Just looked at my training plan and realized I’m already in the 5th week of my mileage-buildup plan, and I seem to have forgotten to blog about my running. Not that my tumors, and Mr. Mom adventures, and fancy new shirts aren’t all riveting, but I need to get back to some training logging and blogging to hold myself accountable.
With the exception of not making it to the gym much during week 2 while my wife was out of town, I’ve stuck to the plan fairly well. My right hip, right knee, left calf, and feet have all been pretty cooperative. I’ve got some tenderness in my right Achilles over the last couple weeks, but it’s been manageable so far with a little ice and my good friend Advil. I set goals around running, lifting (upper body), lifting (legs), and abs/core work. Here’s how it’s gone so far:
Running (Goal – follow the training plan)
Week 1: Plan (4 runs, 14 miles total) ….. Actual (4 runs, 16.12 miles total)
Week2: Plan (4 runs, 15 miles total) ….. Actual (4 runs, 14.57 miles total)
Week 3: Plan (4 runs, 16 miles total) ….. Actual (3 runs, 13.09 miles total)
Week 4: Plan (4 runs, 12 miles total) ….. Actual (4 runs, 15.34 miles total)
In week 3 I substituted 40 minutes on the stationary bike on the meanest setting I could tolerate to try and get a little cross-training in the mix. Didn’t really enjoy it much. Fresh air is my friend.
Lifting – Upper Body (Goal – 3 days a week)
Week 1: 2 days
Week 2: 1 day
Week 3: 3 days
Week 4: 3 days
Lifting – Legs (Goal – 1 day a week)
Week 1: 1 day
Week 2: 1 day
Week 3: 1 day
Week 4: 1 day
Also did lunges and my hip Physical Therapy routine on separate days in weeks 1, 3, and 4.
Abs/Core (Goal – 3 days a week)
Week 1: 2 days
Week 2: 1 day
Week 3: 2 days
Week 4: 3 days
No gold-star for hitting all my goals, but I’ve made a decent run at it. I’m having a hard time keeping my run distances as short as the plan dictates, but I’m not willing to risk another injury, so I’ll stick with the schedule. I’ve been focusing on form, and haven’t really worried about my pace. Looking at the stats it looks like I’m averaging around a 9-minute mile. I need to slow that down a bit and teach myself how to hold good form at a slower pace.
Now that the weather is warming up I’m looking forward to getting my sweat on. Let's see what you've got Mother Nature..
