Hard to believe it is Sunday again! This week definitely went by fast. Work wise it was exhausting. I come home and I am mentally exhausted. I am trying very hard to be patient and stay positive. I know everyone is struggling but it is just so hard right now.
This was another another great week of running. Let me tell you all about it. I had 4 days of recovery/easy runs and 3 days of speed workouts. I enjoyed them again!
This week’s workouts were the same as last week but my coach had me run an extra interval and mile. On Tuesday I ran for 3 miles, then did 5 surges each lasting 30 seconds and recovering 1 minute after each surge, then running easy till I hit 4 miles. I felt really good again. I asked my coach if I was going to do 6 surges next week. He told me no and that next week it will still be 4 surges and each will be for 45 seconds.
Another fun workout I did on Thursday was run four 1/4 mile intervals at a target pace with 1/4 mile recovery. My coach asked me to do them in in 11:15-11:30, 11:00-11:15, 10:45-11:00, and 10:30-10:45. I was flying! I ran them in 10:28, 9:58, 9:37 and 9:02.
Saturday was 7 miles with six 90 second intervals with a 90 second recovery (one in each mile). The interval and the recovery is about 1/4 mile so then I run easy for 3/4 mile before doing it again. I also enjoyed this workout and would definitely do it again. I have a feeling next week I will be doing 8 miles with 7 intervals.
Another week and I am very happy with all of my runs. I also did 4 bike classes with Cody, Jenn, and Robin. The classes I enjoy the most are those with 80s music. I wished there was a way to pick classes with that specific type of music.
I didn’t take any pictures during my runs so I have nothing to post here. But I did take some of my cats. I know Jenn likes my cat pictures. 🙂
Linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.
30 responses to “Weekly Run Down: Ask and it will be given to you and cat pictures”
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Great job with your runs this week! Sorry work is so stressful. Summer break is right around the corner!
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Counting the day!
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I came here for the running but I’m always down for cat pix!!! I like the structure of the long run with short speed bursts.
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It is a nice addition. It makes the miles go much faster.
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It sure has been a tough week, hasn’t it? I feel like it’s just getting worse, at least with the gun violence. Something’s go to give.
Hang in there Zenaida!
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You know I always appreciate your support. A HUGE thank you to you.
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Those workouts sound fun! It’s always fun to run fast.
Hang in there- you’re almost done with the worst school year EVER.
Bring on more cat pics! I love them.
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Seeing those “fast” numbers make me happy. I feel like I am doing something right.
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Happy to hear that you are feeling good about your runs! Your coach seems to be giving you exactly what you need, confidence boosting yet challenging! Nice work.
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I am loving my workouts. I get a good feeling after completing them. It is just exactly what I needed after seeing how January and February went after that awful Winter.
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Love the cat photos! I have to live vicariously through other people. The course I took, the teacher’s cats & dogs were wandering around. So cute!
Hooray for another good week of runs!
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I am so happy it was a great week of running. It was just what I needed.
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Spring is mostly here (more wintry mix here today), so you should have some good weeks. Before summer. 🤣
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Great week of running!
I’m sorry work continues to be so stressful – when is the last day of school?
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Last day is June 9. Way too late. 😂
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I’m glad you are enjoying your workouts from your coach so much! I feel extra pouty when Sunday rolls around. Sometimes I have a hard time prioritizing what I want to do on my days off, and then when it’s time to go back to work I wish for more time so I can get more done! 🙂 It goes by far too fast. Great job on the workouts this week, and love the kitty pics!
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There is never enough time for everything that we need to get done. I will make sure to post more cat pictures. 😀
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It’s nice when all the runs feel so good 😉 I’m eager to get back to doing consistent speed work…it’s been awhile! Congrats on a great week!
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Thanks, Kim! I told my coach that I like this schedule with the different workouts. The speed workouts have been so much fun!
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sorry you are stressed at work but what a great feeling to crush your run schedule this week. Have a good one!
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My runs have been a great confidence booster! I look forward to them.
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Always love your kitty pictures! So glad you had good running workouts! and quite a few bike workouts too! I thought it was possible to search by music type in Peloton – I don’t use the app but I’m sure that’s been said before?
really hope you feel less stressed soon. hang in there. x
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I know I can search by music which I did (I selected Pop) but I still need to narrow it down to 80s music. I like my bike workouts but there are days when I am just so tired.
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Great week of workouts. Having a coach is working out well for you.
I’ve said it before but teaching is the hardest job in the world. That’s why I changed careers.
I’m another cat lady so bring on the cat pix.
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Yes, it has been working out well for me. I know it was tough in the Winter due to the weather but this warmer weather has made a huge difference.
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Definitely. Still need more consistent warm weather. At least we do here.
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In the interest of honesty, I scrolled right to the kitties!
You are doing so great with your running. I know that doesn’t make the job stressors any less overwhelming, but you should be proud of yourself!
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Thanks! I need to make sure to add more cat pictures to my posts. 🙂
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I’m glad you had a bunch of great runs to offset your frustrating week at school. Hang in there, summer break is just around the corner!
BTW, I love your cat pictures, too!
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I took time off this week and that helps. I’ll make sure to include more pictures in other posts.