WEEK 1 IS COMPLETE!
We were lucky enough to begin our training in Big Sur! Since our trip was on the shorter side, we were only able to squeeze in one run but did a lot of walking around the gorgeous resort too.
Week of workouts:
Monday: Rest day
Tuesday: 5.38 miles / hills! / 1:24:37 (trail run)
Wednesday: .82 miles / walking / trail
Thursday: MAF run / 2.81 miles / 13:42/mi / avg HR 131 bpm (road run)
Friday: Intervals run / 4.93 miles / 5X6 at 10K pace (3 min recovery jog) / 56:54 + 7min weight training - arms
Saturday: Rest day / SICK AF - booster shot
Sunday: 1.41 miles / walk / *recovering from booster shot
Last morning walk in Big Sur :)
I’ve noticed the intense nerves that were accompanying me before training began, have calmed down. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been regularly meditating or because my mind has accepted the reality. Before beginning the training I had such a difficult time envisioning myself crossing the finish line. This goal is just so big and scary that it seems that wild to run that far. But now, it’s beginning to come into fruition as I take every step forward. I can actually visualize it.
In other news, I finally caved and bought myself the Saloman running vest I have been eyeing since the summer. If you recall from a previous blog post, I meant to wait for a Black Friday sale but it was time. And you know what, I have no regrets! I love this vest! It was so nice to have it on my trail run in Big Sur. I wore layers because the morning started out chilly and when I took off my running sweater I was able to pack it in the backpack compartment of the vest! I didn’t have to tie it around my waist. Not only did my vest carry my sweater but it also carried my gummy chews, chapstick, I.D. card, a 500ml water bottle and tissues. Very comfortable and so worth the price.
Our meditation zone in Big Sur
I already cannot wait to come back to Big Sur. I’ll admit that I teared up as we drove south on the 1 freeway making our way home. The trees are just something else up there. I’ll be back Big Sur! You really are the best place.
That’s it for this week. I didn’t get to go on my Sunday long run today and I feel so weird but the rest was much needed. We have a fun Turkey Trot 5K this Thursday so I’ll let you know if I can PR! Thank you to anyone out there reading my rando blog posts about running. •ᴗ•