Happy Sunday! It has been quite a week. Did you know that you could be sore for 5 days? I didn’t! But learned that this week, lol. That OCR really did a number on my upper body. Between the bruises and the soreness I had a rough time this week. Surprisingly my legs felt fine around Tuesday so that’s a positive! Also, I did get this pretty cool photo from the race.
But don’t count me in for any OCRs in the future, LOL.
All that being said, week 4 of marathon training is in the books! It was far from easy, but here’s how my workouts went this week:
Monday, July 29
6 mile run + core work (10 minutes)
Not sure how I go through this run but was so happy when it was over.
Tuesday, July 30
OrangeTheory Fitness – Endurance, Strength, Power (ESP) (60 minutes)
Very thankful for an indoor workout since it was SO humid outside. The OTF workout focused more on heavier weights during the floor block and then we alternated between the treadmill and rowers. Really great workout!
Wednesday, July 31
3 mile run + spinning (30 minutes) + core work (10 minutes)
Decided to mix things up since I haven’t done a “brick-type” workout in a while. Also, I ended the month with 91.5 miles – I’ll take it!
Thursday, August 1
OrangeTheory Fitness – Team Everest Workout (60 minutes).
I literally have no words for this workout. It was National Mountain Climbing Day and OTF decided to design a workout around that in order to kill us, lol. This was a partner workout so while one person was climbing on the treadmill, the other was doing the row machine and then a floor exercise. We switched back and forth in this pattern for the whole class. I was exhausted!
That damn incline!
Friday, August 2
A much needed rest day.
Saturday, August 3
13 mile run + core work (10 minutes)
I think my face in the photo below pretty much says it all. The run felt like a struggle from the beginning because my legs felt so heavy. The weather was fine and I got enough sleep, but my legs just felt fatigued. Then my lower back started to hurt during the second half of the run. To top it off, I fell during the last mile of the run. If we’re keeping score, that’s my second fall in less than a week (fell during the OCR race on Sunday). I really need to get to the start line of the marathon in one piece so I hope I can keep both feet on the ground moving forward, LOL.
Sunday, August 4
Spinning (60 minutes).
The AC was barely on for the first half of the class but luckily it was back to normal for the second half of class.
Total Weekly Mileage: 24.6 miles
Marathon Training Miles: 87.6 miles
Summary: 5 runs, 2 spinning classes, 2 strength training workouts, 3 core workouts
Grade This Week – A
I kind of feel like this week kicked my butt, which isn’t great since I still have many more weeks of training. I took an epsom salt bath after yesterday’s run which I’m hoping will help with recovery. I also see my ART doctor on Tuesday after work so I’m hoping he can work out the issue with my back. Fingers crossed that next week’s training goes well!
Science in Sport was having a great sale last week so I decided to use that, combined with the discount code, to stock up on my fuel for training. Salted Strawberry is my favorite flavor. but I got 2 new flavors to try as well.
In looking at my schedule for the next few months, I noticed that I don’t have any races on the calendar for September. I would like to use at least one race as a long run for marathon training, so I decided to sign up for the Surftown Half Marathon on September 8.
I’ve got 18 miles on the plan that day so I’ll add in a few pre-race miles. It’s in Rhode Island so I’ll also get to check another state off my 25 State Challenge list. Bonus, Michelle will be running the race too! 🙂 Do you like to use races as long runs?
That’s it! I hope you had a great week 🙂
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Crap, I totally blew off the SiS sale ;-( UGH. That pic of you leaping over the car is priceless…too bad you weren’t wearing a super hero cape. You know I love using races as training 😉 If only you and Michelle weren’t so far away, I’d consider joining you in September. That Mt. Everest workout looks intense….but something I’d like to try 😉
If I hear of another SIS sale I’ll message you so that you don’t miss it 🙂
I wish you lived closer also so that you could do the race with us!
Those OTF classes sound INTENSE! I love using races as long runs – beats having to run solo for so long! And guess what? Looks like we are racing on the same day! I have a Half scheduled for the 8th Sept!
The OTF classes are pretty intense but I know that they will make me a stronger runner – at least that’s the hope lol
So cool that we both have races on the same day in September!
That is an AMAZING picture from that OCR. It’s really worth framing. 🙂 I did that partner Everest workout too. Yikes. I’m glad you aren’t really injured from that fall yesterday.
I should frame it since it’s probably the last OCR that I’ll do, LOL.
That Everest workout was just crazy, but I’m glad that I tackled it.
Sounds like a pretty intense week. My legs would be tired too!
Falling is the worse! I should know, I’ve done it enough. 🙄
Still a great job this week!
Thanks so much Denise!
I think Darlene might be doing that half too? No doubt she’ll let you know. Fun.
I hope this week goes a lot better! Luckily my fall was really a non-issue.
And I love that photo of you catching some major air!
I think you’re right! I remember reading about that race on one of her blogs. It will be so nice to meet her in person!
Ok no more falling for you this week! 🙂 Way to get your long run done in this heat. Even if it did not go as planned it still counts! Rhode Island sounds nice and cool for running in September.
Yes, definitely no more falling for me anytime soon, lol.
I love to use races as long runs. It makes me feel like I’m at least getting a medal for my efforts lol.
