Training Week Two

What a great week! I was able to complete all of the mileage for the week and felt absolutely fantastic. I don't know if it's the cooler fall weather, but I felt really strong and powered through all of my runs almost effortlessly. Here's a look at what I did:

9/19: Stretch and some light plyometrics

9/20: 3 mile run: 25:12, 8:23/mile














9/21: 10 minute warm-up at 8:37/mile
15 minutes at 8:04/mile
5 minute cool-down at 8:59/mile
Total of 3.6 miles in 30:00








9/22: 3.12 mile run: 25:47, 8:15/mile
1 hour of strength (push-up intervals, sit up intervals, chest and shoulder exercises)











9/23: REST!
9/24: PSU vs. EMU!

9/25: 7.03 mile run: 57:47, 8:12/mile
100th mile run since July 1st!
















I was extremely happy with my workouts this week. Registration for the Pittsburgh Marathon opened today, and I am officially in!! I'm SO pumped and am looking forward to an easy week of training:
3
Stretch &
Strengthen
3.5 m run
6 x 400 5-K pace
3 m run +
strength
Rest
Rest
5-K Race

To leave with a good quote for the week:
"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." -Oprah

Happy Valley Half Marathon: 68 days
Pittsburgh Marathon: 221 days

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