Out of the 16-week program we’re already at 4! So far things are going well, I’ve gotten through the long runs (10, 12, 13 miles) and have enjoyed getting into a steady pace and just going. Aside from those long runs (typically done on Saturdays) I also have a speed interval run and a mid-length run each week.
Luckily I can fit the speed work in at the gym after my spin classes, but the mid-length runs take a little more planning (these runs range from 3-10 miles). I don’t have quite enough time after spin class and before work, meaning it needs to fit somewhere else. With three spin classes per week, traveling and the desire to fit strength work in, that mid-length run is a tricky one to schedule.
Week 4 calls for a 3 mile run but due to a group TNT run last week, I swapped it out and did that last week, meaning I need to do 7 miles today (from Week 3). Today I was all set to take on those 7 miles before work but unfortunately I was kept up past 1am and thought it was best to get more than 4 hours of sleep and skip the early morning run. Meaning the run MUST get done after work tonight. I packed my gym clothes and plan to run from my office, up to Central Park and then home. Here’s the route:
Starting to get into the training groove but scheduling will continue to be a challenge. The next pieces I need to focus on are proper nutrition and getting more sleep. I’ve got 12 weeks to improve on all fronts, let’s start NOW.
