Workout Recap - Week 35

Sunday, August 23rd – 9 mile run

Monday, August 24th – 7.37 mile run

Tuesday, August 25th – 7.47 mile run

Wednesday, August 26th – 7.37 mile run

Thursday, August 27th – Rest Day

Friday, August 28th – 7.77 mile run

Saturday, August 29th – 10.10 mile run

Holy crapoly... I know I probably sound like a broken record, but the weather is UNREAL this summer. It has been like running in soup... hot, hot soup! We have been in the 90s for the last week or so and the humidity has been between 85 and 96% humidity too. IT IS NASTY! I finish my runs and literally have to ring my shirt out from all of the sweat so it doesn't soak through my floor mats on the drive home. It looks like we might get a little reprieve in the next few days, which I cannot wait for. I was hoping to hit 50 miles again this week, but when your shoes are soggy because of the sweat running down your shins into your socks, you've gotta cut your runs short. Here's to cooler runs coming sometime soon. 

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 34

Sunday, August 16th – 13.28 miles of running (10.10 solo miles, 3.18 miles with the hubby for our 18th anniversary)

Monday, August 17th – 5.25 mile run

Tuesday, August 18th – 8 mile run

Wednesday, August 19th – 7.27 mile run

Thursday, August 20th – 8.28 mile run

Friday, August 21st – 8.08 mile run

Saturday, August 22nd – Rest Day

My first week of FIFTY MILES in such a long time - WHOOO HOOO! Funny how last week I thought my body was acclimating to the weather and this week it felt like the exact opposite, which meant more walk breaks, slower paces, sweatier runs, but, hey, I got it done and I am stronger because of it! I'm also stoked that my 'midweek' run length is slowly inching up... now I just need to work on getting my longer runs longer and I'll be cruisin'. I was going to cap off this recap by wishing for a break in the heat and humidity, but I just looked at the 10 day forecast and don't see a day with a high lower than 85 degrees, so that is probably wishful thinking... Oh well, then here's to more super soggy steamy runs ;) 

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 33

Sunday, August 9th – 10.10 mile run

Monday, August 10th – 6.2 mile run

Tuesday, August 11th – 8.58 mile run

Wednesday, August 12th – Rest Day

Thursday, August 13th – 7.27 mile run

Friday, August 14th – 10.10 mile run

Saturday, August 15th – 5.5 mile run

Two double-digit runs this week - HECK TO THE YES! The heat and humidity have not let up, but I must be getting acclimated to it because a couple of times this week I felt like I could have kept going (on Tuesday I was out of water and had to call it and on Friday I didn't have any fuel with me and knew I'd hit a wall if I went much further). Saturday the hubby said he might run with me after he got done surfing, so I did a shorter run before getting groceries in case I was going to go out again, but he ended up being too tired, so that was fine for me. I got in 47.75 miles for the week and my body feels a-okay, so I am going to take that as a major win (even if my pace has slowed to accommodate the weather)! 

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 32

Sunday, August 2nd – 7.77 mile run, 2 mile paddle

Monday, August 3rd – 7.27 mile run

Tuesday, August 4th – 5.65 mile run

Wednesday, August 5th – 7.07 mile run

Thursday, August 6th – 7.37 mile run

Friday, August 7th – 8 mile run

Saturday, August 8th – Rest Day

Oh, golly gee, this heat and humidity just won't quit. I don't think it's been cooler than 77* in the house for 7 or 8 weeks straight. I'm forcing myself to run routes that go by multiple drinking fountains, because even on a 5 mile run I'm running out of hydration. My pace may be slowing down due to the weather, but I've still been feeling somewhat strong. I was thinking about running another 6+ miles on Saturday so I could hit 50 miles for the week (for the first time in quite some time), but I know I need to be smart about training and give my body time to recover, so 43ish miles for the week it is.

How were your workouts this past week?