I’ve been wondering about that City Challenge race…it looks fun! I’m pretty much out of OCR for a while too…after what happened last time I can’t risk another serious injury like that so I’m just gonna take it easy until I get done with my next marathon, which won’t be until next March.
Yeah I think I’m done with OCRs – too much risk for injury! The City Challenge race was fine, but they really didn’t communicate anything about the event until the week before which was pretty weird.
no more falling!!! Be careful Kim!
Rhode Island sounds awesome! Fun to mix in races into long runs.
I know! I need to be more careful.
I’m really looking forward to the Rhode Island race.
You know I just love that photo of you jumping over that car – totally badass 😉
Hope your ART doc gives you some relief for your back.
Can’t wait to see you in September!
lol thanks Michelle. That will be may only action shot photo of the year.
Looking forward to seeing you next month!
That OCR pic is so awesome! Way to go! And no more falling. YOWCH!
Yup, I’m going to attempt to stay upright this week, lol.
That’s a hard week and very brave, I would not do an OCR at all but particularly not in marathon training! Love the photo, though. Do you have a rest week scheduled soon to work towards?
And yes, I used my last marathon as a training run for my ultra and that worked really well, although I did have to remember it was a training run and not to push it too hard.
I don’t have a cutback week anytime soon but I may need to change that, lol.
I think you need to be done with falling now Kim!! I know you had a hard week and I totally sympathise!! I hope this new week will be better.
I love to run in races that count as my long run. I would run a race every weekend if I could. To me there is nothing more boring than running long alone and on the same damn routes as all marathon training prior. Yesterday I listened to music (don’t really do that much) and I even got bored with that after an hour and a half…
here’s to a new week! I’m going to start looking for races now… I do have the Helsinki Half in 3 weeks which is perfect timing for a long run 🙂
Yes, positive thoughts for a much better week!
Totally agree with you about the long runs. On Saturday I tried to go down a few different streets to mix up the route a bit but I was still bored at times.
That picture if one of my favorites of you!!! Be careful, falling is definitely not fun.
Glad you found something for your training that doesn’t upset your stomach. Hopefully it stays that way.
I only do races as long runs if they’re the same or similar distances. I know that once I am done with a race, the last thing I want to do is run more mires (unless it is a cool down).
Definitely not fun at all! I’m planning on staying upright this week, lol.
When I use a race for training I usually do the extra miles before the race because there’s no way I’m doing them after the race is over, lol
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Surftown. I so want to meet you. I am staying with a friend who lives nearby. But I don’t anyone who is running it. Have you done it before??
Anyway, my mileage is pretty low – 4 runs a week – around 19 miles. It’ll get higher but I am trying to stay healthy and not stressed about the marathon and work.
I’ve never done it before but heard great things about it! Michelle and I booked a hotel close to the start line so hopefully we can meet up before the race starts, or maybe at packet pickup?
That would be great.
Wow. I get to meet Michelle too?
I’m not arriving until Sat. and staying over Sun.
Let’s keep in touch.
Yup, Michelle will be there too! We’re both arriving Saturday and leaving on Sunday after the race.
A very solid week, you are working hard and well.
Sorry for the fall, please look after yourself. A fall while running 3 years ago changed my life forever.
Thank you. I am going to do my best to be careful and not fall anymore. Each fall is so scary!
Impressive that you got all that done while being sore for 5 days! I get low back pain during long runs sometimes too – it’s never escalated to be really bad, but it sure is annoying. Hope your ART doctor gets that worked out!
It’s so annoying, especially when I’m not feeling tired but my legs and back are holding me back on a long run 🙁
That OCR photo is epic! But yeah, I can see why you might not want to do more of them given the soreness. Hopefully the epsom salts and the ART appointment will help.
Thanks! I’m still sore today but it’s getting much better.
Man, that Everest workout sounds crazy! I mean, the fact that it’s a partner workout means you won’t let your partner down so you’ll push hard but yeesh! Glad you took the rest day after that! You’re doing so well. Shake off the bad ones and kill it this week!
That Everest workout was intense. When it was over I was like what just happened? LOL
I was wondering what the Everest workout would be like (I did assume climbing was involved though lol). Looks like you had a great week !!
It was a beast of a workout!
You had a great week of workouts! I went through a phase where I fell a few times within a month or so. Hopefully it will pass now! Thats an awesome pic from the OCR- I’m not surprised that you were sore from it!
Thanks Lisa! I’m hoping that my falling phase is over now LOL
Wow, what a week and good for you getting all of those July miles in! That Orange Theory climbing workout sounds intense! I would be DY. ING. I also like the Salted Strawberry SiS gels the best. I still have a couple of each flavor.
I really like the consistency of the SIS gels. Salted Strawberry is by far my favorite, but I’m looking forward to trying out a few new flavors this month (berry, cherry and pineapple).
Five days of soreness! Yikes!
I do love that photo of you jumping over the cars. That’s a framer!
Another Everest challenge! Way to go!
And I absolutely love using races as long runs. It’s the best of both worlds.
Thanks! Although the race beat me up a bit, at least I got a good photo out of it.
I hope I can find more races to use as long runs.
Awesome OCR photo. And now I see why I missed your fall, I had this tab open but never got to it. Glad you’re on the mend-ish
Thanks Cari!