Motivation during training is really becoming an issue, and I am only three weeks in. Honestly, I only missed 2 days this week; one easy run and one pilates work-out. But, I still haven’t been able to make any progress in making morning workouts a regular occurrence (or even a single occurrence) But I have been able to get in my speed work, which is important if I am looking to PR at the TinkerBell Half.
Today’s 6 mile long run was planned to be at Race Pace. Last week I ran the same distance with an average pace of 11:48, but came limping home and needed to ice my knee for a bit, and then needed my knee brace for the rest of the day. Today’s run was slower, with an average of 12:00, but the good news is that I was fine at the end; no pain and no ice. I guess I really need to nail down what my goal for the race actually is and start aiming for that pace. An easy PR would be to aim for finishing the race at 2 hours 45 minutes, but I am competitive enough (even with myself) that I think I want to aim big!
Training continues next week, obviously. Mileage starts to go up this week, so that is going to be a challenge. I am sticking with pilates, but I think I will also be adding on some arm and upper body weight training as well. Thank goodness for free workouts on XBox Fitness. Though soon I think I may be branching out to find some more professional help. Next Saturday I will be attending a Good Form running clinic to get help and improve my running form, so why not reach out and get help with the rest of my training.
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