Training update

I've been slacking with the posts about my 10K training. I haven't stuck to the program 100%, but I'm doing well. And, I feel myself getting stronger. Today's run was actually enjoyable! Usually, I'm dying by minute 7. I even wanted to go longer, but had to get Spike home, as we was being a total ruckus. I'm looking forward to my long run on Sunday, sans Spike. There's a high school close to our apartment, with a track, so I'm going to try to get the full 6 miles in. With about 4 weeks left until the race, I want to be prepared for the distance. I won't be able to run the entire time, but even to walk/run the 6 miles will be a good start. Below is my progress:

Week 3:

Monday - Rest - Check. Always one of my favorite days of training ;-)

Tuesday - Walk (1 min.) / Run (5 min.) - continue for 25-35 minutes - Missed. Was traveling home that day, and didn't feel like running after the drive.

Wednesday - Rest or cross-train. I chose to rest...hehe. Check

Thursday - Walk (1 min.) / Run (10 min.) - continue for 20-30 minutes. Didn't follow this but did run on Thursday. Ran for 15 minutes straight, then walked a bit, then ran another 5 minutes. So...Check.

Friday - Rest. Check

Saturday - cross-train. Check. My sister has a crazy collection of cardio equipment...it's like a small gym in their living room... so thanks, sister!

Sunday - Long run. Missed. Traveling back to Iowa and didn't feel like running. Anyone seeing a pattern?

Week 4:

Monday - Rest. Yep. Check.

Tuesday - Walk (1 min.) / Run (5 min.) - continue for 25-35 minutes. Check

Wednesday - Cross-train. Check

Thursday -Walk (1 min.) / Run (10 min.) - continue for 20-30 minutes. Check. I might have been a minute or two short, because Spike was a ruckus, but I got nearly every minute in. And, it felt good!

Friday - Rest. Yep, that won't be a problem. I'll consider it...Check.

Saturday - Cross train. Planning to take Spike for a long, brisk walk

Sunday - Long run. Walk (2 min.) / Run (7 min.) for 30-40 minutes. Planning to do this at the high school track up the road.

Getting anxious about the race. But, also enjoying the progress I'm making. Here's to four more weeks of training and a successful finish!