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| Tuesday's sunset |
Welcome to another Weekly Review linkup with Hoho Runs and MissSippiPiddlin. I'm training for the ORRRC Half on April 10. Read more about my race here.
Week of March 7 - 13
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 miles, 8:41 pace
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 3.1 miles, 8:42 pace
Friday: 6 miles, 9:05 pace
Saturday: 7 miles, 10:39 pace
Sunday: Rest
Total: 20.1 miles
2016 total: 242.67 miles
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| Blurry movie selfie |
Tuesday's weather was amazing, so I put on shorts and a tank and set off for a 4 mile (unintentional) progression (8:52, 8:41, 8:38, 8:32). Unfortunately, it was my third run in my Altras – which I just reviewed – and I think I went too fast for them. During the run I had to stop, stretch, and re-tie my shoes. I made it the rest of the way home as it seemed like I'd worked out the pain, but the tightness behind my knee returned Wednesday before I went to work. I iced it and felt okay.
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| Matchy matchy on Thursday |
Thursday rained all day, but at least it was relatively warm. I somehow convinced Alex to go for a run. We headed to the local track where I figured I could make up my missed speedwork. Unfortunately, the girl's field hockey team was practicing so we took our run to the streets. Even though we were running at a slower pace than I normally run with him, we were dodging puddles and mud and we were tired after 3 miles. I could have kept going, but he was done. Even though it rained the entire run, we had a great time.
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| Friday: my new shorts were amazing |
Saturday was my normal group run. The group was much smaller than normal (due to St. Patrick's and Pi Day races), which was nice because last time I got stuck in the middle of the pack and felt trapped. My knee was feeling pretty rough. I made it through without issue, but I think I'll only use the new Altras on short runs for a while. I want to use them at a 4.5 mile trail race April 2, but it's not worth it if I keep having pain.
I intended to make up a missed 5 on Sunday, but I'm taking it easy with my knee and I'm pain free (!). Today has been productive. We signed up for two 5Ks in April. I'm so happy Alex is back in race mode (he likes running in spring and fall). He installed bathroom shelves and I reorganized our toiletries, then the kitchen cabinets, and I'm making a stew. Time to relax with some wine!
Have you tried Altras?
Are any of you running RnR Nashville?
I wish I was running RnR Nashville! I've never been there. I think you will do great! Don't sweat the missed workouts--you've got plenty in the tank.
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Nashville while passing through on other trips, so I'm excited to see downtown! Thanks for the encouragement. :)
DeleteI have tried Altras before and didn't care for those. My sister used to run in them all the time and always had pain. Since she stopped running in them the pain has diminished. I ran rock n roll Nashville and really enjoyed it last yr. My friend is running her first 5k there this yr. I wish i could go back and run that w her.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to RnR Nashville! I officially signed up after I published this post. No going back. ;) I may have to admit defeat with the Altras. My husband got some, too, and really likes them, but he doesn't need special shoes to run.
Delete20 miles is a strong week! I would love to go back to Nashville. It's such a fun town but I don't think I can swing it for April. I definitely would stop running in the Altras to see if my knee felt better. You were wise to rest today instead of doing the makeup run. It will not matter in the long run (pun intended). Thanks for linking with us Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice! I had such a productive day around the house (rare when I run on weekends), so I think it worked out for the best. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Nashville and trying my first RnR race. :)
DeleteI have never tried Altra shoes because I have been in the Brooks Ravenna for over 5 years and they work for me! I guess I hate change. Sometimes it is important to listen to your body and it you need an added rest day, it will not hurt you.
ReplyDeleteI have been in my Saucony Omnis for a few years now and trying a new shoe reminded me why I've stuck with them so long! I'll be sad if Saucony ever changes them.
DeleteRnR Nashville was my first-ever race in 2007! Back then they called it the Country Music half, though. I'm pretty sure that's the same race as the one you are talking about. I loved that race and I hope everything works out with it if you do decide to run it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I looked it up and it did used to be the Country Music half. It'll be a bit hillier than I'm used to in Ohio, but I'm going to try to run it for fun. :)
DeleteWow! It sounds like you are doing great with your training.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I feel like I'm scrambling every day to fit in a run lately. :)
DeleteI'm so glad to read this about RnRNashville! I'm doing it too! I'd love to try and meet up with you! I've never been to Nashville so I'm looking forward to seeing the city! I hope you figure out your knee problems it could be the shoes.
ReplyDeleteI hope I see you in Nashville! :)
DeleteI have not tried Altra. I am sticking with my Brooks GTS which seem to be working for me. Did you sign up for the race ? The RnR series have not come to France yet....
ReplyDeleteI did sign up for the race! I usually like smaller races, so we'll see if I can get sucked into the RnR experience. I'm excited to see Nashville on two feet.
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