Just like bad runs make you appreciate the good ones, not-so-stellar weeks of training make you appreciate the killer ones. That’s to say, Week 5 of half-marathon training played a good game.
- 4 runs (19.5 miles)
- 3 strength workouts
- 2 rest days – so needed!
- 1 long run – 10 miles via the treadmill
- 1 SUP yoga class
According to my plan, Week 6 appears to be a Rest Week: four x 4 mile runs, all at the same pace. This sounds utterly boring, so I’ll be taking Week 6 training into my own hands. Of course, I understand the importance of a low-intensity week during a 3-month training period; I will rest intuitively, but I’d also like to catch up on one of the long runs I skipped earlier in the schedule.
Friday evening SUP yoga class with my lovely coworkers
Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 22
Tuesday’s 10-miler on the treadmill was rough mentally and physically (there were several breaks), yet I’m pleased with my pace as it was much faster than suggested. Thursday’s main strength set (chipper, 5x) was challenging and left me sore throughout the entire weekend.
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 10 mile treadmill run: start at 7.2mph (8:19), finish @ 7.9mph (7:35)
Wednesday – Rest
Thursday –
3 mile treadmill run, 8:00 pace
(5x)
- 20 overhead lunges, 20lb.
- 15 thrusters, 30lb.
- 10 deadlifts, 40lb.
- 5 burpees
(3x)
- 5 snatches (each arm), 20lb.
- 10 side dips, 20lb.
2 minute plank
Friday –
- 20 minute Stair Master
- Dirty 30 Dumbbell Workout (minus squats + lunges)
- 60 minute stand-up paddleboard yoga class
Saturday – 2.5 mile (slow) park run
Sunday –
- 60 minute Strong Pump class
- 4 mile speed treadmill run
- 1 mile warm-up, 8:19
- 1 mile, 7:03
- 0.5 mile, 8:19
- 1 mile, 7:03
- 0.5 mile, 8:19
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Your workout schedule is inspirational! I need to incorporate more strength!
I love Stand Up Paddle Boarding. I’m doing it again over 4th of July weekend. I can’t wait!
Fun! Where at?
We’re going up to Truckee so either Boca or Prosser Reservoir. I’d love to do it at Lake Tahoe, but I think it’ll be too crowded this holiday weekend.
Wow, what a beautiful view from SUP! I’ve heard SUP is actually really difficult – I’m eager to try it!
Hi! I just came across your blog and I love it! The longest I’ve ever run on a treadmill was 8 miles. I would probably go nuts running 10!! Good for you!
Welcome! :)
Totally obsessed with SUP! I tried it last summer and had such a blast – I hope to do it more often this year! My longest treadmill run was from this winter. I was training for Boston and the weather was so horrible that I had no choice but to run 14 miles on the treadmill. How I didn’t fall off or pass out from boredom, I will never know.
That’s impressive. I hope you had some good tunes to listen to!
Your workout schedule is intense! I would feel accomplished with doing half of those workouts haha! I have yet to try paddle boarding but plan to next year when I travel again! The longest was probably 30 minutes because I HATE the treadmill… outside is where I feel more comfortable.