.56 mi, 14:44 pace)
Garmin - 0:51:09 (3.56 mi, 14:21 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post run stretch

Thursday 9/15/22
Planned: 20 min Strength workout
20 min Strength Roll Call: Full Body
5 min Full Body Stretch

Friday 9/16/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up and 5 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 36 min Just Run (2.55 mi, 14:25 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:41 (2.50 mi, 14:41 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Saturday 9/17/22
Planned: 4 mi Easy/LR (0:58:25)
I did a live Disney themed run to start because it was my 50th run on the tread!
Treadmill - 1 class: 30 min run (2.08 mi, 14:25 pace) + 29 min Just Run (2.01 mi, 14:25 pace)
Garmin - 0:58:26 (4.22 mi, 13:52 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 9/18/22
Planned: 4 mi Easy/LR (0:58:25)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 58 min Just Run (4.07 mi, 14:25 pace)
Garmin - 0:58:26 (4.02 mi, 14:33 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

 

[Livelovedance]

Dopey Training Week 3
Monday 9/19/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
30 min Full Body Strength

Tuesday 9/20/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 38 min Just Run (2.68 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 0:38:33 (2.68 mi; 14:22 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 9/21/22
Just Run added new features, where you can set a goal by time, distance, output, etc. I decided to try by distance today, but I realized I should go by time from now on, because the distance on the tread vs the Garmin is always slightly different.
Planned: 3.5 mi Easy/LR (0:51:07)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 50 min Just Run (Distance Goal) (3.5 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 0:50:35 (3.40 mi, 14:53 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post run stretch

Thursday 9/22/22
Today was a busy day. I had to cover other shifts at work, which I agreed to do knowing it wasn't a run day. However, by the time I was home and settled for the night, I was tired and sore from the day, so a strength workout wasn't happening. I did a much needed 20 min stretch at 11:00 that night before going to bed.
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
20 min Evening Stretch

Friday 9/23/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 37 min Just Run (2.55 mi, 14:25 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:56 (2.55 mi, 14:16 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Saturday 9/24/22
I decided to do a Scenic Run today for a change.
Planned: 4 mi Easy/LR (0:58:25)
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 30 min Costa Rica Run (4.17 mi, 14:21 pace)
Garmin - 0:59:57 (4.25 mi, 14:07 pace)
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 9/25/22
Planned: 6.5 mi Easy/LR (1:34:55) + Practice Nutrition Strategy
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 95 min Just Run (6.6 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 1:34:59 (6.66 mi, 14:16 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

 

[Livelovedance]

Dopey Training Week 4
Monday 9/26/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
20 min Arms & Shoulders Strength
10 min Core Strength

Tuesday 9/27/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 36 min Just Run (2.51 mi, 14:19 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:01 (2.54 mi; 14:12 pace)
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 9/28/22
Planned: 3.5 mi Easy/LR (0:51:07)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 51 min Just Run (3.54 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 0:51:01 (3.62 mi, 14:05 pace)
5 min post run stretch

Thursday 9/29/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
20 min Core Strength
5 min Full Body Stretch

Friday 9/30/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 2 classes: 10 min run (0.7 mi, 14:17 pace) + 30 min run (1.99 mi, 15:06 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:32 (2.57 mi, 14:12 pace)
5 min post-run stretch


September 2022 Total Miles (Garmin) = 74.87 mi


Saturday 10/1/22
Planned: 3.5 mi Easy/LR (0:51:07)
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 51 min Just Run (3.54 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 0:50:56 (3.62 mi, 14:04 pace)
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 10/2/22
I was unsure about the time for today's M Tempo run, so I decided to set the treadmill for a distance goal instead of a time goal. I ran the treadmill for a little to find what speed I would need to hit my M Tempo pace, and then started my warm up. I felt really good about this run at the end, and remembered how differently I felt for my first M Tempo run last year!
Planned: 1 mi @ Easy + 4 mi @ M Tempo + 1 mi @ Easy (1:17:20) & Practice Nutrition Strategy
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 79 min Just Run (Distance Goal) (6 mi, 13:15 pace)
Garmin - 1:19:34 (6.07 mi, 13:07 pace)
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

 

[Livelovedance]

Dopey Training Week 5
I had started a draft post for this week and I somehow lost it, and didn't have the drive to redo it yesterday, so here I am with a Monday evening update. One positive to getting back to the boards is it's motivating me to get a 30 minute strength class done on the off days. I normally would do some form of exercise just to close my rings, but if I already had some exercise minutes from the day I'd do less at night, so the accountability here makes sure I still get 30 minutes in.

Monday 10/3/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
30 min Full Body Strength

Tuesday 10/4/22
Planned: 3 mi Easy/LR (0:43:49)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 44 min Just Run (3.06 mi, 14:21 pace)
Garmin - 0:44:00 (3.14 mi; 14:01 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 10/5/22
Today I was thankful to have this training journal, because I was able to go back and find how I handled my T pace runs last year and had no anxiety about it today. I wasn't thrilled about doing it on the treadmill, but it wasn't bad at all. I was actually surprised it went as quickly as it did, and I had no issues at all maintaining my pace at T for each 0.5 mile without my regular intervals. It felt great! I ended up figuring it out as: 1 mile @ Easy (w/ regular intervals), 0.5 mile @ T (11:28, no intervals), 2 minutes @ Easy (w/ an interval wherever it fell, 0.5 mile @ T (11:28, no intervals), and then 1 mile @ Easy (w/ regular intervals).
Planned: 1 mi @ WU + 2 x 0.5 mi @ T w/ 2 min RI @ WU + 1 mi @ CD (0:40:51)
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 42 min Just Run (3.16 mi, 13:30 pace)
Garmin - 0:42:43 (3.22 mi, 13:15 pace)
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post run stretch

Thursday 10/6/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
30 min Full Body Strength

Friday 10/7/22
Planned: 3 mi Easy/LR (0:43:49)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 44 min Just Run (3.06 mi, 14:21 pace)
Garmin - 0:44:01 (3.16 mi, 13:57 pace)
Skipped my post run stretch because I had to leave the house in 10 minutes. I wasn't too concerned because I was leaving to teach at dance so I knew I'd still be moving around.

