Monday: P90x Plyometrics
Tuesday: Run 3.5 miles on the treadmill, run 5.5 miles with the dogs in the morning. In the evening, run another 3-4 with Lucky and Rafiki (mostly Lucky seen here):
Wednesday: Run 4 miles, very tough and it took a lot just to get through that amount. The very strong 'test' dogs and plyo workout was catching up with me.
Thursday: Rest. My legs still felt dead and had some pain that seemed to indicate they needed rest, not trying to push them.
Friday: Attempt to run 2 miles with the dog, didn't go so well.
This left me a little frustrated and I was dreading the thought of a long run on the weekend. I tried to snap myself out of it. First, I printed off a calendar from now until November because nothing gets me excited like a nice calendar to fill out and a nice to-do list to create.
Next, I decided my hair needed cut. Jenny inspired me when I commented and realized I'd been shedding like crazy. My hair salon standards are very high. It needed to be walk-in and near a grocery store since I needed to go grocery shopping afterwards. The first one I drove by looked like it had people who were waiting. I wasn't interested in waiting so I drove to the next one and walked right in. The girl who cut my hair made me feel extremely old as we had a conversation about her boyfriend...who was a senior in high school.
By the evening, I decided my plan for Saturday's long run was to complete it on the treadmill. I would get up super early and knock it out that way. I'm not a fan of running for a long time in the pitch black. So, I came up with the theory that the treadmill would also be good since I should get used to long, boring runs with no elevation changes for that super boring stretch on the canal for JFK. I could run and watch something on TV, not have to run in the dark and get through a long, boring run.
Well, that didn't happen. First, I slept in. Then, I made breakfast. I needed time for breakfast to digest so I walked the dogs. Then, I decided the house really needed vacuumed so I did that, scrubbed the floors, cleaned the bathrooms and decided to wash all the dog bedding. I helped with some more dog van modifications and by 1 PM decided I would finally attempt to run. It was hot so I was still planning to use my brilliant treadmill plan. I knew I wouldn't run 16 but was just going to try to get in as much as I felt like. That ended up being 6 miles. I pouted about for most of the afternoon.
Sunday, I decided to let it go and just move on. So, I ran 4 on the treadmill, 4 with the dogs and then headed to pick up dogs for the Miles and Mutts run. I decided the stars just weren't aligning this weekend for anyone. We were going to pick up 8 dogs (our entire rotation). 3 people had to cancel at the last minute due to illness or odd injuries. We still took 6 dogs but the funniest thing happened when we started unloading dogs and two people asked if I'd brought Trinket. Trinket is the sweetest dog, but she is pretty slow. Seems a few other runners were looking for a slacker workout buddy for the day. Trinket wasn't there but we all made the most of it on a cloudy day and tuckered out six dogs. It's a new week, time to move forward.
You're right--sometimes it just doesn't fall into place. But since you were feeling tired anyhow, maybe all that is a good thing? This week will be better.
ReplyDeleteWe all have weeks like this, but it makes getting back into gear the next week so much more satisfying! Don't worry, you'll get back on the horse!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're dealing with some serious funk, but at least you are a productive procrastinator compared to me :)
ReplyDeleteHere's to a new week and feeling better!! I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, girl! We all go though those craptastic weeks. And hey, it's not like you were napping on the couch all day. You were still out there getting miles in and working out. Be kind to yourself during the hard times and know that it will get better! Let's see the new haircut!!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like we had similar weekends (although you were much more productive - at least you got some house work done). I had another friend tell me the same thing about deciding to sleep in this weekend, and then noticing the same trend on Daily Mile/Twitter with people skipping their runs. It must be something in the water :)
ReplyDeleteWe all have bad runs/weeks. You'll get it done next time! Besides, I'm super in favor of sleeping in and breakfast :D
ReplyDeleteThe good news is that a good week usually follows a bad one. Hope it's a great one for you! =)
ReplyDeleteLOL. Too funny that people were looking for a slacker dog!!!
ReplyDeleteYou still got a lot in this week. And I bet not doing that long run will make you more energized for this week. At least, that is how it works for me! :)
Ah, what a rough week. Some weeks are just like that. I feel like this week is going to be tough for me as I have evening commitments on Wed and Thur, and then I fly out Friday. And I know I won't have time for a long run since I have a busy weekend in a city I am not familiar with, so I am going to try to run 12-16 miles before work on Thursday... which means getting up at 4:30. I have a conference call at 9 so I HAVE to be in by then at the latest... so yah. Not excited about this. At all.
ReplyDeleteI hope this is a better week for you!!!
I'm sorry you had a bummer of a running week, but at least you were able to listen to what you needed and step back for a few days. I bet the extra rest is just what you needed and you'll be back to yourself in no time. I hope you get your legs back soon!
ReplyDeleteIf I cleaned every time I put off running, my shit would be spotless. LOL I need to learn to procrastinate like you.
ReplyDeletei definitely agree about there being a new week ahead! always time to start fresh! it sounds like you gave your body what it needed during a crazy week and that was some time away from lots of running and rest! hope this week is better for you!
ReplyDeleteWe all have those weeks when our minds and bodies just don't synch up with our training schedules. It sounds like you made up for some of the missed miles with getting necessary things taken care of, though. Here's to a more on training week this time around!
ReplyDeleteMY hair cut standards are the same! I usually go to Sports Cut during my lunch break :)
ReplyDeleteI had a week like yours 2 weeks ago and sometimes life just happens. I followed that week with my highest weekly mileage ever! Sometimes feeling a little guilty for not running can really motivate me, or maybe it was just the fear of the upcoming marathon!
So, I feel bad that you are struggling, but I have to say I love this post. I absolutely have weeks like this, where running seems horrible. I think in the long run, we are training for SUCH a long time for a 50 mile race, that it's unrealistic to expect to love it all. Can you just take a full week off, or only run with the dogs for a week? I really don't think it will make a difference in your fitness (well I'm banking on that, since I'm taking this week off). When it's over, you might be dying to run.
ReplyDeleteOh, I have those weeks! They are not fun, but I think it's nearly impossible to avoid. Hope this week's training is going better!
ReplyDeleteI hate weeks like that where you're just not feeling it. UGH. The good news is they are almost always followed by some pretty amazing runs, so hope those are in your near future!
ReplyDeleteOn another note I nominated you for a Liebster award here: http://www.imrunningonfumes.com/?p=771
No big deal if you don't have time to do it! :)
I hate those weeks! I do the same thing: vacuum, clean, cook something, eat it, cook some more, garden...anything rather than run. I think we are the hardest on ourselves. I mean, I understand exactly how you feel (I have run 4 miles so far this week!) but its still hard not to beat yourself up! Like you said, this is a new week (and I am sure that by now, Thursday) you are feeling better about running!
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