First of all, congratulations to all the CBRC runners who did the Philadelphia Marathon today. You guys rocked it!
On Sundays, I usually post a weekly recap where I include information on my weekly fitness and fitness fashion. However, I’m saving fitness fashion for tomorrow, where I have dedicated an entire post to some new Sweaty Betty gear!
In Fitness, I skipped a weekly recap last week because I barely worked out. I embraced my rest and recovery after the Outer Banks Marathon. A a week of relaxing, I was ready to get back at it.
Here’s how last week turned out in fitness!
Monday: 4 mile run…single digit temps.
Tuesday: 4 mile run. A little warmer!
Wednesday: off
Thursday: 7 mile run with my friend Monica (who ran the Philadelphia marathon today just 7 weeks after running the Twin Cities Marathon- rockstar!)
Friday: 45 minute barre class at the barre and 1 hour kettle bell strength training class with Ericka at Balance Fitness. Ericka held a “Bells and Beers” class. I hadn’t taken her class since before the marathon and I could definitely tell. It was fun and so were the beers afterwards!
Saturday: 10 mile run. Longest run since the Outer Banks Marathon!
Sunday: 5 mile run, 1 hour class at [solidcore].
My oh my, I definitely LOVE this class! I dragged Dustin along with me so he could try it out. I have a feeling he will be quite sore. I know I am! My friend Kelly joined me there last Saturday and we commiserated together on how we were sore until Wednesday that week! I’m trying to figure out how I will incorporate this class into my marathon training though, as so far I have been very sore for 2-3 days afterwards. I’m not sure how I can fit it in without it hurting my training. I’m thinking I could do it on the same day (but after) a hard running workout. I need to figure that out.
Training…
Today marks the beginning of training for Tokyo.
I am excited to get back to it. I’ll be trying a new method this time around…a coach!
I was referred by Nathan at Minneapolis Running to his coach at Zoom Performance.
After two disappointing finishes at my past two marathons (here and here), I need to try something different. I’m hoping that a customized training plan from a coach is the right fit. When I first joined the Calhoun Beach Running Club, I made significant improvements in my marathon time. But since then, I have really been in a rut or even regressed a little bit. I’m going to give this coaching thing a try. If it doesn’t work, I can always end my relationship with the coach. I will keep you updated on my training with him and let you know how it goes.
That’s all from the Right Fits today. I hope you had a strong week in fitness!
If you’re a runner, do you strength train? Where/how do you fit it into your schedule? On the same day as running workouts? Please let me know!
I do strength train, but not on the same days that I run. I almost never run two days in a row, so I get strength training in on off-days of running, usually once or twice a week. So, I run 3-4 days a week, strength at least one day, yoga/stretching/pilates workouts at least one day, and at least one complete rest day.
I’m really looking forward on reading about what you’re working on with your running coach, and how you’re training for Tokyo! Keep on bein’ awesome!
Thanks for the info Katie! It sounds like you have a really great balance between strength, running, rest and yoga. Nice work 🙂
This coach has me running 5-6 days a week, so that’s where it will get challenging figuring out when to strength train. I’ll have to play around with some different days to see what works well. And of course, listen to my body- if I need more rest, I’ll take it.
Just not enough time in the day sometimes to fit in everything 🙂
Oooh – I am *really* interested to hear about your coaching arrangement, what components it entails, and then how it goes. I made some huge strides in my running this year, and my “audacious goal” is now almost in sight, but I’ve still got another major leap to take to get there. So I’ve been considering whether hiring a coach is right for me. Specifically – long-distance coach or local coach, and whether the plans that they develop will really be better than what I have been able to do through my own research. Given that you are so plugged… Read more »
Thanks for commenting Eric. This coach will be long-distance and we’ll primarily communicate via email.. He will give me details of each week’s runs and I have to report back afterwards (primarily with data straight from my Garmin, or my own data if its on a treadmill, which it might be sometimes). I figure it’s worth a shot to see if something a little more customized works better. I will definitely share my experience here!
What is your audacious goal? BQ?
My audacious goal is a sub 1:30 half marathon. I’ve only been running for 3 years, and have taken my PR from 1:42 to 1:38 to 1:33 over the last 3 years. But the idea of 13.1 miles at 6:52 pace still seems utterly audacious! I’m 44, so the original goal was to make it before age and infirmity got the best of me. But now I’m starting to believe that this will happen in the next year or two if I train correctly and do all the right things. Funny enough, to BQ for 2016, I would have to… Read more »
WOW- Eric, you are so close! I’m very impressed. Not so audacious- You can do it!
I’m not too far away from a small “bump” in the BQ standards 🙂 I was hoping to qualify before then, but my past two marathons have been a reality check. I’m hopeful that the coach will at least bring me closer to it.
I’m SURE you could qualify for Boston based on your half time. Good luck to you in acheving your “audacious” goal this year in the half! Here’s hoping 2015 will be our year!
Eric, let me know if you’d like more information about coaching. We have a few things in the works that might be of interest to you!
Thanks Nathan! You are one of my running heros – love your writing, and really enjoyed following your accomplishments of the past year. Obviously the idea of setting audacious goals came from your writing. I’d definitely enjoy hearing your thoughts on coaching.
Antonio is awesome… I think you’re really going to like working with him! Glad you guys got connected!
Thanks for the recommendation Nathan! I’m excited to try something different. I will keep you updated on how it goes!
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