Saturday 10/8/22
Planned: 4 mi Easy/LR (0:58:25)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 58 min Just Run (4.05 mi, 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 0:58:26 (4.15 mi, 14:04 pace)
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 10/9/22
I admittedly was not looking forward to such a long run on the treadmill. I would've been better off getting up and doing it early in the morning, but I did yesterday's run later in the day so I didn't want to do this one too early. I decided to put my focus on trying to keep close to the same mileage on both the treadmill and the Garmin, because they usually start the same and then I guess when I warm up I change my pacing and that changes the mileage tracking. It gave me something to think about to pass the time, and I was pretty successful! No complaints about this run; I had a slight pain in my left knee at one point but it went away. I wouldn't have even thought of it again except I experienced a very very slight pulsing in it when I did my last stretch during my 5 min post run stretch. I didn't have my preferred pre and post run bagel, but I experimented with a mixture of Honey Stinger Fruit Smoothie chews and pretzels during the run. I found during the marathon last year that chews got old and I needed something different after awhile. I even ate the banana (I hate bananas) out of desperation. The pretzels weren't too bad, but a little dry. At least it's an easy option to pack for a long run, so I'll keep that in mind.
Planned: 7.5 mi Easy/LR (1:49:32) & Practice Nutrition Strategy
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 109 min Just Run (7.61 mi, 14:21 pace)
Garmin - 1:49:31 (7.62 mi, 14:22 pace)
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Page 1 of the training plan complete!

 

[avondale]

T-pace is my kryptonite. Good job with it!

 

[Livelovedance]

Dopey Training Week 6
Monday 10/10/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
20 min Upper Body Strength
10 min Barre: Core

Tuesday 10/11/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 2 classes: 30 min (2.09 mi; 14:20/mi) + 10 min (0.62 mi; 16:07/mi)
Garmin - 0:36:33 (2.54 mi; 14:22 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 10/12/22
Planned: 1 mi @ WU + 4 x 0.5 mi @ T w/ 2 min RI @ WU + 1 mi @ CD (0:56:07)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 58 min Just Run (0:58:15; 4.45 mi; 13:04 pace)
Garmin - 0:58:11; 4.43 mi; 13:09 pace
5 min post run stretch

Thursday 10/13/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
30 min Upper Body Strength

Friday 10/14/22
Planned: 2.5 mi Easy/LR (0:36:31)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 36 min Just Run (0:36:32; 2.53 mi, 14:20 pace)
Garmin - 0:36:29; 2.56 mi; 14:16 pace
5 min post-run stretch

Saturday 10/15/22
Planned: 3.5 mi Easy/LR (0:51:07)
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 51 min Just Run (0:51:06; 3.54 mi; 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 0:51:08; 3.54 mi; 14:26 pace
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 10/16/22
Planned: 1 mi @ Easy + 5 mi @ M Tempo + 1 mi @ Easy (1:29:22) & Practice Nutrition Strategy
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 109 min Just Run - Time Goal (1:30:00; 6.95 mi; 12:55 pace)
Garmin - 1:30:23; 7.00 mi; 12:54 pace
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

 

[Livelovedance]

Dopey Training Week 7
Monday 10/17/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
30 min Barre

Tuesday 10/18/22
Planned: 3 mi Easy/LR (0:43:49)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 2 classes: 20 min (1.39 mi; 14:23/mi) + 30 min (1.94 mi; 15:25/mi)
Garmin - 0:43:41 (3.07 mi; 14:13 pace)
5 min post-run stretch

Wednesday 10/19/22
Planned: 1 mi @ WU + 6 x 0.5 mi @ T w/ 2 min RI @ WU + 1 mi @ CD (1:11:22)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 74 min Just Run (1:14:11; 5.76 mi; 12:52 pace)
Garmin - 1:14:09; 5.55 mi; 13:21 pace
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post run stretch

Thursday 10/20/22
Planned: 30 min Strength workout
30 min Full Body Strength

Friday 10/21/22
I switched to my old outdoor sneakers for this run, which wasn't great but wasn't terrible either.
Planned: 3 mi Easy/LR (0:43:49)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 44 min Just Run - Time Goal (0:44:03; 3.08 mi, 14:25 pace)
Garmin - 0:44:02; 3.11 mi; 14:09 pace
5 min post-run stretch

Saturday 10/22/22
Planned: 5 mi Easy/LR (1:13:01)
5 min pre-run warm up
Treadmill - 73 min Just Run (1:13:01; 5.08 mi; 14:20 pace)
Garmin - 1:13:04; 5.15 mi; 14:11 pace
10 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

Sunday 10/23/22
Planned: 8.5 mi Easy/LR (2:04:08) & Practice Nutrition Strategy
5 min pre-run warm up and 10 min warm up walk
Treadmill - 124 min Just Run - Time Goal (2:04:01; 8.62 mi; 14:23 pace)
Garmin - 2:04:02; 8.65 mi; 14:21 pace
5 min cool down walk and 5 min post-run stretch

 

[azrivest]

Good job on getting all those runs in!

 

[Livelovedance]

Good job on getting all those runs in!

Thank you!