Marathon training commenced almost 3 weeks ago. I'm using the Anothermotherrunner Training plan and so far it's going well.
Week 1 training: I was able to get all the runs in, and felt good doing it.
M 3 mi + 4 strides
T 3 mi
W yoga and strength
Th 4 mi
S 8 mi
Total 18 miles
I'm making a conscious effort to include yoga and strength work atleast once a week. Runners world website has an awesome recovery yoga 20 min workout that if time and kids allow I like doing post run. My right Ichilies and arch is still bugging me just a little I've been trying to ice and massage and compress the darn thing. I hurt that pre half marathon. It's just tight right now, but I don't want it getting worse.
Week 2: Also able to get all the workouts in this week and I used the Lighthouse Run 10 miller race as my 10 mile training run on Saturday. Makes putting in the miles more enjoyable.
M 4 mi
T yoga/strength/6 mi bike
W 6 mi
F 3.1 mi
S 10 mi lighthouse run 1:35:23 not bad
Total 23 miles
I had work this week and my kids did sleep well at all. It made for some painful work shifts and runs. I got the miles in, but it was mind over matter especially on Saturday. My kids were both up in the middle of the night. I think I got 4 hours for the 2nd night in a row. I think I could've been faster for my race if I'd been well rested. There's the rub with being a working mom. I'm never well rested.
I'm into week 3 now and so far so good, But this darn Ichilies is still bugging me so I may be taking the rest of the wknd off and trying to rest and ice. I figure one long run won't ruin things. We will see how I feel tomorrow.
I'm working on a race recap! How's running going for you? Any recent races?
Great job training! Sorry to hear you are having Achilles problems. Do you also have tight calves? That usually causes my Achilles to be sore. Hope they heal quickly!
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