This is my last re-cap of my 10k training. The race is tomorrow! Wahoo! Actually, I am really nervous and my heart flutters when I start thinking about it...
My 9 week training plan is below. That's sort of a long training cycle, but it allowed me to work on my speed gradually as to not injure myself.
My 9 week training plan is below. That's sort of a long training cycle, but it allowed me to work on my speed gradually as to not injure myself.
Some weeks were a little weird due to unforeseen circumstances, including 4 days in the hospital and a plantar fasciitis scare (unrelated hahaha)! But for the most part, things went well and I stuck to the plan.
This is probably more detail than anyone cares to know, so down at the bottom is a quick look at my training by the numbers.
** You will notice all speed workouts are highlighted,
since they were the most important part of my training!**
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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8/17
Back/Legs
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8/18
5 easy
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8/19
5 easy
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8/20
Chest/
Shoulders
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8/21
Back/Legs
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8/22
5 easy
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8/32
Tempo- 6 mi, 2 @ pace
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8/24
Chest/
Shoulders
5 easy
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8/25
Back/Legs
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8/26
8x400
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8/27
5 easy
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8/28
Chest/
Shoulders
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8/29
8 miles
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8/30
Tempo- 6 mi, 2 @ pace
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8/31
Rest
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9/1
Rest
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9/2
Rest
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9/3
Full Body Strength
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9/4
Speed on bike
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9/5
HIIT
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9/6
8 miles
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9/7
6 miles
Back
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9/8
Spin
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9/9
Chest/Legs
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910
Tempo- 6 mi, 3 @ pace
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9/11
5 easy
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9/12
Easy 5
Back
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9/13
10 miles
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9/14
Full Body Strength
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9/15
10x400
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9/16
Easy 5
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9/17
Rest
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9/18
Back/Legs
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9/19
5 easy
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9/20
5 mile progression run
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9/21
10 miles
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9/22
Upper Body Strength
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9/23
Easy 5
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9/24
Back
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9/25
Chest/Legs
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9/26
Arc Trainer
Intervals
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9/27
8 miles
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9/28
10 miles
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9/29
Back
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9/30
10x400
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10/1
5 easy
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10/2
Chest/
Shoulders
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10/3
Back
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10/4
Tempo- 6 mi, 5 @ pace
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10/5
Easy 5
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10/6
Easy 5
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10/7
Chest/
Shoulders
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10/8
Back
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10/9
7x400
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10/10
Easy 5
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10/11
Easy 5
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10/12
8 miles
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10/13
Chest/
Shoulders
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10/14
Back
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10/15
Tempo- 5 mi, 3 @ pace
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10/16
5 easy
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10/17
Upper Body Strength
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10/18
Rest
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10/19
RACE!
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10/20
REST!
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10/21
REST!
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Complete Rest Days = 4
Lifting Days = 23
Lower Body Rest Days = 13
Longest Run = 10 miles
Shortest Run = 5 miles
Most Miles Run In A Week = 33
Least Miles Run In A Week = 8
This is the first time I ever wrote out such a detailed plan! How detailed are your training plans?
You do not need this but GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue!
DeleteI can't wait to hear about your race!! Have an awesome awesome time!!!! You will totally rock it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!
DeleteGood luck tomorrow! I don't follow any training plans. For some reason they make me anxious because I feel like I HAVE to do something. But I think I'm the minority.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand that. And this certainly wasn't my original plan. Things got switched around. There is a thing called LIFE that can get in the way of plans!
DeleteI have never followed a set training plan - I tend to do better (and listen to my body more) if I just run by how I feel.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear how you do in your 10K tomorrow - I know you are going to crush it!
Good luck and have a great time!!!
Kim, I normally do it your way and it works really well for me- particularly for marathon training.
DeleteThis training plan has you SO ready! You're the best runner in the world!! GOOO MEG!
ReplyDeleteLOL Mom, is that you????
DeleteGood luck tomorrow!! Have a great race.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristen. :)
DeleteGood luck tomorrow! I know you're going to rock it. You trained smart and you are a go-getter. I can't wait to see the results.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel!
DeleteI am officially pissed with my iPhone :S Since I updated to the ios 8 my comments are not showing up on blogs...grrr! Anyway, what I DID type this morning said something like this..lol: You are going to do phenomenal tomorrow! I have never followed such a detailed plan, and what usually happens is that I follow a plan for several weeks and then do the last couple of weeks by feel of my body. Have a great run tomorrow and please let us know how you did as soon as you cross the finish! Like even before you grab a water!" ;) LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather! I will try to post on FB as soon as possible. I do have dance practice right after the race though so I am not sure!
DeleteThis is so helpful! Thank you! I know you'll be so amazing Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI giggled at the first Saturday...it's listed as 8/32!
LOL if I ever write a book, you're going to be my editor!
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