Workout Recap - Week 52

Sunday, December 22nd – 60 minutes on the stationary bike

Monday, December 23rd –  4 mile run

Tuesday, December 24th – 9 mile run

Wednesday, December 25th –  4 mile run

Thursday, December 26th – 30 minutes on the stationary bike

Friday, December 27th – Rest day

Saturday, December 28th – 7 mile run (4 with the hubby, 3 solo)

This week was a little wonky because of Christmas (I was off on Tuesday and Wednesday, which meant I could do longer runs midweek and not have to worry about waking up before the buttcrack of dawn ;)), not to mention I started my period at the end of last week which means my cramps were killer and I didn't want to do much. I still got in all of my workouts, they were just a little out of order. Since I'm technically using a marathon training plan for the LA Marathon come March (I'm still not officially registered for it... maybe I should look into that soon), this cutback week of my long runs means we are only going longer on the weekends now. I think this is the last time for a while that my long run is in the single digits. 

How were your workouts this past week?

Walt Wednesday

Some people do a "Wordless Wednesday" post, where they simply share a photo or image, but I thought I'd make a little series out of my Wednesdays. And since I love alliteration so much, why not go with Walt Wednesdays (obviously everyone can use a little break from the seriousness, scariness and sassiness of life - and what better way to help put a smile on your face than with a cute wiener dog picture, am I right?!)... So, without further ado...

WALT WEDNESDAY!

When life gets overwhelming, how do you de-stress?

Workout Recap - Week 51

Sunday, December 15th – 12 mile run 

Monday, December 16th –  Rest day

Tuesday, December 17th – 3.11 mile run

Wednesday, December 18th – 50 minutes on the stationary bike

Thursday, December 19th – 3 mile run

Friday, December 20th – 30 minutes on the stationary bike

Saturday, December 21st – 6 mile run (first 4 with the hubby, last 2 on my own)

The hubby was in Michigan last weekend to visit his family for the holidays and his flight on Sunday got delayed (originally he was supposed to land around 10:30pm and his flight didn't touch down until after 2am), so I did my Sunday long run in the evening to give me something to do while I waited. Also, since I got like 3 hours of sleep Sunday night (well, let's call it like it was - Monday morning), I ended up swapping my bike ride to Friday and taking a rest day Monday AM. Other than that another 'solid' week done. Less than a month till the Rose Bowl Half (no goals, will just be fun to toe the line again).  

How were your workouts this past week?

Walt Wednesday

Some people do a "Wordless Wednesday" post, where they simply share a photo or image, but I thought I'd make a little series out of my Wednesdays. And since I love alliteration so much, why not go with Walt Wednesdays (obviously everyone can use a little break from the seriousness, scariness and sassiness of life - and what better way to help put a smile on your face than with a cute wiener dog picture, am I right?!)... So, without further ado...

WALT WEDNESDAY!

When life gets overwhelming, how do you de-stress?

Workout Recap - Week 50

Sunday, December 8th – 11 mile run 

Monday, December 9th –  3 mile run

Tuesday, December 10th – 60 minutes on the stationary bike

Wednesday, December 11th – 3 mile run

Thursday, December 12th – Rest day

Friday, December 13th – 30 minutes on the stationary bike

Saturday, December 14th – 6 mile run

I had to swap up my workouts a bit this week because I was giving blood on Thursday before work, which meant I'm not supposed to workout that morning (hence moving my normal rest day from Friday to Thursday) and the following day I tend to be a bit 'drag-y', so I moved a bike day to Friday morning. Otherwise my 'long run' on Sunday was pretty blah. I think it was because I had worked six days in a row and had to run before going into work again that morning. I wanted to walk as much as I ran, but at least I got it done. Otherwise everything went fine. It's starting to be chilly in the mornings (in the 30s), so I'll be honest and say that when I wake up on those run days I would prefer to stay in bed, but, hey, I've gotten out there. (We're looking to hire some help at the running store soon so hopefully I can bring back my lunchtime runs that I was enjoying so much once folks are trained and I don't have to worry about leaving them alone.) One step/ day at a time!

How were your workouts this past week?

Walt Wednesday

Some people do a "Wordless Wednesday" post, where they simply share a photo or image, but I thought I'd make a little series out of my Wednesdays. And since I love alliteration so much, why not go with Walt Wednesdays (obviously everyone can use a little break from the seriousness, scariness and sassiness of life - and what better way to help put a smile on your face than with a cute wiener dog picture, am I right?!)... So, without further ado...

WALT WEDNESDAY!

When life gets overwhelming, how do you de-stress?

Workout Recap - Week 49

Sunday, December 1st – 6 mile run (first 4 with the hubby, last 2 solo)

Monday, December 2nd –  30 minutes on the stationary bike

Tuesday, December 3rd – 3.1 mile run

Wednesday, December 4th – 30 minutes on the stationary bike

Thursday, December 5th – 3.1 mile run

Friday, December 6th – Rest day

Saturday, December 7th – 6 mile run

Workouts for the week - check. The only thing I slightly changed was instead of my normal 60 minutes on the bike I did 30. I just wasn't feeling it, so on Monday and Wednesday I listened to my audiobook for a bit and then called the ride short (no, I didn't get off and do something fun, just housework before jumping in the shower and heading to work). At least I got my legs moving and am keeping the routine chugging along. This week was a 'cutback' week so my Sunday long run wasn't too long, but I'll be starting to go longer again next week (this was week five of the March marathon training plan).

How were your workouts this past week?