Week One and Done

So, today is my very first rest day that concludes my first week of training for the marathon.

Here's an overview of what last week looked like:

Tuesday: 40 minute Run (Used the indoor track at the YMCA)
Wednesday: Cross-Training (30 Minutes on the Elliptical)
Thursday: 40 minute run with strides (@the YMCA)
Friday: 40 minute recovery run (@the YMCA)
Saturday: Cross-Training (30 Minutes on the Elliptical)
Sunday: 5 Mile Endurance Run (Outside in 15 degree Iowa temps!)

(ps- I am using Marathoning for Mortals as my guide- no I am not doing the Run/Walk plan... even though I should... what can I say... ambition killed the cat)

Estimated Mileage for the Week: 17 (I say estimated because the plan I am following has me base three training runs on minutes instead of miles.)

Aches: Knees are sore, as expected. Nothing a little Bio-Freeze and ice can't soothe.

Purchases: I bought a pair of Saucony Amp Pro2 Compression Socks.

Not only are they a dead sexy accessory... my little leggies did feel nicely swaddled in them after my long run Sunday.

Hates?

• The winter... hot damn it has been blustery and unforgiving.
• Also, I hate that my awesome Saucony Balaclava (AKA Super Sweet Ninja Mask) fogs up my sunglasses. So, when a girl is forced to choose, I pick shades in lieu of feeling my face.

Firsts?

• Ice Bath. After my long run I sat in a chilled tub to cool down my muscles. How did it go? Well, I had a teeny panic attack and summoned my husband... who thought I was a ra-tard. I assured him that this is normal behavior and his skepticism annoyed me back into the tub. I made it six minutes and I think it did help... of course I could be just telling myself that to appear less crazy.

Plans?

• Keep on keepin' on. Week Two only adds one more mile on Sunday- so I should survive okay. Focusing on form and I need to get one day of weight lifting in... even though I hate it. 

xoxo,

falon