Friday, October 5, 2012

Slacking ... again!


So this week has been a less than great week of training. I guess my main problem is I feel like I'm not really training for anything and there for allow myself to slack. Terrible Terrible excuses I know....
 
But I do have something I am working towards.... I think... 
 
I just signed up for the Richmond half. Now I don't think in the next 5 weeks that I have enough time to try to get fast again to PR. And no it won't be the end of the world if I don't. But I really need to get my butt running at least 4 times a week. And since I don't know if it's really a reasonable goal to PR, what I want to focus on is the Surf n Santa 10 miler Dec. 8th. I do think I have enough time to train speed work etc for this race. I have no clue what my current 10 mile PR is, but I would like to run this with 7 somethings. I did a tempo this week with 3 miles at 7:43, 7:46, and 7:46. This was not easy for me at all. I felt like I was going to die at the end. So, yes I have a lot of work in front of me. And maybe this time goal isn't even possible for me at this point. Who knows. Never the less I will go for it and try.
 
What I think I need to do is set myself up a training plan, so I don't slack, and so I'm not floundering through space with no clue what to do. So, yeah, this is the last week I am a slacker. No more excuses. No more my bed is so soft and comfy or I need a nap after work. I'm starting to get sick of being lazy. Plus I am sick of being slow. 
 
On that note, I hope everyone has a great weekend and good luck to those who are racing!
 
Happy Friday All :)

3 comments:

  1. I think having a training plan will definitely help keep you motivated! I am feeling a little bit lost right now without one to be honest, so I'm glad we won't go too long before we start marathon and half Ironman training again.

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  2. The other problem with trying to get fast in five weeks is that you have to run a marathon in the middle. :) But I'm glad you signed up for Richmond and hopefully I will see you at some point that weekend!

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  3. The training plan sounds like a great idea. I'm all about making plans! Maybe I need to sign myself up for a race or something to get myself more motivated to work out more!

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