As mentioned in this post, I’m attempting to get my own BQ. Â I am excited to be training using again the Hansons Method. Â In a nutshell, this training is based on the concept of cumulative fatigue. Â You train your body to run often so that you are frequently running on tired legs. Â The idea is to run this way so that during the last miles of a race you are prepared to push through the final miles. These plans are 18 weeks and have you running 6 days (easy, speed/strength, tempo, and long runs) a week with one rest day. Â I am not sure when I will qualify but am determined to get there.
Week #7, May 8-14
M Ran 4.02 Miles
T Ran 7.02 Miles (8 x 600)
W OFF
TH Ran 7.02 Miles
F Ran 4.02 Miles
S Ran 6.02 Miles
S Ran 10.02 Miles
Monday run was faster than I was supposed to.  My easy runs are supposed to be between 12:57-13:57. As you can see below, each mile was completed under 12 minutes.
Tuesday was at the track for 8×600 with 1 mile warmup and cool down and 400m recovery after each 400. Â Total was 7.02 miles. Â It wasn’t easy. Â Goal for each interval was between 3:45-3:54. Â A few were done faster which I am surprised but at the same time happy about it.
Thursday’s tempo run did not go as I wanted to but it was better than last week. Â I actually did run the 5 tempo miles but unfortunately slower than tempo pace (11:27). Â I was frustrated because at one point not only was I able to run that pace (and felt comfortable) but last year during marathon training I was running tempo miles in the 9s. Â
Friday’s run was 4 miles at an easy pace. Â I was tired. Â It was nice and sunny but still windy which I did not like.
Saturday’s run was hot. Â I waited till about 10 and underestimated how hot it was going to be. Â I did not wear a hat and did not take any water. Â Big mistake. Â I was very thirsty and stopped at a gym to get some water. Â I wore a new Oiselle top that pretty much kept me dry. <<See picture below – only two wet spots in the boob area.
Sunday’s run was my longest – 10 miles @11:57-13:27 pace. Â I did hit those paces (slowest was 13:07 and fastest was 11:30). Â I have a race (10 miles) in two weeks and it is making me wonder how I can run the miles at a faster pace. Â I know I probably won’t PR (1:41:56) but I would like to finish under 2 hours.
Total mileage for the week: 38.12 miles
Total mileage for this training cycle: Â 157.89 miles
Total mileage for the year: 206.08 miles
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the AMAZING MOMS out there! Â You are seriously all beautiful!!
Great job on your training this past week! Super impressed that you run 6 days a week! I have a hard enough time fitting in 3-4 days of running.
I always find that it’s harder to run slower than faster, lol. This is why I never hit any of my “easy pace” runs, but I know this is something I have to change when I start marathon training next month.
Super cute Oiselle top! I need to visit their website more for cute workout gear 🙂
Thanks! I agree with the easy paces. I struggle every single time. I sent you an email with a code to use for $20 if you decide to buy an Oiselle gear.
From what I’ve heard, Hansons is tough — but effective. Just make sure you listen to your body and take a break if you need to.
Thanks! It is tough. I used it last year for marathon training as well and got used to running 6 days a week. However, I am incorporating more stretching and foam rolling for this cycle.
Wow great week. I can’t imagine running that much but I know it works for some. I got out a couple of hours before you did on Saturday and I still struggled with heat at the end. II think the bright sun wore on me.
Thanks! We’ll see how I do the next few weeks. I may decide to switch it up or stay with Hansons.
Great week of workouts! I always go much slower on training runs but when the race gets here somehow I manage a faster pace. It’s weird how that happens.
Thanks! I am hoping that I’ll kick it up a notch for my race.
Well done on your runs! The track workout sounds intense! Good luck on your upcoming race!
Thanks! The track workout was intense. Tomorrow I have 6×800.
You had a great training week! I can’t wait to see how you like the Hanson Method. My friends who have used it, loved it!
Thanks! I used it last year when I trained for the Chicago Marathon. I like it but do not love it. 🙂
You’re doing an amazing job sticking with it! This is such great progress.
Thanks! I am hanging in there. As much as I moan and complain about my runs, I know it won’t be easy and a BQ won’t happen overnight. I keep reminding myself of how bad I want it.
You’ve got this, lady! Really really solid week even with the heat and such. I pretty much wear a visor on all my longer summer runs – otherwise I get too hot. You are starting off this training cycle SO strong! Proud of you!
Thanks amiga! I am hoping things go well/better in this training cycle.
It must take a lot of motivation to run that many days a week! I struggle with my 3 -4 runs. I am so impressed, well done!
Thanks!
You had a nice week of training with a lot of miles too! Nice splits on the interval training. I waited until later for one of my weekend runs and — OH MY. It’s already too hot down here to do that. Are you running Utah Valley? Thanks for linking, Zenaida!
Thanks! Yes, I am running Utah Valley.